Aberystwyth University of Wales
Aberystwyth University is one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in the United Kingdom, established in 1872 in the coastal town of Aberystwyth, Wales. It was the first university institution in Wales, playing a key role in the development of higher education in the country.
The university is known for its strong focus on teaching quality, student satisfaction, and research excellence, especially in fields like International Relations, Agriculture, Environmental Science, and Humanities. It offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs and attracts students from across the world.
🌍 Ranking Details
🌐 Global Rankings (Recent)
- QS World University Rankings 2026: around #741 globally
- Times Higher Education (THE) 2026: around #601 globally
- EduRank 2025:
- #676 in the world
- #58 in the UK
🇬🇧 UK Rankings
- Complete University Guide 2025: ~ #42 in the UK
- The Guardian University Guide 2026: ~ Top 50–60 range in the UK
- Consistently placed in the top 40–60 UK universities overall
📊 Subject Strengths
- Strong global reputation in International Relations & Politics (top 50 globally in some rankings)
- Highly ranked in:
- Agriculture & Environmental Sciences
- Geography
- Biological Sciences
Location : Penglais, Aberystwyth SY23 3FL, United Kingdom
Country : UK
Website : https://www.aber.ac.uk/en/
Campus : Aberystwyth, Wales, Llanbadarn Campus (Llanbadarn Centre), Gogerddan Campus
World Ranking : 541-550
