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Aberystwyth University

Aberystwyth · QS World #801

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University of Aberdeen

Aberdeen · QS World #288

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

Aberdeen

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

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

Aberystwyth University vs University of Aberdeen at a glance

Aberystwyth University and University of Aberdeen both teach 47 subject areas, the largest being Law, Politics & International Relations and History. Aberystwyth University offers 414 courses across 66 subject areas; University of Aberdeen offers 597 courses across 80 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,720 a year at Aberystwyth University and £20,800 at University of Aberdeen, so the two cost about the same.

Of the 29 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Aberdeen is higher in 29 and Aberystwyth University in 0. The widest gap is in Education Studies: £18,500 three years after graduating from Aberystwyth University, against £31,000 from University of Aberdeen. Of the 30 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Aberystwyth University is higher in 14 and University of Aberdeen in 13, with 3 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#801
QS World
#288
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THE World
#201
#62
Guardian UK
#22
1872
Established
1495
No
Russell Group
No
Gold
TEF Rating
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Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Aberystwyth University

University of Aberdeen

No data
89.2%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£37,600

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
78.3%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
18.8%

International

International student share

414
597

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

22
3

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

    Aberdeen

    81 countries · 18.8% international

    • 🇨🇳China20.2%
    • 🇮🇳India14.1%
    • 🇺🇸United States8.8%
    • 🇳🇬Nigeria7.3%
    • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia3.1%

    Subjects

    47 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

    University of Aberdeen

    Also taught at both: Celtic Studies, Sociology & Criminology, Ancient Languages, Human Geography & Environment, Film Production & Cinematography, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Creative Writing, Ecology & Conservation, Physical Geography & Climate, Zoology & Animal Biology, Environmental Sciences, Geology & Earth Sciences, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Philosophy, Marketing, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Astronomy & Astrophysics, History of Art & Design, Biochemistry, Biology, Computing & IT, Information & Library Studies, Media & Film Studies, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Information Systems & Data Science, Spanish & Portuguese, Genetics & Genomics, Plant Sciences, GIS & Remote Sensing, Anatomy & Pathology, Heritage & Conservation.

    Only at Aberystwyth University

    Only at University of Aberdeen

    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
    University of Aberdeen
    £20,800

    About the same.

    Postgraduate

    Aberystwyth University
    No data
    University of Aberdeen
    £23,000

    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

    University of Aberdeen

    • Law

      £20,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
      87%Satisfaction92%

    • Politics & International Relations

      £22,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
      92%Satisfaction88%

    • History

      £19,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
      92%Satisfaction92%

    • Economics

      £22,500Salary (3 years)£31,000
      73%Satisfaction90%

    • Computer Science

      £34,000Salary (3 years)No data
      84%Satisfaction77%

    • Mathematics

      £23,500Salary (3 years)£28,000
      97%Satisfaction88%

    • Business Studies

      £23,000Salary (3 years)£28,500
      93%Satisfaction100%

    • English Studies

      £18,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
      92%Satisfaction98%

    • French

      £20,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
      No dataSatisfaction95%

    • Psychology (General)

      £18,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
      91%Satisfaction88%

    • Finance & Actuarial Science

      £23,000Salary (3 years)£31,500
      98%Satisfaction84%

    • Physics

      £22,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
      91%Satisfaction93%

    Showing the 12 largest of 31 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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    University of Aberdeen

    Aberdeen Global Scholarship - Postgraduate

    £8,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Aberdeen Global Scholarship - Postgraduate

    £8,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Aberdeen Global Scholarship - Undergraduate and PGDE

    £6,000

    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

    Aberystwyth University vs University of Aberdeen: common questions

    Is Aberystwyth University or University of Aberdeen cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,720 a year at Aberystwyth University and £20,800 at University of Aberdeen, so the two cost about the same. 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 University of Aberdeen?

    Both universities teach 47 subject areas: Law, Politics & International Relations, History, Economics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Business Studies, English Studies, French, Psychology (General), Management, Finance & Actuarial Science and 35 more.

    Is Aberystwyth University or University of Aberdeen better for Law?

    Law graduates earn a median £20,000 three years after graduating from Aberystwyth University, and £26,500 from University of Aberdeen. Student satisfaction with teaching is 87% at Aberystwyth University and 92% at University of Aberdeen. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does Aberystwyth University or University of Aberdeen offer more courses?

    University of Aberdeen lists 597 courses on CourseOptions and Aberystwyth University lists 414 courses.

    What can you study at Aberystwyth University but not at University of Aberdeen?

    Aberystwyth University teaches 19 subject areas that University of Aberdeen does not, including Welsh Studies, Agriculture & Land Management, Animal Science, Drama & Theatre, Childhood & Youth Studies, Fine Art, Business & Management (General), English Literature and 11 more.

    What can you study at University of Aberdeen but not at Aberystwyth University?

    University of Aberdeen teaches 33 subject areas that Aberystwyth University does not, including Anthropology, German & Scandinavian Studies, Chemical Engineering, Teacher Training, Civil Engineering, Linguistics, Mechanical Engineering, Scottish Gaelic and 25 more.

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    Aberystwyth University414 courses · 22 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University of Aberdeen597 courses · 3 scholarshipsBrowse Courses