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Aberystwyth University

Aberystwyth · QS World #801

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University of Westminster, London

London · QS World #851

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.

5/6

Aberystwyth

scored higher in 5 categories

VS

1/6

Westminster

scored higher in 1 category

Quick Verdict

Aberystwyth University leads in 5 of 6 categories where both have data (ranking, TEF, courses, scholarship). University of Westminster, London is ahead on established.

Aberystwyth University vs University of Westminster, London at a glance

Aberystwyth University and University of Westminster, London both teach 35 subject areas, the largest being Law, Politics & International Relations and Computer Science. Aberystwyth University offers 414 courses across 66 subject areas; University of Westminster, London offers 322 courses across 64 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,720 a year at Aberystwyth University and £17,600 at University of Westminster, London: University of Westminster, London is about £3,120 a year cheaper.

Of the 23 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Westminster, London is higher in 20 and Aberystwyth University in 3. The widest gap is in Creative Writing: £15,500 three years after graduating from Aberystwyth University, against £23,500 from University of Westminster, London. Of the 23 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Aberystwyth University is higher in 15 and University of Westminster, London in 7, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#801
QS World
#851
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THE World
#801
#62
Guardian UK
#107
1872
Established
1838
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 Westminster, London

No data
83.6%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£31,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
78.5%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
30.3%

International

International student share

414
322

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

22
6

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

    Westminster

    108 countries · 30.3% international

    • 🇮🇳India17.2%
    • 🇺🇸United States12.8%
    • 🇨🇳China11.9%
    • 🇹🇷Turkey4.1%
    • 🇮🇹Italy2.6%

    Subjects

    35 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 Westminster, London

    Also taught at both: Finance & Actuarial Science, Ancient Languages, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Fine Art, Information Systems & Data Science, French, Software Engineering, Biochemistry, Information & Library Studies, Management, Spanish & Portuguese, Applied Psychology, English Language, History of Art & Design, Biological Sciences (General), Heritage & Conservation, Humanities, Anatomy & Pathology, Counselling & Psychotherapy, English Studies.

    Only at Aberystwyth University

    Only at University of Westminster, London

    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 Westminster, London
    £17,600

    University of Westminster, London is about £3,120 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Aberystwyth University
    No data
    University of Westminster, London
    £18,000

    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 Westminster, London

    • Law

      £20,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
      87%Satisfaction86%

    • Politics & International Relations

      £22,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
      92%Satisfaction86%

    • Computer Science

      £34,000Salary (3 years)£29,500
      84%Satisfaction81%

    • Business Studies

      £23,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
      93%Satisfaction88%

    • Media & Film Studies

      £18,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
      95%Satisfaction85%

    • History

      £19,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
      92%Satisfaction85%

    • Marketing

      £23,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
      95%Satisfaction85%

    • Psychology (General)

      £18,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
      91%Satisfaction81%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £20,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
      87%Satisfaction89%

    • Creative Writing

      £15,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
      93%Satisfaction84%

    • Economics

      £22,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
      73%Satisfaction86%

    • Accounting

      £23,000Salary (3 years)£27,000
      98%Satisfaction87%

    Showing the 12 largest of 24 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 Westminster, London

    Rees Jeffreys Scholarship

    £10,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Brian Large Scholarship

    £10,000

    Deadline: N/A

    GREAT Scholarship

    £10,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Chris Wilkinson Scholarship 2026–27

    £5,000

    Deadline: N/A

    The Serum Institute Pathways to Excellence in Health and Life Sciences Programme for Home/UK Students

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

    Aberystwyth University vs University of Westminster, London: common questions

    Is Aberystwyth University or University of Westminster, London cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,720 a year at Aberystwyth University and £17,600 at University of Westminster, London: University of Westminster, London is about £3,120 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 Westminster, London?

    Both universities teach 35 subject areas: Law, Politics & International Relations, Computer Science, Business Studies, Media & Film Studies, History, Business & Management (General), Marketing, Psychology (General), Sociology & Criminology, Creative Writing, Economics and 23 more.

    Is Aberystwyth University or University of Westminster, London better for Law?

    Law graduates earn a median £20,000 three years after graduating from Aberystwyth University, and £25,500 from University of Westminster, London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 87% at Aberystwyth University and 86% at University of Westminster, London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does Aberystwyth University or University of Westminster, London offer more courses?

    Aberystwyth University lists 414 courses on CourseOptions and University of Westminster, London lists 322 courses.

    What can you study at Aberystwyth University but not at University of Westminster, London?

    Aberystwyth University teaches 31 subject areas that University of Westminster, London does not, including Mathematics, Physics, Welsh Studies, Agriculture & Land Management, Animal Science, Physical Geography & Climate, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Drama & Theatre and 23 more.

    What can you study at University of Westminster, London but not at Aberystwyth University?

    University of Westminster, London teaches 29 subject areas that Aberystwyth University does not, including Design & Fashion, Architecture, Planning & Housing, African & Middle Eastern Studies, Games Design & Computer Animation, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Journalism, Asian Languages & Studies and 21 more.

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    Aberystwyth University414 courses · 22 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University of Westminster, London322 courses · 6 scholarshipsBrowse Courses