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it’s good but not a lot to do and it’s a very small town
Aberystwyth University Ranking
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Aberystwyth is a picturesque university, with a supporting standard which excellent, Accomadation is based all around the town and with new facilities being built we all look forward to using them.
It's been a good time and the tutors for my department have been amazing, but little can be said for the accommodation on campus.
Okay uni, bit run down and old fashioned, need better communication and staff to check emails more and seem more approachable if you have an issue.
All of the lecturers are a great help and all assignments are returned on time.
During my three years at Aberystwyth I have found almost everything to be excellent. Teaching within my department (Geography and Earth Science) has been great and the staff are always willing to help. The campus is good although not all the buildings look great they all have all the resources required. Moneywise the university have a large amount of bursaries and scholarships so this has meant that along with cheap rents I have had cash to burn whilst at university. Thus the social life has been excellent, the location also means that all the students stick around during weekends so it becomes a tightknit community unlike some city universities. The students union is okay but has got considerably worse each year and this trend is likely to continue. Career opportunities seem fairly good I have just graduated and have had multiple good job offers even though I have limited experience. Aber has been publically dragged down by politics which hasn't affected me at all.
Aberystwyth university provides the perfect basis for the building of a great experience and the feeling of a family. Staff are friendly, informative and helpful and there is always someone or something to point you in the right direction. Opportunities come in great numbers whether it be through sports, societies or work experience. Perfect univeristy experience!
Aber is one of the most unique and fun places I've ever been. There is nowhere like it. Not as daunting and busy as a city uni, but without the shops, yet not as isolated as a campus uni, without the want to hide yourself from civilisation in some strange student only cult. It's got a lovely coastline and a great nightlife. Whilst there may be no maccies for a mile and it's in desperate need of a nandos, there is plenty of cheek to go around without it.
Excellent atmosphere, beautiful town as well. An excellent variety of activities to do. Excellent night life, if you're into pubs more than clubs!
Experience was positive overall
Tutor off sick during my dissertation, therefore left without a tutor for the rest of the year. Plagiarism system is crap and provides no first step such as a warning. First year brilliant although tutor useless at teaching. Field trip great. Student union expensive. Some buildings need an update. Sports centre prices are expensive even for its own students. Parking is limited. Feedback on work takes ages.
Great uni, ignore the stupid leaderboard stuff they mean absolutely nothing.
Really nice place to study! The staff for my department (earth sciences) are great, and are willing to help at all times. The town itself is lively, with two beaches to relax on which is always a bonus. There are many places to visit locally of interest, which you can get to by train or bus with ease. The national library of Wales is a minutes walk from campus, which is free to use for students, a very handy tool for assignments. Overall I would recommend Aberystwyth university as a place of study, a truly great place!
Aberystwyth University has everything to suit ones needs and aspirations. Brilliant facilities particularly the student union and both libraries. I have loved my first year and I can't wait to return in September!
Please sack the secretary that caused our tables to drop :(
I absolutely love Aberystwyth! The people are lovely, my lecturers are great, approachable and helpful, and the location is beautiful (once you get past the horrendous hill!) I have never regretted my decision to go to Aber. It's my home! I love it!
I had an amazing 3 years at uni! Really don't want to leave Aber! It's a brilliant place to study, the improvements made to the uni throughout my study are continuing in the many years to come to make it even better! A wonderful location and friendly atmosphere! Everyone seems to know everyone because of all the societies and clubs. If you don't fall in love with Aber and don't recognise ever other person you see on campus or in town you haven't got involved enough!
A close, safe town, thriving with friends. Exciting course with awesome prospects for the future!
Love it. SU can be improved but best year if my life hands down.
My current experience at this university is a positive one.
Beautiful , lots to do, tonnes of activities , personal and helpful university.
A great place to study. Was really helped by the staff when I needed help the most
Really enjoying my time at Aber so far, such a great town and amazing people there! My course is really interesting and I've learnt a lot in my first year! Finding myself missing the place over summer! Bring on second year!
Amazing place with wonderful lecturers who go the extra mile. It maybe out of the way but Aber has everything you need and makes you feel right at home
If you are thinking of coming here, don't. It's not a bad place but If you ever have a problem, don't expect it to get solved. Expect b******* charges for no reason and overcharged accommodation. It's no surprise that it's student satisfaction is plummeting.
It's an amazing uni right by the beach and perfect for anyone with a will to study hard without too many distractions but just enough to do to keep you sane. Definitely not for the city types, however the uni and location has a lot to offer. Uni management is horrendous...
Best place ever! Staff are so attentive and the town is beautiful.
AU is one of the most suitable universities for studying as there are not many things to distract you.
Aberystwyth is a great university, it has the National Library of Wales next to the campus and therefore the town with the most books per person in the country...which counters the fact we also have the most pubs per head! It has beautiful scenery and a beach. The town also has a great community feel however be warned it is not a huge place and you will bump into people you know all the time!
