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Aberystwyth University

Aberystwyth · QS World #801

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University of Salford

Salford · 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.

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Aberystwyth

scored higher in 6 categories

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Salford

scored higher in 0 categories

Quick Verdict

Aberystwyth University leads in 6 of 6 categories where both have data (ranking, TEF, established, courses, scholarship). University of Salford does not lead in any category where both have data.

Aberystwyth University vs University of Salford at a glance

Aberystwyth University and University of Salford both teach 38 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Business Studies and Computer Science. Aberystwyth University offers 414 courses across 66 subject areas; University of Salford offers 305 courses across 72 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,720 a year at Aberystwyth University and £17,040 at University of Salford: University of Salford is about £3,680 a year cheaper.

Of the 27 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Aberystwyth University is higher in 14 and University of Salford in 12, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £34,000 three years after graduating from Aberystwyth University, against £23,500 from University of Salford. Of the 30 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Aberystwyth University is higher in 20 and University of Salford in 9, with 1 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
#801
#62
Guardian UK
#82
1872
Established
1896
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 Salford

No data
85.2%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£28,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
82.5%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
19.1%

International

International student share

414
305

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

    Salford

    63 countries · 19.1% international

    • 🇮🇳India34.8%
    • 🇳🇬Nigeria27.4%
    • 🇵🇰Pakistan12.9%
    • 🌐Kuwait3.7%
    • 🇧🇩Bangladesh2.6%

    Subjects

    38 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 Salford

    Also taught at both: Human Geography & Environment, Welsh Studies, Marketing, Physical Geography & Climate, Accounting, Ecology & Conservation, Fine Art, Media & Film Studies, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Finance & Actuarial Science, Biochemistry, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, English Literature, Applied Psychology, Biology, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Information Systems & Data Science, Mental Health Nursing, Software Engineering, Management, Adult Nursing, Philosophy.

    Only at Aberystwyth University

    Only at University of Salford

    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 Salford
    £17,040

    University of Salford is about £3,680 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Aberystwyth University
    No data
    University of Salford
    £17,710

    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 Salford

    • Business Studies

      £23,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
      93%Satisfaction99%

    • Computer Science

      £34,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
      84%Satisfaction76%

    • Mathematics

      £23,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
      97%Satisfaction89%

    • Politics & International Relations

      £22,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
      92%Satisfaction87%

    • Law

      £20,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
      87%Satisfaction81%

    • History

      £19,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
      92%Satisfaction93%

    • Physics

      £22,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
      91%Satisfaction98%

    • Psychology (General)

      £18,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
      91%Satisfaction79%

    • Drama & Theatre

      £17,000Salary (3 years)£16,000
      92%Satisfaction95%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £20,500Salary (3 years)£22,000
      87%Satisfaction80%

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

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

    • Film Production & Cinematography

      £17,000Salary (3 years)£18,000
      93%Satisfaction88%

    Showing the 12 largest of 31 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 Salford

    Salford/International Nursing College Scholarships

    £8,160

    Deadline: N/A

    Salford/EATL Data Science Scholarships

    £7,100

    Deadline: N/A

    Global Gold Excellence Scholarship

    £3,500

    Deadline: N/A

    Global Silver Excellence Scholarship

    £3,000

    Deadline: N/A

    IFY Excellence Scholarship

    £2,500

    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

    Aberystwyth University vs University of Salford: common questions

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

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,720 a year at Aberystwyth University and £17,040 at University of Salford: University of Salford is about £3,680 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 Salford?

    Both universities teach 38 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Business Studies, Computer Science, Mathematics, Politics & International Relations, Law, History, Physics, Psychology (General), Drama & Theatre, Sociology & Criminology, Sport & Exercise Sciences and 26 more.

    Is Aberystwyth University or University of Salford better for Business Studies?

    Business Studies graduates earn a median £23,000 three years after graduating from Aberystwyth University, and £22,500 from University of Salford. Student satisfaction with teaching is 93% at Aberystwyth University and 99% at University of Salford. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does Aberystwyth University or University of Salford offer more courses?

    Aberystwyth University lists 414 courses on CourseOptions and University of Salford lists 305 courses.

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

    Aberystwyth University teaches 28 subject areas that University of Salford does not, including Agriculture & Land Management, Animal Science, Economics, Childhood & Youth Studies, Environmental Sciences, Astronomy & Astrophysics, Information & Library Studies, Computing & IT and 20 more.

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

    University of Salford teaches 34 subject areas that Aberystwyth University does not, including Design & Fashion, Building & Construction, Aerospace Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Architecture, Civil Engineering, Journalism, Midwifery and 26 more.

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    Aberystwyth University414 courses · 22 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University of Salford305 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses