Aberystwyth University

Founded in 1872, Aberystwyth University has been known for its world-renowned teaching and research. The university’s faculties include Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Faculty of Business and Physical Sciences, and Faculty of Earth and Life Sciences. Aberystwyth is the first University institution in Wales to offer courses in Chemistry, Comparative Philology, English Language and Literature, French Language and Literature, Geography, German, Greek, Hebrew, History, Italian, Latin, Logic and Philosophy, Mathematics, National Sciences and Astronomy. Studying at Aberystwyth University provides students with the opportunity to develop academically, mature personally and succeed professionally.The university’s exceptionality is also demonstrated by the facilities, the state of the art lecture theatres, fully stocked library, sector leading state of the art halls of residence, and virtual learning environment with thousands of hours of recorded lectures available to support student’s studies. Students are also offered a range of support services within the university that includes tutoring, study and financial advice, and health and wellness support. Led by students and supported by a team of staff, Aber Students’ Union works to ensure that Aber students have an epic student journey, are happy, healthy and empowered, with lasting friendships and promising futures. Its students’ union also runs more than 150 clubs and societies from canoeing and computer gaming to moot debates and musical theatre. The university’s sports facilities include a floodlit 3G pitch, swimming pool and saunarium, gym, spinning room, dance room, climbing wall, and over 50 acres of green playing fields and much more. Its Penglais campus is also home to Wales’s largest Arts Centre with a boutique cinema, theatre and live music venue as well as exhibitions, classes, cafes and a bar.Aberystwyth University is located on the west coast of Wales between Cardigan Bay and the Cambrian Mountains, in a friendly, outward-looking community where the far horizon inspires ambition and aspiration.