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Aberystwyth University Rankings 2024-25

Aberystwyth, United Kingdom

  • Cost of Living£ 13,956
  • Tuition Fee From£ 14,700
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  • Batch Strength6,446
  • Global Diversity12.3%
  • Gender Ratio52 : 48

Aberystwyth University, a historic institution founded in 1872 in Wales, has demonstrated a strong performance across various global and national rankings. In the 2025 rankings, the university secured the 661st position globally in the QS World University Rankings, maintaining its standing from the previous year. The Complete University Guide for 2025 saw Aberystwyth rise to 44th among UK universities, improving from its 39th position in 2024. For 2024, the university achieved notable rankings across different assessments: 1067th globally in the US News & World Report Global Universities Rankings, 501st in the Times Higher Education (THE) Rankings (consistent with its 2023 and 2022 positions), and 45th in The Guardian University Guide for UK institutions. Looking back to 2023, Aberystwyth held the 53rd position in The Complete University Guide. These rankings collectively highlight Aberystwyth University's consistent performance and gradual improvement across various metrics, underscoring its commitment to academic excellence, research contributions, and student satisfaction in its diverse range of programmes, including its renowned courses in agriculture, computer science, politics, and environmental sciences.

 

Aberystwyth University - QS Ranking 2025

In the QS World University Rankings for 2025, Aberystwyth University is ranked 661st globally, maintaining its position from the previous year at 651st. This consistency reflects Aberystwyth's commitment to academic excellence and research impact. 

Ranked by

2023

2024

2025

Europe

-

281

-

World University

651

651

661

 

Aberystwyth University - US News & World Report Ranking

In the US News & World Report Global Universities Rankings for 2024, Aberystwyth University was ranked 1067th globally, reflecting its position among institutions recognised for academic achievement and research contributions on a global scale. In 2023, Aberystwyth held the 953rd position globally, showing a slight decrease from the previous year. 

Ranked by

2022

2023

2024

Global Universities

902

953

1067

 

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Aberystwyth University - THE (Times Higher Education) Ranking 2024

In the THE (Times Higher Education) Rankings for 2024, Aberystwyth University maintained its position at 501st globally, consistent with its ranking in 2023 and 2022. 

Ranked by

2022

2023

2024

University

501

501

501

 

Aberystwyth University - The Guardian Ranking 2024

In The Guardian University Guide Ranking for 2024, Aberystwyth University achieved a ranking of 45th among UK universities, marking a slight decrease from its impressive 40th position in 2023 but maintaining a strong standing compared to 64th in 2022.

Ranked by

2022

2023

2024

University

64

40

45

 

Aberystwyth University - The Complete University Guide Ranking 2025

In The Complete University Guide Ranking for 2025, Aberystwyth University has risen to 44th among UK universities, showcasing its continued upward trajectory from 39th in 2024 and 53rd in 2023. This consistent improvement underscores Aberystwyth's commitment to academic excellence

Ranked by

2023

2024

2025

UK University

53

39

44

 

Aberystwyth University - QS Ranking 2025

Ranked by

2023

2024

2025

Politics

151

201

– / –

 

Aberystwyth University - THE (Times Higher Education) Ranking 2024

Ranked by

2022

2023

2024

Arts and Humanities

501

401

401

Life Sciences

201

201

301

 

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Aberystwyth University - The Guardian Ranking 2024

Ranked by

2022

2023

2024

Accounting and Finance

4

12

19

Business and Management

13

34

41

Law

89

90

90

Media and Film Studies

12

15

30

Physics

43

42

45

Politics

6

4

-

 

Aberystwyth University - The Complete University Guide Ranking 2025

Ranked by

2023

2024

2025

Accounting and Finance

66

39

41

Art and Design

50

48

57

Biological Sciences

49

46

51

Business and Management Studies UK

44

48

53

Communication and Media Studies

87

72

72

Computer Science

33

29

30

Law

72

52

53

Physics and Astronomy

44

46

45

Psychology

59

82

78

Sociology

74

55

54

 

Course Rankings:

 

B.A.

