Wales

Ten universities across Wales offer international students a distinctive UK experience. From Cardiff, Wales’ compact capital, to historic university towns like Aberystwyth and Bangor nestled in stunning mountain and coastal settings. Wales’ unique cultural identity and dramatic landscapes create an environment quite unlike anywhere else in the UK.

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Aberystwyth University

Satisfied Students
Criteria: Positive performance above benchmark in National Student Survey (NSS) categories T1 and T2
Research Power
Criteria: Produced 4-star research recognized in REF 2021 (Research Excellence Framework)
Student Favourite
Criteria: 4 percentage points or more above benchmark in NSS categories T1 or T2
3

Cardiff University

Research Power
Criteria: Produced 4-star research recognized in REF 2021 (Research Excellence Framework)
Global Leader
Criteria: Ranked in ARTU (Aggregate Ranking Of Top Universities) top 400
Prestigious
Criteria: Ancient universities, Russell Group members, or Specialist Prestigious Institutions
3

Harper Adams University

Outstanding Teaching
Criteria: Gold award in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
High Quality Teaching
Criteria: Gold or Silver award in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
Research Power
Criteria: Produced 4-star research recognized in REF 2021 (Research Excellence Framework)
3

Swansea University

Satisfied Students
Criteria: Positive performance above benchmark in National Student Survey (NSS) categories T1 and T2
Research Power
Criteria: Produced 4-star research recognized in REF 2021 (Research Excellence Framework)
Global Leader
Criteria: Ranked in ARTU (Aggregate Ranking Of Top Universities) top 400
3

University of South Wales/Prifysgol De Cymru

Satisfied Students
Criteria: Positive performance above benchmark in National Student Survey (NSS) categories T1 and T2
Research Power
Criteria: Produced 4-star research recognized in REF 2021 (Research Excellence Framework)
International Mix
Criteria: 25% or higher international student population
3

Bangor University

Research Power
Criteria: Produced 4-star research recognized in REF 2021 (Research Excellence Framework)
International Mix
Criteria: 25% or higher international student population
2

Cardiff Metropolitan University

Research Power
Criteria: Produced 4-star research recognized in REF 2021 (Research Excellence Framework)
International Mix
Criteria: 25% or higher international student population
2

Royal Welsh College of Music And Drama Limited

Satisfied Students
Criteria: Positive performance above benchmark in National Student Survey (NSS) categories T1 and T2
Specialist Institution
Criteria: Focused expert teaching in a specific field
2

University of Wales Trinity Saint David

Satisfied Students
Criteria: Positive performance above benchmark in National Student Survey (NSS) categories T1 and T2
Research Power
Criteria: Produced 4-star research recognized in REF 2021 (Research Excellence Framework)
2

Wrexham University

Research Power
Criteria: Produced 4-star research recognized in REF 2021 (Research Excellence Framework)
1
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Last Updated: January 2025 | Our Data Sources: TEF, NSS, REF 2021

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