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Aberystwyth University

Aberystwyth · QS World #801

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University of Staffordshire

Stoke-on-Trent · Guardian UK #92

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.

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Aberystwyth

scored higher in 5 categories

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Staffordshire

scored higher in 0 categories

Quick Verdict

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

Aberystwyth University vs University of Staffordshire at a glance

Aberystwyth University and University of Staffordshire both teach 27 subject areas, the largest being Law, Business & Management (General) and Psychology (General). Aberystwyth University offers 414 courses across 66 subject areas; University of Staffordshire offers 287 courses across 52 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,720 a year at Aberystwyth University and £17,090 at University of Staffordshire: University of Staffordshire is about £3,630 a year cheaper.

Of the 13 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Aberystwyth University is higher in 6 and University of Staffordshire in 5, with 2 about level. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £34,000 three years after graduating from Aberystwyth University, against £27,500 from University of Staffordshire. Of the 18 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Aberystwyth University is higher in 11 and University of Staffordshire in 6, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#801
QS World
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THE World
#1201
#62
Guardian UK
#92
1872
Established
1914
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 Staffordshire

No data
83%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£26,300

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
87.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
4.1%

International

International student share

414
287

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

    Staffordshire

    26 countries · 4.1% international

    • 🇵🇰Pakistan29.8%
    • 🇮🇳India19.9%
    • 🇳🇬Nigeria9.2%
    • 🌐Sri Lanka5.7%
    • 🇧🇩Bangladesh2.8%

    Subjects

    27 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 Staffordshire

    Also taught at both: Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Childhood & Youth Studies, Education Studies, Software Engineering, Applied Psychology, Media & Film Studies, Information & Library Studies, Biochemistry, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Adult Nursing, Mental Health Nursing, Management.

    Only at Aberystwyth University

    Only at University of Staffordshire

    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 Staffordshire
    £17,090

    University of Staffordshire is about £3,630 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Aberystwyth University
    No data
    University of Staffordshire
    £17,500

    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 Staffordshire

    • Law

      £20,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
      87%Satisfaction84%

    • Psychology (General)

      £18,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
      91%Satisfaction90%

    • Computer Science

      £34,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
      84%Satisfaction75%

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £21,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
      81%Satisfaction93%

    • Film Production & Cinematography

      £17,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
      93%Satisfaction96%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £20,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
      87%Satisfaction89%

    • Accounting

      £23,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
      98%Satisfaction86%

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      No dataSalary (3 years)£25,500
      89%Satisfaction93%

    • Fine Art

      £16,500Salary (3 years)£18,000
      82%Satisfaction68%

    • Health Sciences & Paramedic Science

      No dataSalary (3 years)£26,500
      95%Satisfaction79%

    • Marketing

      £23,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
      95%Satisfaction75%

    • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

      No dataSalary (3 years)£25,500
      85%Satisfaction75%

    Showing the 12 largest of 18 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 Staffordshire

    Smart Scholarship

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

    Aberystwyth University vs University of Staffordshire: common questions

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

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,720 a year at Aberystwyth University and £17,090 at University of Staffordshire: University of Staffordshire is about £3,630 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 Staffordshire?

    Both universities teach 27 subject areas: Law, Business & Management (General), Psychology (General), Computer Science, Politics & International Relations, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Film Production & Cinematography, History, Sociology & Criminology, Accounting, Business Studies, Electronic & Electrical Engineering and 15 more.

    Is Aberystwyth University or University of Staffordshire better for Law?

    Law graduates earn a median £20,000 three years after graduating from Aberystwyth University, and £21,000 from University of Staffordshire. Student satisfaction with teaching is 87% at Aberystwyth University and 84% at University of Staffordshire. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does Aberystwyth University or University of Staffordshire offer more courses?

    Aberystwyth University lists 414 courses on CourseOptions and University of Staffordshire lists 287 courses.

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

    Aberystwyth University teaches 39 subject areas that University of Staffordshire does not, including Mathematics, Physics, Welsh Studies, Agriculture & Land Management, Creative Writing, Animal Science, Physical Geography & Climate, Drama & Theatre and 31 more.

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

    University of Staffordshire teaches 25 subject areas that Aberystwyth University does not, including Games Design & Computer Animation, Design & Fashion, Applied Computing, Biomedical Sciences, Forensic Science, Aerospace Engineering, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, General Engineering and 17 more.

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    Aberystwyth University414 courses · 22 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University of Staffordshire287 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses