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Aberystwyth University

Aberystwyth · QS World #801

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Loughborough University

Loughborough · QS World #203

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 5 datapoints

We looked at 5 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

1/5

Aberystwyth

scored higher in 1 category

VS

4/5

Loughborough

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

Loughborough University leads in 4 of 5 categories where both have data (ranking, courses, scholarship). Aberystwyth University is ahead on established.

Aberystwyth University vs Loughborough University at a glance

Aberystwyth University and Loughborough University both teach 33 subject areas, the largest being Computer Science, Mathematics and Physics. Aberystwyth University offers 414 courses across 66 subject areas; Loughborough University offers 416 courses across 63 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,720 a year at Aberystwyth University and £29,750 at Loughborough University: Aberystwyth University is about £9,030 a year cheaper.

Of the 19 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Loughborough University is higher in 19 and Aberystwyth University in 0. The widest gap is in Finance & Actuarial Science: £23,000 three years after graduating from Aberystwyth University, against £43,000 from Loughborough University. Of the 13 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Loughborough University is higher in 7 and Aberystwyth University in 6.

World & National Rankings

Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.

#801
QS World
#203
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THE World
#301
#62
Guardian UK
#11
1872
Established
1909
No
Russell Group
No
Gold
TEF Rating
Gold

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.

Aberystwyth University

Loughborough University

No data
87.6%

Satisfaction

Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)

No data
£41,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
84%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
18.4%

International

International student share

414
416

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

22
36

Scholarships

Number of scholarships

International Community

Where do international students come from?

Top source countries based on official HESA enrolment data. A higher diversity of nationalities often means a richer campus experience.

Aberystwyth

No published data on international students

    VS

    Loughborough

    90 countries · 18.4% international

    • 🇨🇳China24.7%
    • 🇮🇳India13.2%
    • 🇭🇰Hong Kong4.6%
    • 🇦🇪United Arab Emirates3.7%
    • 🇳🇬Nigeria3.4%

    Subjects

    33 subjects you can study at both

    Courses listed at each university in the subject, and the typical (median) international fee a year. Select a count to see the courses.

    Aberystwyth University

    Loughborough University

    Also taught at both: Finance & Actuarial Science, Media & Film Studies, Accounting, Human Geography & Environment, Childhood & Youth Studies, English Studies, Business & Management (General), Fine Art, Geology & Earth Sciences, Information & Library Studies, Marketing, Biology, English Literature, Computing & IT, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Education Studies, Ancient Languages, Film Production & Cinematography.

    Only at Aberystwyth University

    Only at Loughborough University

    Fees

    What it costs international students

    The typical (median) international tuition fee a year across each university's published course fees. Individual courses vary; each course page shows its own fee.

    Undergraduate

    Aberystwyth University
    £20,720
    Loughborough University
    £29,750

    Aberystwyth University is about £9,030 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Aberystwyth University
    No data
    Loughborough University
    £29,500

    We do not have reliable international fee data for Aberystwyth University yet.

    Outcomes

    Graduate outcomes by subject

    Median graduate salary three years after graduating, and student satisfaction with teaching, across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject. Source: Discover Uni.

    Aberystwyth University

    Loughborough University

    • Computer Science

      £34,000Salary (3 years)£40,500
      84%Satisfaction86%

    • Mathematics

      £23,500Salary (3 years)£31,000
      97%Satisfaction85%

    • Physics

      £22,500Salary (3 years)£30,500
      91%Satisfaction96%

    • Politics & International Relations

      £22,000Salary (3 years)£30,500
      92%SatisfactionNo data

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £21,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
      81%Satisfaction85%

    • History

      £19,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
      92%SatisfactionNo data

    • Physical Geography & Climate

      £24,000Salary (3 years)£28,000
      96%Satisfaction93%

    • Business Studies

      £23,000Salary (3 years)£36,000
      93%Satisfaction88%

    • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

      No dataSalary (3 years)£33,000
      85%Satisfaction88%

    • Psychology (General)

      £18,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
      91%Satisfaction85%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £20,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
      87%Satisfaction88%

    • Economics

      £22,500Salary (3 years)£37,500
      73%Satisfaction88%

    Showing the 12 largest of 21 shared subjects with published outcomes.

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    Aberystwyth University

    International Accommodation Award

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    International Accommodation Award

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship Exam

    £6,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Vice-Chancellor's Regional Scholarship (PG)

    £3,000

    Deadline: N/A

    David Game College Scholarship

    £2,500

    Deadline: N/A

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    Loughborough University

    Schlumberger Foundation Faculty for the Future Fellowships

    £50,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Care Leaver's Scholarship

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Commonwealth Scholarships

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Global Impact Scholarship

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Inspiring Success Scholarship

    100%

    Deadline: Jul 2026

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    FAQ

    Aberystwyth University vs Loughborough University: common questions

    Is Aberystwyth University or Loughborough University cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,720 a year at Aberystwyth University and £29,750 at Loughborough University: Aberystwyth University is about £9,030 a year cheaper. These are medians of the international tuition fees each university publishes for its courses; the fee for a specific course is on its course page.

    What subjects can you study at both Aberystwyth University and Loughborough University?

    Both universities teach 33 subject areas: Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Politics & International Relations, Sport & Exercise Sciences, History, Physical Geography & Climate, Business Studies, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Law, Psychology (General), Sociology & Criminology and 21 more.

    Is Aberystwyth University or Loughborough University better for Computer Science?

    Computer Science graduates earn a median £34,000 three years after graduating from Aberystwyth University, and £40,500 from Loughborough University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 84% at Aberystwyth University and 86% at Loughborough University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does Aberystwyth University or Loughborough University offer more courses?

    Loughborough University lists 416 courses on CourseOptions and Aberystwyth University lists 414 courses.

    What can you study at Aberystwyth University but not at Loughborough University?

    Aberystwyth University teaches 33 subject areas that Loughborough University does not, including Welsh Studies, Agriculture & Land Management, Creative Writing, Animal Science, Drama & Theatre, Ecology & Conservation, Zoology & Animal Biology, Environmental Sciences and 25 more.

    What can you study at Loughborough University but not at Aberystwyth University?

    Loughborough University teaches 30 subject areas that Aberystwyth University does not, including Design & Fashion, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, General Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Biomedical Engineering and 22 more.

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    Aberystwyth University414 courses · 22 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    Loughborough University416 courses · 36 scholarshipsBrowse Courses