Founded in 1872, Aberystwyth University is a public research university in Wales. It has a strong tradition in international politics, geography, agricultural, and environmental sciences.
Address: Penglais, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 3FL, Wales, United Kingdom
International Politics, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Agriculture
Domains taught:
- Agriculture, Computer Vision, Ecology and Sustainability, Life Sciences, Marine Science, Physics, Robotics
Diplomas*:
- Bachelor, Doctor, Master
Status:
- Public
Partnerships:
Collaborations with Welsh government bodies, agricultural organizations, and international research institutions like the Inter-University Centre for Terrestrial Ecology.
Research:
Research strengths include climate change, sustainable agriculture, international relations, robotics, and Welsh culture. Home to several research centers including IBERS.
Famous Alumnis:
HRH Charles III (as Prince of Wales), Alex Jones, Carwyn Jones, Sharon Maguire
International recognition**:
Number of staff***:
2100
Current students***:
8200
Foreign students***:
10%
Cumulative former students***:
75000
Pros
Beautiful coastal location, strong sense of community, high student satisfaction, research excellence in specific fields like agriculture and robotics.
Cons
Relatively remote location and smaller city environment, which might not suit all.
Best For
Students interested in environmental sciences, agriculture, international relations, robotics or Welsh culture, in a scenic and supportive setting.
- Agriculture, Climate Change, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Impact, Robotics, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Practices
*: without any judgment of the quality, readers are strongly encouraged to check the official status of the exact diploma envisioned as many universities have a mix of recognized diplomas, not recognized, “co-delivered,” “equivalent to”, “some pathways” (…), can change over time, and can be named differently from one country to another.
**: international reputation: is based on some criteria that do not mean much in some domains or specialties (number of researchers, of scientific publications, on budget ….). Our approximate 1-4 scale:
- known locally
- known locally and internationally
- is listed in some of the world university’s classifications
- is listed among the 20 firsts in some of world university’s classifications
***: estimated numbers, based on online sources and/or feedbacks. The numbers can vary greatly depending on school organisation (ex.: school is part of a group, it employs internal staff or external consultants or has public staff without employing them …). Refer to all the links provided to have accurate and updated numbers.
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