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Aberystwyth University

Aberystwyth · QS World #801

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University of Liverpool

Liverpool · QS World #139

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.

2/6

Aberystwyth

scored higher in 2 categories

VS

4/6

Liverpool

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Liverpool leads in 4 of 6 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, courses). Aberystwyth University is ahead on established, scholarship.

Aberystwyth University vs University of Liverpool at a glance

Aberystwyth University and University of Liverpool both teach 51 subject areas, the largest being Politics & International Relations, History and Mathematics. Aberystwyth University offers 414 courses across 66 subject areas; University of Liverpool offers 793 courses across 94 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,720 a year at Aberystwyth University and £32,000 at University of Liverpool: Aberystwyth University is about £11,280 a year cheaper.

Of the 31 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Liverpool is higher in 30 and Aberystwyth University in 1. The widest gap is in Economics: £22,500 three years after graduating from Aberystwyth University, against £29,000 from University of Liverpool. Of the 34 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Aberystwyth University is higher in 21 and University of Liverpool in 12, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#801
QS World
#139
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THE World
#143
#62
Guardian UK
#28
1872
Established
1881
No
Russell Group
Yes
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

University of Liverpool

No data
87.7%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£34,300

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
79.9%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
24.1%

International

International student share

414
793

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

22
2

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

    Liverpool

    93 countries · 24.1% international

    • 🇨🇳China40.6%
    • 🇮🇳India17.1%
    • 🌐Kuwait4.3%
    • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia4%
    • 🇲🇾Malaysia3.1%

    Subjects

    51 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 Liverpool

    Also taught at both: Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Psychology (General), Spanish & Portuguese, Accounting, English Literature, Physical Geography & Climate, Agriculture & Land Management, Ecology & Conservation, Finance & Actuarial Science, Marketing, Human Geography & Environment, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Biology, Geology & Earth Sciences, Zoology & Animal Biology, Childhood & Youth Studies, Drama & Theatre, Environmental Sciences, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Astronomy & Astrophysics, Computing & IT, English Language, Biochemistry, Information & Library Studies, Software Engineering, Ancient Languages, Information Systems & Data Science, Anatomy & Pathology, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Film Production & Cinematography, Humanities, Veterinary Medicine, Biological Sciences (General), Management, GIS & Remote Sensing, Heritage & Conservation.

    Only at Aberystwyth University

    Only at University of Liverpool

    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 Liverpool
    £32,000

    Aberystwyth University is about £11,280 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Aberystwyth University
    No data
    University of Liverpool
    £30,000

    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 Liverpool

    • Politics & International Relations

      £22,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
      92%Satisfaction87%

    • History

      £19,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
      92%Satisfaction93%

    • Mathematics

      £23,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
      97%Satisfaction82%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £20,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
      87%Satisfaction86%

    • Law

      £20,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
      87%Satisfaction86%

    • Computer Science

      £34,000Salary (3 years)£32,500
      84%Satisfaction77%

    • Business Studies

      £23,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
      93%Satisfaction83%

    • Media & Film Studies

      £18,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
      95%Satisfaction87%

    • Physics

      £22,500Salary (3 years)£28,000
      91%Satisfaction95%

    • Economics

      £22,500Salary (3 years)£29,000
      73%Satisfaction86%

    • English Studies

      £18,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
      92%Satisfaction90%

    • French

      £20,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
      No dataSatisfaction96%

    Showing the 12 largest of 35 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 Liverpool

    Liverpool Advancement Scholarship

    £5,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Postgraduate Opportunity Bursary

    £3,000

    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

    Aberystwyth University vs University of Liverpool: common questions

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

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,720 a year at Aberystwyth University and £32,000 at University of Liverpool: Aberystwyth University is about £11,280 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 Liverpool?

    Both universities teach 51 subject areas: Politics & International Relations, History, Mathematics, Sociology & Criminology, Law, Computer Science, Business Studies, Media & Film Studies, Physics, Economics, English Studies, French and 39 more.

    Is Aberystwyth University or University of Liverpool better for Politics & International Relations?

    Politics & International Relations graduates earn a median £22,000 three years after graduating from Aberystwyth University, and £23,500 from University of Liverpool. Student satisfaction with teaching is 92% at Aberystwyth University and 87% at University of Liverpool. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does Aberystwyth University or University of Liverpool offer more courses?

    University of Liverpool lists 793 courses on CourseOptions and Aberystwyth University lists 414 courses.

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

    Aberystwyth University teaches 15 subject areas that University of Liverpool does not, including Welsh Studies, Creative Writing, Animal Science, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Fine Art, Education Studies, History of Art & Design, Applied Psychology and 7 more.

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

    University of Liverpool teaches 43 subject areas that Aberystwyth University does not, including Music, Archaeology, Asian Languages & Studies, Classical Studies, Italian, German & Scandinavian Studies, Chemistry, Irish Studies and 35 more.

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    Aberystwyth University414 courses · 22 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University of Liverpool793 courses · 2 scholarshipsBrowse Courses