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Aberystwyth University

Aberystwyth · QS World #801

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University of Sussex

Brighton · QS World #273

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.

3/6

Aberystwyth

scored higher in 3 categories

VS

3/6

Sussex

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

Aberystwyth University and University of Sussex are evenly matched: each leads in 3 of 6 categories where both have data. Aberystwyth University is ahead on TEF, established, scholarship; University of Sussex on ranking, courses.

Aberystwyth University vs University of Sussex at a glance

Aberystwyth University and University of Sussex both teach 46 subject areas, the largest being Politics & International Relations, Childhood & Youth Studies and Mathematics. Aberystwyth University offers 414 courses across 66 subject areas; University of Sussex offers 463 courses across 76 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,720 a year at Aberystwyth University and £23,500 at University of Sussex: Aberystwyth University is about £2,780 a year cheaper.

Of the 28 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Sussex is higher in 28 and Aberystwyth University in 0. The widest gap is in Business Studies: £23,000 three years after graduating from Aberystwyth University, against £32,500 from University of Sussex. Of the 31 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Aberystwyth University is higher in 19 and University of Sussex in 11, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#801
QS World
#273
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THE World
#201
#62
Guardian UK
#31
1872
Established
1961
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 Sussex

No data
86.9%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£34,700

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
81.7%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
25.3%

International

International student share

414
463

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

    Sussex

    115 countries · 25.3% international

    • 🇨🇳China21.6%
    • 🇮🇳India7.9%
    • 🇨🇦Canada4.7%
    • 🇹🇷Turkey4.6%
    • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia3.4%

    Subjects

    46 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 Sussex

    Also taught at both: Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Creative Writing, Media & Film Studies, Welsh Studies, Accounting, Marketing, Drama & Theatre, Physical Geography & Climate, Zoology & Animal Biology, Animal Science, Astronomy & Astrophysics, Biochemistry, Biology, Ecology & Conservation, History of Art & Design, Philosophy, Education Studies, English Studies, English Literature, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Information & Library Studies, Computing & IT, Film Production & Cinematography, Genetics & Genomics, Software Engineering, Ancient Languages, Applied Psychology, English Language, Anatomy & Pathology, Management, Counselling & Psychotherapy.

    Only at Aberystwyth University

    Only at University of Sussex

    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 Sussex
    £23,500

    Aberystwyth University is about £2,780 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Aberystwyth University
    No data
    University of Sussex
    £23,500

    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 Sussex

    • Politics & International Relations

      £22,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
      92%Satisfaction87%

    • Mathematics

      £23,500Salary (3 years)£30,000
      97%Satisfaction93%

    • Computer Science

      £34,000Salary (3 years)£39,000
      84%Satisfaction78%

    • Law

      £20,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
      87%Satisfaction90%

    • Physics

      £22,500Salary (3 years)£31,000
      91%Satisfaction88%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £20,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
      87%Satisfaction90%

    • History

      £19,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
      92%Satisfaction90%

    • Economics

      £22,500Salary (3 years)£30,500
      73%Satisfaction87%

    • Business Studies

      £23,000Salary (3 years)£32,500
      93%Satisfaction84%

    • Finance & Actuarial Science

      £23,000Salary (3 years)£29,000
      98%Satisfaction86%

    • Psychology (General)

      £18,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
      91%Satisfaction85%

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      No dataSalary (3 years)£32,000
      89%Satisfaction91%

    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 Sussex

    Chancellor's International Scholarships

    £5,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Sussex Bursary

    £1,000

    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

    Aberystwyth University vs University of Sussex: common questions

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

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,720 a year at Aberystwyth University and £23,500 at University of Sussex: Aberystwyth University is about £2,780 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 Sussex?

    Both universities teach 46 subject areas: Politics & International Relations, Childhood & Youth Studies, Mathematics, Computer Science, Law, Physics, Sociology & Criminology, History, Economics, Business Studies, Finance & Actuarial Science, Psychology (General) and 34 more.

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

    Politics & International Relations graduates earn a median £22,000 three years after graduating from Aberystwyth University, and £25,500 from University of Sussex. Student satisfaction with teaching is 92% at Aberystwyth University and 87% at University of Sussex. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does Aberystwyth University or University of Sussex offer more courses?

    University of Sussex lists 463 courses on CourseOptions and Aberystwyth University lists 414 courses.

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

    Aberystwyth University teaches 20 subject areas that University of Sussex does not, including Agriculture & Land Management, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Fine Art, Geology & Earth Sciences, Microbiology & Cell Biology, French, Information Systems & Data Science and 12 more.

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

    University of Sussex teaches 30 subject areas that Aberystwyth University does not, including Biomedical Sciences, Mechanical Engineering, Music, Anthropology, International Development, Social Work, American & Comparative Studies, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning and 22 more.

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    Aberystwyth University414 courses · 22 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University of Sussex463 courses · 2 scholarshipsBrowse Courses