Great uni, lovely atmosphere, a really nice place to be
Amazing facilities. New accommodation is to die for. Amazing wifi access and there are so many local jobs going in the town
I've been here for four years now, and I don't want to leave. Aber as a location is fantastic, cheap rents for students, the beach is gorgeous, and I'm sure Aber has more sunshine than other places, or it feels like it! The uni wifi is completely pants, but there are many many computers available 24hr, and I have no issues with anything else on campus really. Student Union isn't great, but that's not the uni's fault. Clubs and Societies make this uni, everyone is so welcoming and I recommend joining a society, friends for life!
student Union isn't great but it doesn't need to be town is amazing!
It's an epic uni in an absolutely fantastic location, and it has the National Library of Wales literally on it's doorstep. That's not an exaggeration at all, campus is on top of a hill and slightly lower down beneath the uni is the library, I don't know what else to tell you. Also the History Society is the absolute best!!
The university is amazing, it really welcomes new students and it doesn't take long for it to become your home. The only issue is money. Both the uni and the town struggle to accomodate all the students that desperately require jobs in order to actually have money for food, never mind nights out. The gym, the union and all the other facilities are fantastic though. There are very few I could see that could make a genuine complaint about anything in that area, maybe a few suggestions to the union shop. The only issue that anyone could encounter is the wi-fi, yes, there is wi-fi EVERYWHERE but don't expect it to always work. The wi-fi in accomodation stretches only so far, and doesn't seem to include kitchens and lounges. Every so often the wi-fi everywhere else thinks it requires another password, which it doesn't, so it locks you out for a few hours. However, in a world of smart phones, 3G and 4G, I've never encountered a real problem with this. Aber is a true home, through and through
Aberystwyth is Unique in a beauty town on the west coast of Wales, the investments in accomodation recently, have shown a view to progress. Though this has been let down by bad publicity and poor results. Where else can you take a bracing walk in the Winter by the seaside or in the summer relax and have a barbecue on the beach. You are far away from the rest of the world, it seems so enjoy your time here. The student union lacks good support but the arts centre is on campus which provide good entertainment with a cinema and three theatres. Have a look on line.
Great town, dispicable institution
The academic elements at the university are of a high standard and calibre. I can make no real complaints about staff or courses. The atmosphere is friendly, approachable and inspires enthusiasm, The Campus facilities are adequate and while not much to look at you'll find that the town provides the charm and campus, well that's just where you study. The union is on the other hand below standards, it's shabby, poorly staffed and if you're not a sports society good look catching their attention. The university overall however, I would say is a great place to study, learn and live. Just make sure you spend as much time in the town as you do on campus.
The Uni's pretty lovely as far as the academic side goes and the staff are all really quite nice as far as the student standpoint goes, Upper levels are terrible and dragging the Uni down. The town is lovely with everything and everywhere within a 20ish minute walk of everywhere else, it's picturesque, has a beach and it's really rather cheap compared to a lot of other places, you rarely feel lacking in Aberystwyth as the students mean it's got plenty of shops. The Union is fantastic as a daytime retreat and as a place to watch live sport and get some food. It's reasonable at actually supporting the students but as for putting on events and raves it's really not brilliant suffering from a significant lack of cash which leads to a spiral of students abandoning it for town which leaves it with less money or impetus to put on larger events. Nights out in town are great though. All round Aber is a pretty solid time!
Website is broken, can't review staff, but I'd give them 2 stars.
What I like best is its location by the sea with fantastic views all the time, the people I got to know were all so friendly and helpful, before I'd started at uni I had wanted to come to Aberystwyth for many years, safe to say I had the time of my life
Aberystwyth University is a wonderful university that offers a wide variety of courses to suit everyone's tastes. The standard of education is also very good. The student's union is a great place to meet friends and have a chat over coffee during the day or attrnd one of the exciting events held during the evening. The nightlife in Aber is great, with over 50 different pubs it's hard to get bored! There are also a variety of societies and clubs which appeal to all sorts if hobbies and likes. It is a great place to enjoy university life at it's best.
i said 1 * for the students union but there should be a -* because it is TERRIBLE.
The Internet is dreadful, the university itself though is great.
Much underrated university and does not deserve the criticism it's been given from university rankings!
Great university in a great town, even if everything is on a hill
great university!! Miss the place everyday
Accommodation office are awful and shouldn't have jobs. The Union need to sort it out and work with advertising and marketing to push events and make them worth while.
Great University... shame about all the negative publicity...
A very personal university with a great student atmosphere
Aberystwyth University is definitely the uni for me. I couldn't be happier with the beauty of the seaside town and the students are so friendly. The clubs and societies are amazing and open to all abilities meaning there's something for everyone!
It has has appaling facilities. I once had a 30 person practical with only 2 fume cupboards between us.
Amazing place and people it depends how much you want to get involved really
the area is so boring !! They need more things to do there msye nandos or Pizza Hut haha
STUDENT UNION: Food and Drink should be cheaper - meal deal is a good idea though! INTERNET: Random moments when the internet crashes altogether.