Aberystwyth University
About
Aberystwyth University is a public research university in Aberystwyth, Wales. Aberystwyth was a founding member institution of the former federal University of Wales. The university has over 8,000 students studying across three academic faculties and 17 departments.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 601 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 24 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 6,330
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 15.1 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 21%
- Female : Male
- 52 : 48
- Staff
- 1,290
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
12 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Remote Sensing | 51-75 | - | 2023 |
| Geography | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Veterinary Science | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Politics | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Earth & Marine Sciences | 301-400 | - | 2023 |
| Ecology | 301-400 | - | 2023 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Environmental Sciences | 301-400 | - | 2017 |
| Artificial Intelligence | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Computer Science | 401-500 | - | 2024 |
| Biological Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2023 |
| Agricultural Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2023 |
QS
9 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Earth & Marine Sciences | 201-220 | - | 2022 |
| Geography | 201-250 | - | 2026 |
| Geology | 201-240 | - | 2024 |
| Geophysics | 201-240 | - | 2024 |
| Politics | 251-300 | - | 2026 |
| English Language & Literature | 301-320 | - | 2022 |
| Agriculture & Forestry | 301-350 | - | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 501-550 | - | 2024 |
| Biological Sciences | 551-600 | - | 2021 |
US News
3 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Geosciences | 328 | 37.7 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | =460 | 37.7 | 2026 |
| Plant and Animal Science | =479 | 37.7 | 2026 |
THE
4 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Sciences | 401–500 | 38.8 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 401–500 | 34.6 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 501–600 | 37.4 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 501–600 | 24.6 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Aberystwyth University?
Aberystwyth University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 741-750, THE Rank 601–800, ARWU Rank 901-1000, US News Rank =1,164.
When was Aberystwyth University founded?
Aberystwyth University was founded in 1872.
What are the top subjects at Aberystwyth University?
Top subjects at Aberystwyth University include: Remote Sensing, Geography, Veterinary Science, Politics, Earth & Marine Sciences.
Where is Aberystwyth University located?
Aberystwyth University is located in Aberystwyth, United Kingdom.