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Aberystwyth University

Aberystwyth · QS World #801

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University of Sheffield

Sheffield · QS World #82

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 7 datapoints

We looked at 7 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

4/7

Aberystwyth

scored higher in 4 categories

VS

3/7

Sheffield

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

Aberystwyth University leads in 4 of 7 categories where both have data (TEF, established, courses, scholarship). University of Sheffield is ahead on ranking, Russell Group.

Aberystwyth University vs University of Sheffield at a glance

Aberystwyth University and University of Sheffield both teach 42 subject areas, the largest being Politics & International Relations, Computer Science and Mathematics. Aberystwyth University offers 414 courses across 66 subject areas; University of Sheffield offers 307 courses across 77 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,720 a year at Aberystwyth University and £25,830 at University of Sheffield: Aberystwyth University is about £5,110 a year cheaper.

Of the 21 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Sheffield is higher in 21 and Aberystwyth University in 0. The widest gap is in Economics: £22,500 three years after graduating from Aberystwyth University, against £32,500 from University of Sheffield. Of the 25 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Sheffield is higher in 16 and Aberystwyth University in 9.

World & National Rankings

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

#801
QS World
#82
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THE World
#108
#62
Guardian UK
#19
1872
Established
1905
No
Russell Group
Yes
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 Sheffield

No data
89.6%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£36,100

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
81.3%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
28.1%

International

International student share

414
307

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

    Sheffield

    100 countries · 28.1% international

    • 🇨🇳China45.6%
    • 🇲🇾Malaysia7.3%
    • 🇮🇳India7%
    • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia3.6%
    • 🇭🇰Hong Kong3.5%

    Subjects

    42 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 Sheffield

    Also taught at both: Animal Science, Finance & Actuarial Science, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Human Geography & Environment, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Zoology & Animal Biology, Environmental Sciences, Biochemistry, Biology, Marketing, English Studies, Information Systems & Data Science, English Literature, Astronomy & Astrophysics, Information & Library Studies, Philosophy, Software Engineering, Ancient Languages, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Applied Psychology, Adult Nursing, Anatomy & Pathology, Biological Sciences (General), English Language, GIS & Remote Sensing, Heritage & Conservation, Management.

    Only at Aberystwyth University

    Only at University of Sheffield

    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 Sheffield
    £25,830

    Aberystwyth University is about £5,110 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Aberystwyth University
    No data
    University of Sheffield
    £31,360

    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 Sheffield

    • Politics & International Relations

      £22,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
      92%Satisfaction94%

    • Computer Science

      £34,000Salary (3 years)£38,500
      84%Satisfaction95%

    • Mathematics

      £23,500Salary (3 years)£29,500
      97%Satisfaction90%

    • History

      £19,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
      92%Satisfaction93%

    • Law

      £20,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
      87%Satisfaction94%

    • Physics

      £22,500Salary (3 years)£29,500
      91%Satisfaction87%

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      No dataSalary (3 years)£33,500
      89%Satisfaction87%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £20,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
      87%Satisfaction88%

    • Economics

      £22,500Salary (3 years)£32,500
      73%Satisfaction89%

    • Psychology (General)

      £18,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
      91%Satisfaction88%

    • Physical Geography & Climate

      £24,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
      96%Satisfaction100%

    • Finance & Actuarial Science

      £23,000Salary (3 years)£30,500
      98%Satisfaction86%

    Showing the 12 largest of 25 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 Sheffield

    International Postgraduate Scholarship 2026

    £3,000

    Deadline: Jul 2026

    Access to Sheffield Scholarships

    £1,000

    Deadline: Jun 2026

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    FAQ

    Aberystwyth University vs University of Sheffield: common questions

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

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,720 a year at Aberystwyth University and £25,830 at University of Sheffield: Aberystwyth University is about £5,110 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 Sheffield?

    Both universities teach 42 subject areas: Politics & International Relations, Computer Science, Mathematics, History, Law, Physics, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Sociology & Criminology, Business & Management (General), Business Studies, Childhood & Youth Studies, Economics and 30 more.

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

    Politics & International Relations graduates earn a median £22,000 three years after graduating from Aberystwyth University, and £27,500 from University of Sheffield. Student satisfaction with teaching is 92% at Aberystwyth University and 94% at University of Sheffield. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does Aberystwyth University or University of Sheffield offer more courses?

    Aberystwyth University lists 414 courses on CourseOptions and University of Sheffield lists 307 courses.

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

    Aberystwyth University teaches 24 subject areas that University of Sheffield does not, including Welsh Studies, Agriculture & Land Management, Creative Writing, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Drama & Theatre, Ecology & Conservation, Fine Art, Computing & IT and 16 more.

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

    University of Sheffield teaches 35 subject areas that Aberystwyth University does not, including Civil Engineering, General Engineering, Music, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Aerospace Engineering, Architecture, Biomedical Sciences and 27 more.

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    Aberystwyth University414 courses · 22 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University of Sheffield307 courses · 2 scholarshipsBrowse Courses