Aberystwyth University is home to 9,000 students and located in a lively, Welsh seaside town, perfectly nestled between the mountains and the picturesque haven of Cardigan Bay.

Aberystwyth has a rich history and boasts many sights including a harbor that was once one of the busiest in Wales, the ruins of Aberystwyth Castle that straddles two sides of the town’s promenade and the National Library of Wales, one of the great libraries of the world.

Aberystywth is in the top 40 for universities in the UK. It is ranked 4th in the UK for student satisfaction, led by the School of Art and the Department of Welsh & Celtic Studies, both given ratings of 100%, with almost every other Department scoring more than 90% for overall satisfaction. Aberystwyth University is top for teaching excellence in Wales and ranked 10th for teaching excellence in the UK. Aber (as it called for short) offers over 30 subject areas of study including Drama, Theatre, Film and Television Studies, English and Creative Writing and Marine and Freshwater Biology, with a total of more than 300 courses to choose from in the undergraduate program.