Ranked by

2022

2023

2024

The Guardian - Politics

6

4

-

The Complete University Guide - Sociology

-

74

55

The Complete University Guide - Art and Design

-

50

48

 

B.E. / B.Tech

Ranked by

2023

2024

2025

The Complete University Guide - Computer Science

33

29

30

 

B.J.M.C.

Ranked by

2022

2023

2024

The Guardian - Media and Film Studies

12

15

30

The Complete University Guide - Communication and Media Studies

-

87

72

 

B.Sc.

Ranked by

2022

2023

2024

The Complete University Guide - Biological Sciences

-

49

46

The Complete University Guide - Psychology

-

59

82

The Complete University Guide - Physics and Astronomy

-

44

46

The Guardian - Physics

43

42

45

 

BBA

Ranked by

2022

2023

2024

The Guardian - Business and Management

13

34

41

The Guardian - Accounting and Finance

4

12

19

The Complete University Guide - Accounting and Finance

-

66

39

The Complete University Guide - Business and Management Studies UK

-

44

48

 

LL.B.

Ranked by

2022

2023

2024

The Guardian - Law

89

90

90

The Complete University Guide - Law

-

72

52

 

M.A.

Ranked by

2021

2022

2023

QS - Politics

-

101

151

ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) - Political Sciences

201

301

-

THE (Times Higher Education) - Arts and Humanities

-

501

401

 

MS

Ranked by

2022

2023

2024

THE (Times Higher Education) - Life Sciences

201

201

301

 

Accounting & Commerce

Ranked by

2022

2023

2024

The Guardian - Accounting and Finance

4

12

19

The Complete University Guide - Accounting and Finance

-

66

39

 

Arts ( Fine / Visual / Performing )

Ranked by

2022

2023

2024

THE (Times Higher Education) - Arts and Humanities

501

401

401

The Complete University Guide - Art and Design

-

50

48

 

Business & Management Studies

Ranked by

2022

2023

2024

The Guardian - Business and Management

13

34

41

The Complete University Guide - Business and Management Studies UK

-

44

48

 

Humanities & Social Sciences

Ranked by

2021

2022

2023

QS - Politics

-

101

151

ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) - Political Sciences

201

301

-

The Complete University Guide - Psychology

-

-

59

The Guardian - Politics

-

6

4

The Complete University Guide - Sociology

-

-

74

 

Law

Ranked by

2022

2023

2024

The Guardian - Law

89

90

90

The Complete University Guide - Law

-

72

52

 

Mass Communication & Media

Ranked by

2022

2023

2024

The Guardian - Media and Film Studies

12

15

30

The Complete University Guide - Communication and Media Studies

-

87

72

 

Science

Ranked by

2022

2023

2024

The Complete University Guide - Biological Sciences

-

49

46

The Complete University Guide - Physics and Astronomy

-

44

46

The Guardian - Physics

43

42

45

THE (Times Higher Education) - Life Sciences

201

201

301

The Complete University Guide - Computer Science

-

33

29

 

Biology

Ranked by

2022

2023

2024

The Complete University Guide - Biological Sciences

-

49

46

THE (Times Higher Education) - Life Sciences

201

201

301

 

Computer Science

Ranked by

2023

2024

2025

The Complete University Guide - Computer Science

33

29

30

 

Physics

Ranked by

2022

2023

2024

The Complete University Guide - Physics and Astronomy

-

44

46

The Guardian - Physics

43

42

45

 

Politics

Ranked by

2022

2023

2024

QS - Politics

101

151

201

The Guardian - Politics

6

4

-

 

Accounting

Ranked by

2022

2023

2024

The Guardian - Accounting and Finance

4

12

19

The Complete University Guide - Accounting and Finance

-

66

39

 

Political Science

Ranked by

2021

2022

2023

QS - Politics

-

101

151

ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) - Political Sciences

201

301

-

The Guardian - Politics

-

6

4

 

Psychology

Ranked by

2023

2024

2025

The Complete University Guide - Psychology

59

82

78

 

Sociology

Ranked by

2023

2024

2025

The Complete University Guide - Sociology

74

55

54

Year

QS Ranks

US News Ranks

2025

#661 - 670

-

2023

#651 - 700

#953

2022

#541 - 550

#953

2021

#541 - 550

#902