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Aberystwyth University

Aberystwyth · QS World #801

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University of Lancashire

Preston · QS World #1001

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 6 datapoints

We looked at 6 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

5/6

Aberystwyth

scored higher in 5 categories

VS

1/6

Lancashire

scored higher in 1 category

Quick Verdict

Aberystwyth University leads in 5 of 6 categories where both have data (ranking, TEF, courses, scholarship). University of Lancashire is ahead on established.

Aberystwyth University vs University of Lancashire at a glance

Aberystwyth University and University of Lancashire both teach 36 subject areas, the largest being Law, Computer Science and Sport & Exercise Sciences. Aberystwyth University offers 414 courses across 66 subject areas; University of Lancashire offers 363 courses across 82 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,720 a year at Aberystwyth University and £17,330 at University of Lancashire: University of Lancashire is about £3,390 a year cheaper.

Of the 22 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Lancashire is higher in 13 and Aberystwyth University in 6, with 3 about level. The widest gap is in Business Studies: £23,000 three years after graduating from Aberystwyth University, against £35,000 from University of Lancashire. Of the 28 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Aberystwyth University is higher in 15 and University of Lancashire in 10, with 3 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#801
QS World
#1001
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THE World
#1001
#62
Guardian UK
#76
1872
Established
1828
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 Lancashire

No data
86.8%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£28,100

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
83.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
20.5%

International

International student share

414
363

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

22
15

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

    Lancashire

    74 countries · 20.5% international

    • 🇮🇳India34.3%
    • 🇦🇪United Arab Emirates9.3%
    • 🇳🇬Nigeria8%
    • 🌐Nepal6.6%
    • 🇨🇦Canada4.4%

    Subjects

    36 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 Lancashire

    Also taught at both: Fine Art, Drama & Theatre, Marketing, Astronomy & Astrophysics, Childhood & Youth Studies, Education Studies, Adult Nursing, Film Production & Cinematography, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Management, Mental Health Nursing, English Literature, Media & Film Studies, Biology, Software Engineering, Ancient Languages, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Microbiology & Cell Biology, English Language, Veterinary Medicine, English Studies.

    Only at Aberystwyth University

    Only at University of Lancashire

    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 Lancashire
    £17,330

    University of Lancashire is about £3,390 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Aberystwyth University
    No data
    University of Lancashire
    £19,250

    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 Lancashire

    • Law

      £20,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
      87%Satisfaction87%

    • Computer Science

      £34,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
      84%Satisfaction71%

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £21,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
      81%Satisfaction96%

    • Mathematics

      £23,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
      97%Satisfaction94%

    • Business Studies

      £23,000Salary (3 years)£35,000
      93%Satisfaction87%

    • History

      £19,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
      92%Satisfaction100%

    • Psychology (General)

      £18,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
      91%Satisfaction90%

    • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

      No dataSalary (3 years)£29,500
      85%Satisfaction79%

    • Physics

      £22,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
      91%Satisfaction86%

    • Accounting

      £23,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
      98%Satisfaction90%

    • Creative Writing

      £15,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
      93%Satisfaction93%

    • Sociology & Criminology

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

    Showing the 12 largest of 28 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 Lancashire

    Fee Waiver Scholarship for Sanctuary Seekers

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Care-experienced and Estranged Student Graduation Bursary

    £500

    Deadline: N/A

    Degree Apprentice Care Leaver Bursary

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Estranged Student Support

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Journalism Innovation and Leadership PGCert Scholarship

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

    Aberystwyth University vs University of Lancashire: common questions

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

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,720 a year at Aberystwyth University and £17,330 at University of Lancashire: University of Lancashire is about £3,390 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 Lancashire?

    Both universities teach 36 subject areas: Law, Computer Science, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Mathematics, Business Studies, History, Psychology (General), Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Physics, Accounting, Business & Management (General), Creative Writing and 24 more.

    Is Aberystwyth University or University of Lancashire better for Law?

    Law graduates earn a median £20,000 three years after graduating from Aberystwyth University, and £21,000 from University of Lancashire. Student satisfaction with teaching is 87% at Aberystwyth University and 87% at University of Lancashire. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does Aberystwyth University or University of Lancashire offer more courses?

    Aberystwyth University lists 414 courses on CourseOptions and University of Lancashire lists 363 courses.

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

    Aberystwyth University teaches 30 subject areas that University of Lancashire does not, including Politics & International Relations, Welsh Studies, Agriculture & Land Management, Physical Geography & Climate, Ecology & Conservation, Economics, Human Geography & Environment, Zoology & Animal Biology and 22 more.

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

    University of Lancashire teaches 46 subject areas that Aberystwyth University does not, including Medicine, Music, Design & Fashion, Social Work, Aerospace Engineering, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Building & Construction, Games Design & Computer Animation and 38 more.

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    Aberystwyth University414 courses · 22 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University of Lancashire363 courses · 15 scholarshipsBrowse Courses