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Aberystwyth University

Aberystwyth · QS World #801

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University of Oxford

Oxford · QS World #4

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.

1/6

Aberystwyth

scored higher in 1 category

VS

5/6

Oxford

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

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

Aberystwyth University vs University of Oxford at a glance

Aberystwyth University and University of Oxford both teach 44 subject areas, the largest being History, Childhood & Youth Studies and Politics & International Relations. Aberystwyth University offers 414 courses across 66 subject areas; University of Oxford offers 642 courses across 79 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,720 a year at Aberystwyth University and £43,600 at University of Oxford: Aberystwyth University is about £22,880 a year cheaper.

Of the 17 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Oxford is higher in 17 and Aberystwyth University in 0. The widest gap is in Law: £20,000 three years after graduating from Aberystwyth University, against £52,500 from University of Oxford. Of the 15 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Oxford is higher in 9 and Aberystwyth University in 5, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#801
QS World
#4
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THE World
#1
#62
Guardian UK
#1
1872
Established
1096
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 Oxford

No data
92.5%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£50,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
76.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
37.2%

International

International student share

414
642

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

22
1

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

    Oxford

    118 countries · 37.2% international

    • 🇨🇳China18.2%
    • 🇺🇸United States16.8%
    • 🇩🇪Germany5.6%
    • 🇮🇳India5.2%
    • 🇨🇦Canada4.6%

    Subjects

    44 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 Oxford

    Also taught at both: Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Sociology & Criminology, Business Studies, Finance & Actuarial Science, Human Geography & Environment, Physical Geography & Climate, Biochemistry, Biology, Business & Management (General), Ecology & Conservation, Fine Art, Astronomy & Astrophysics, English Literature, Geology & Earth Sciences, Information & Library Studies, Philosophy, Anatomy & Pathology, Computing & IT, History of Art & Design, Education Studies, Genetics & Genomics, Media & Film Studies, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Celtic Studies, Humanities, Software Engineering, English Language, Film Production & Cinematography, Management.

    Only at Aberystwyth University

    Only at University of Oxford

    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 Oxford
    £43,600

    Aberystwyth University is about £22,880 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Aberystwyth University
    No data
    University of Oxford
    £38,430

    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 Oxford

    • History

      £19,500Salary (3 years)£33,000
      92%Satisfaction96%

    • Politics & International Relations

      £22,000Salary (3 years)£38,500
      92%Satisfaction89%

    • Spanish & Portuguese

      £20,000Salary (3 years)£33,000
      88%Satisfaction94%

    • Law

      £20,000Salary (3 years)£52,500
      87%SatisfactionNo data

    • Computer Science

      £34,000Salary (3 years)£51,500
      84%Satisfaction92%

    • Mathematics

      £23,500Salary (3 years)£43,000
      97%Satisfaction91%

    • English Studies

      £18,500Salary (3 years)£29,000
      92%Satisfaction97%

    • Physics

      £22,500Salary (3 years)£43,000
      91%Satisfaction94%

    • French

      £20,000Salary (3 years)£33,000
      No dataSatisfaction96%

    • Ancient Languages

      £20,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
      85%Satisfaction85%

    • Economics

      £22,500Salary (3 years)£46,000
      73%Satisfaction93%

    • Psychology (General)

      £18,500Salary (3 years)£32,000
      91%Satisfaction94%

    Showing the 12 largest of 17 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 Oxford

    The Rhodes Scholarship

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

    Aberystwyth University vs University of Oxford: common questions

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

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,720 a year at Aberystwyth University and £43,600 at University of Oxford: Aberystwyth University is about £22,880 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 Oxford?

    Both universities teach 44 subject areas: History, Childhood & Youth Studies, Politics & International Relations, Spanish & Portuguese, Law, Computer Science, Mathematics, English Studies, Physics, French, Ancient Languages, Economics and 32 more.

    Is Aberystwyth University or University of Oxford better for History?

    History graduates earn a median £19,500 three years after graduating from Aberystwyth University, and £33,000 from University of Oxford. Student satisfaction with teaching is 92% at Aberystwyth University and 96% at University of Oxford. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does Aberystwyth University or University of Oxford offer more courses?

    University of Oxford lists 642 courses on CourseOptions and Aberystwyth University lists 414 courses.

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

    Aberystwyth University teaches 22 subject areas that University of Oxford does not, including Agriculture & Land Management, Creative Writing, Accounting, Animal Science, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Drama & Theatre, Zoology & Animal Biology, Environmental Sciences and 14 more.

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

    University of Oxford teaches 35 subject areas that Aberystwyth University does not, including Classical Studies, Eastern European Languages, German & Scandinavian Studies, Italian, Linguistics, General Engineering, African & Middle Eastern Studies, Theology & Religious Studies and 27 more.

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    Aberystwyth University414 courses · 22 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University of Oxford642 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses