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Aberystwyth University

Aberystwyth · QS World #801

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University of Greater Manchester

Bolton

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 4 datapoints

We looked at 4 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

4/4

Aberystwyth

scored higher in 4 categories

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Greater Manchester

scored higher in 0 categories

Quick Verdict

Aberystwyth University leads in 4 of 4 categories where both have data (TEF, established, courses, scholarship). University of Greater Manchester does not lead in any category where both have data.

Aberystwyth University vs University of Greater Manchester at a glance

Aberystwyth University and University of Greater Manchester both teach 27 subject areas, the largest being Psychology (General), Education Studies and Law. Aberystwyth University offers 414 courses across 66 subject areas; University of Greater Manchester offers 281 courses across 56 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,720 a year at Aberystwyth University and £17,500 at University of Greater Manchester: University of Greater Manchester is about £3,220 a year cheaper.

Of the 15 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Aberystwyth University is higher in 13 and University of Greater Manchester in 2. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £34,000 three years after graduating from Aberystwyth University, against £21,000 from University of Greater Manchester. Of the 19 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Aberystwyth University is higher in 10 and University of Greater Manchester in 8, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#801
QS World
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THE World
—
#62
Guardian UK
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1872
Established
2024
No
Russell Group
No
Gold
TEF Rating
Silver

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Aberystwyth University

University of Greater Manchester

No data
87.7%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£28,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
82.8%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
25.4%

International

International student share

414
281

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

22
5

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

    Greater Manchester

    30 countries · 25.4% international

    • 🇳🇬Nigeria46.6%
    • 🇵🇰Pakistan17.7%
    • 🇮🇳India10.8%
    • 🇦🇪United Arab Emirates7%
    • 🇧🇩Bangladesh6.6%

    Subjects

    27 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 Greater Manchester

    Also taught at both: Film Production & Cinematography, Fine Art, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Management, Finance & Actuarial Science, Media & Film Studies, Software Engineering, Biology, Adult Nursing, Applied Psychology, Information Systems & Data Science, Counselling & Psychotherapy.

    Only at Aberystwyth University

    Only at University of Greater Manchester

    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 Greater Manchester
    £17,500

    University of Greater Manchester is about £3,220 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Aberystwyth University
    No data
    University of Greater Manchester
    £17,500

    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

    University of Greater Manchester

    • Psychology (General)

      £18,500Salary (3 years)£18,000
      91%Satisfaction86%

    • Education Studies

      £18,500Salary (3 years)£18,000
      83%Satisfaction92%

    • Law

      £20,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
      87%Satisfaction79%

    • Computer Science

      £34,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
      84%Satisfaction93%

    • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

      No dataSalary (3 years)£23,000
      85%Satisfaction78%

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £21,000Salary (3 years)£17,500
      81%Satisfaction100%

    • Accounting

      £23,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
      98%Satisfaction80%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £20,500Salary (3 years)£17,500
      87%Satisfaction78%

    • Computing & IT

      £31,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
      83%Satisfaction93%

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      No dataSalary (3 years)£23,000
      89%Satisfaction83%

    • Film Production & Cinematography

      £17,000Salary (3 years)£18,000
      93%Satisfaction92%

    • Fine Art

      £16,500Salary (3 years)£17,500
      82%Satisfaction93%

    Showing the 12 largest of 19 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 Greater Manchester

    Bolton Sports Bursary 2020/21

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Care Experienced Bursary 21-22

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Care Leavers Bursary 2020/2021

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    The Bolton Master's Bursary 2021

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    The University of Greater Manchester Group Progression Scholarship 2021-22

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

    Aberystwyth University vs University of Greater Manchester: common questions

    Is Aberystwyth University or University of Greater Manchester cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,720 a year at Aberystwyth University and £17,500 at University of Greater Manchester: University of Greater Manchester is about £3,220 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 Greater Manchester?

    Both universities teach 27 subject areas: Psychology (General), Education Studies, Law, Computer Science, Politics & International Relations, Business & Management (General), Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Accounting, Creative Writing, Sociology & Criminology, Computing & IT and 15 more.

    Is Aberystwyth University or University of Greater Manchester better for Psychology (General)?

    Psychology (General) graduates earn a median £18,500 three years after graduating from Aberystwyth University, and £18,000 from University of Greater Manchester. Student satisfaction with teaching is 91% at Aberystwyth University and 86% at University of Greater Manchester. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does Aberystwyth University or University of Greater Manchester offer more courses?

    Aberystwyth University lists 414 courses on CourseOptions and University of Greater Manchester lists 281 courses.

    What can you study at Aberystwyth University but not at University of Greater Manchester?

    Aberystwyth University teaches 39 subject areas that University of Greater Manchester does not, including Mathematics, History, Business Studies, Physics, Welsh Studies, Agriculture & Land Management, Animal Science, Physical Geography & Climate and 31 more.

    What can you study at University of Greater Manchester but not at Aberystwyth University?

    University of Greater Manchester teaches 29 subject areas that Aberystwyth University does not, including Health & Social Care, Nursing (General), Dentistry, Dance, Biomedical Engineering, Games Design & Computer Animation, Teacher Training, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning and 21 more.

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    Aberystwyth University414 courses · 22 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University of Greater Manchester281 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses