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Aberystwyth University

Aberystwyth · QS World #801

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University of St Andrews

St Andrews · QS World #115

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 5 datapoints

We looked at 5 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

0/5

Aberystwyth

scored higher in 0 categories

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5/5

St Andrews

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

University of St Andrews leads in 5 of 5 categories where both have data (ranking, established, courses, scholarship). Aberystwyth University does not lead in any category where both have data.

Aberystwyth University vs University of St Andrews at a glance

Aberystwyth University and University of St Andrews both teach 42 subject areas, the largest being French, History and Ancient Languages. Aberystwyth University offers 414 courses across 66 subject areas; University of St Andrews offers 1,157 courses across 64 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,720 a year at Aberystwyth University and £30,160 at University of St Andrews: Aberystwyth University is about £9,440 a year cheaper.

Of the 22 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of St Andrews is higher in 22 and Aberystwyth University in 0. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £34,000 three years after graduating from Aberystwyth University, against £51,500 from University of St Andrews. Of the 21 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of St Andrews is higher in 14 and Aberystwyth University in 4, with 3 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#801
QS World
#115
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THE World
#162
#62
Guardian UK
#3
1872
Established
1413
No
Russell Group
No
Gold
TEF Rating
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Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.

Aberystwyth University

University of St Andrews

No data
93.2%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£40,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
74.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
46.1%

International

International student share

414
1157

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

22
62

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

    St Andrews

    89 countries · 46.1% international

    • 🇺🇸United States42.3%
    • 🇨🇳China9%
    • 🇩🇪Germany4%
    • 🇮🇳India4%
    • 🇭🇰Hong Kong3.2%

    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 St Andrews

    Also taught at both: Spanish & Portuguese, Philosophy, Creative Writing, Agriculture & Land Management, Business Studies, Management, Ecology & Conservation, Human Geography & Environment, Sociology & Criminology, Animal Science, Childhood & Youth Studies, Finance & Actuarial Science, Zoology & Animal Biology, Education Studies, Geology & Earth Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Astronomy & Astrophysics, Business & Management (General), Information & Library Studies, Marketing, Biochemistry, English Literature, Computing & IT, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Humanities, Software Engineering, Heritage & Conservation.

    Only at Aberystwyth University

    Only at University of St Andrews

    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 St Andrews
    £30,160

    Aberystwyth University is about £9,440 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Aberystwyth University
    No data
    University of St Andrews
    £27,200

    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 St Andrews

    • French

      £20,000Salary (3 years)£29,500
      No dataSatisfaction95%

    • History

      £19,500Salary (3 years)£28,500
      92%Satisfaction97%

    • Ancient Languages

      £20,000Salary (3 years)£30,000
      85%Satisfaction100%

    • Economics

      £22,500Salary (3 years)£39,000
      73%Satisfaction93%

    • Politics & International Relations

      £22,000Salary (3 years)£31,000
      92%Satisfaction95%

    • Mathematics

      £23,500Salary (3 years)£36,500
      97%Satisfaction94%

    • History of Art & Design

      £19,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
      65%Satisfaction94%

    • Computer Science

      £34,000Salary (3 years)£51,500
      84%Satisfaction93%

    • English Studies

      £18,500Salary (3 years)£26,000
      92%Satisfaction92%

    • Media & Film Studies

      £18,500Salary (3 years)No data
      95%Satisfaction95%

    • Biology

      £21,000Salary (3 years)£27,000
      77%Satisfaction96%

    • Psychology (General)

      £18,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
      91%Satisfaction89%

    Showing the 12 largest of 23 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 St Andrews

    Applied Environmental Sciences MSc Awards - Women in Mining (WIM) UK

    100%

    Deadline: Jun 2026

    Environmental Science MSc Awards - The Cunningham Scholarship UK

    100%

    Deadline: Jun 2026

    Masters funding in Digital Health and Care

    £10,000

    Deadline: Jun 2026

    School of Modern Languages Masters Scholarship

    100%

    Deadline: May 2026

    University of Jordan Postgraduate Scholarships

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

    Aberystwyth University vs University of St Andrews: common questions

    Is Aberystwyth University or University of St Andrews cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,720 a year at Aberystwyth University and £30,160 at University of St Andrews: Aberystwyth University is about £9,440 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 St Andrews?

    Both universities teach 42 subject areas: French, History, Ancient Languages, Economics, Politics & International Relations, Mathematics, History of Art & Design, Computer Science, English Studies, Media & Film Studies, Biology, Psychology (General) and 30 more.

    Is Aberystwyth University or University of St Andrews better for French?

    French graduates earn a median £20,000 three years after graduating from Aberystwyth University, and £29,500 from University of St Andrews. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does Aberystwyth University or University of St Andrews offer more courses?

    University of St Andrews lists 1,157 courses on CourseOptions and Aberystwyth University lists 414 courses.

    What can you study at Aberystwyth University but not at University of St Andrews?

    Aberystwyth University teaches 24 subject areas that University of St Andrews does not, including Welsh Studies, Accounting, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Drama & Theatre, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Fine Art, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Manufacturing & Production Engineering and 16 more.

    What can you study at University of St Andrews but not at Aberystwyth University?

    University of St Andrews teaches 22 subject areas that Aberystwyth University does not, including African & Middle Eastern Studies, German & Scandinavian Studies, Italian, Classical Studies, Theology & Religious Studies, Eastern European Languages, Geography (General), Chemistry and 14 more.

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    Aberystwyth University414 courses · 22 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University of St Andrews1,157 courses · 62 scholarshipsBrowse Courses