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Aberystwyth University

Aberystwyth · QS World #801

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University of Dundee

Dundee · QS World #447

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.

2/5

Aberystwyth

scored higher in 2 categories

VS

3/5

Dundee

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Dundee leads in 3 of 5 categories where both have data (ranking, courses). Aberystwyth University is ahead on established, scholarship.

Aberystwyth University vs University of Dundee at a glance

Aberystwyth University and University of Dundee both teach 39 subject areas, the largest being Law, Economics and Mathematics. Aberystwyth University offers 414 courses across 66 subject areas; University of Dundee offers 498 courses across 70 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,720 a year at Aberystwyth University and £23,150 at University of Dundee: Aberystwyth University is about £2,430 a year cheaper.

Of the 18 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Dundee is higher in 16 and Aberystwyth University in 1, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Physics: £22,500 three years after graduating from Aberystwyth University, against £34,500 from University of Dundee. Of the 20 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Aberystwyth University is higher in 10 and University of Dundee in 7, with 3 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#801
QS World
#447
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THE World
#301
#62
Guardian UK
#37
1872
Established
1881
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 Dundee

No data
90.1%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£35,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
83.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
17.8%

International

International student share

414
498

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

22
0

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

    Dundee

    75 countries · 17.8% international

    • 🇮🇳India15.3%
    • 🇳🇬Nigeria13.6%
    • 🇨🇳China10.3%
    • 🇵🇰Pakistan6.1%
    • 🇲🇾Malaysia4.4%

    Subjects

    39 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 Dundee

    Also taught at both: English Studies, Philosophy, Creative Writing, Fine Art, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Marketing, Sociology & Criminology, Zoology & Animal Biology, Education Studies, Anatomy & Pathology, Biochemistry, Biology, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Biological Sciences (General), Information & Library Studies, Management, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Humanities, Media & Film Studies, Mental Health Nursing, Adult Nursing, Information Systems & Data Science, Film Production & Cinematography.

    Only at Aberystwyth University

    Only at University of Dundee

    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 Dundee
    £23,150

    Aberystwyth University is about £2,430 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Aberystwyth University
    No data
    University of Dundee
    £23,700

    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 Dundee

    • Law

      £20,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
      87%Satisfaction92%

    • Economics

      £22,500Salary (3 years)£29,500
      73%Satisfaction74%

    • Mathematics

      £23,500Salary (3 years)£26,000
      97%Satisfaction83%

    • Politics & International Relations

      £22,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
      92%Satisfaction83%

    • Business Studies

      £23,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
      93%Satisfaction80%

    • Computer Science

      £34,000Salary (3 years)£30,000
      84%Satisfaction97%

    • History

      £19,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
      92%Satisfaction94%

    • Psychology (General)

      £18,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
      91%Satisfaction91%

    • Environmental Sciences

      £23,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
      95%Satisfaction95%

    • Human Geography & Environment

      £23,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
      94%Satisfaction95%

    • Accounting

      £23,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
      98%Satisfaction93%

    • Finance & Actuarial Science

      £23,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
      98%Satisfaction96%

    Showing the 12 largest of 20 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 Dundee

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    FAQ

    Aberystwyth University vs University of Dundee: common questions

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

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,720 a year at Aberystwyth University and £23,150 at University of Dundee: Aberystwyth University is about £2,430 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 University of Dundee?

    Both universities teach 39 subject areas: Law, Economics, Mathematics, Politics & International Relations, Business Studies, Computer Science, History, Psychology (General), Environmental Sciences, Human Geography & Environment, Accounting, Ecology & Conservation and 27 more.

    Is Aberystwyth University or University of Dundee better for Law?

    Law graduates earn a median £20,000 three years after graduating from Aberystwyth University, and £24,500 from University of Dundee. Student satisfaction with teaching is 87% at Aberystwyth University and 92% at University of Dundee. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does Aberystwyth University or University of Dundee offer more courses?

    University of Dundee lists 498 courses on CourseOptions and Aberystwyth University lists 414 courses.

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

    Aberystwyth University teaches 27 subject areas that University of Dundee does not, including Welsh Studies, Agriculture & Land Management, Animal Science, Physical Geography & Climate, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Drama & Theatre, Childhood & Youth Studies, Astronomy & Astrophysics and 19 more.

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

    University of Dundee teaches 31 subject areas that Aberystwyth University does not, including Dentistry, Design & Fashion, Nursing (General), Biomedical Sciences, Medicine, Teacher Training, Forensic Science, Business Information Systems and 23 more.

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    Aberystwyth University414 courses · 22 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University of Dundee498 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses