Old College
King Street
Aberystwyth
Ceredigion
SY23 2AX
UK
01970 623111

Introduction to Aberystwyth University
Founded in 1872, Aberystwyth was the first university institution to be established in Wales. Today, it has over 7,000 registered students, including over 1,100 postgraduates across seventeen academic departments.
The institution is committed to developing its reputation as a provider of high quality teaching and excellence in research. It aims to fulfil its special responsibility for the educational needs of Wales, and to maintain and develop partnerships with industry and other institutions both within Wales and beyond, and also to promote collaboration in teaching and research between the constituent parts of the University.
Notable Alumni
Neil Hamilton - Member of Parliament
Glyn Davies - Member of Parliament
David Jenkins - Composer