Student Accommodation Aberystwyth

About Aberystwyth

Aberystwyth is a seaside and university town located on the confluence of rivers Ystwyth and Rheidol in Wales. This town overlooks Cardigan Bay in the Irish Sea and is known for its scenic coastal location and surrounding countryside. The history of Aberystwyth is vibrant, which starts from the Mesolithic Age. Today, this town is widely popular among foreign visitors including tourists and foreign students. This city has several tourist attractions, such as the National Library of Wales, the Aberystwyth Cliff Railway, the ruins of Aberystwyth Castle, etc. Aberystwyth University is located in this city, which hosts numerous domestic and international students.

Student Accommodation in Aberystwyth

There are budget-friendly student accommodation options in Aberystwyth for international students. Besides, there are accommodations in the nearby towns and cities of Aberystwyth.

Alexandra Hall is a popular PBSA (Purpose-Built Student Accommodation) property in this town for individuals who want private student accommodation in Aberystwyth UK. This property boasts features like a study room, televisions, Wi-Fi, study desks and chairs, and more. This property is located within 29 minutes of walking distance and 6 minutes of driving distance from Aberystwyth University.

Alexandra Hall can be considered the top Aberystwyth student accommodation property. Accommodations can also be found in Swansea, one of the nearby cities from Aberystwyth. The four top accommodation properties in Swansea for students studying in Aberystwyth are True Swansea, Coppergate, TY Nant, and St Davids wherefrom students can reach Aberystwyth within around 2 hours.

Cost of Living in Aberystwyth

For international students, tuition fee comes first in the cost of living, and the tuition fee at Aberystwyth University is £16,520 for full-time students of arts or social sciences and £18,830 for full-time students of science. A place to stay is the next thing that international students need and the rent of accommodation in Aberystwyth for students starts from £89 per week. The price of student accommodation goes up to £189 per week.

The monthly expenses of food depend on how much students go for eating out and how much they cook in their kitchens. One student can get a meal in an inexpensive restaurant in Aberystwyth at £13.50, and in a midrange restaurant in the town, two students can have meals at £50. In groceries, the prices of regular milk (1 liter), a loaf of fresh white bread (500 grams), white rice (1 kg), and local cheese (1 kg) are £1.29, £1, £1.18, and £6.51 respectively. In other groceries, we can count the fruits and vegetables. In the fruits and vegetables, one can get apples (1 kg) at £1.84, bananas (1 kg) at £1.15, oranges (1 kg) at £1.33, tomatoes (1 kg) at £1.83, potatoes (1 kg) at £1.17, and onions (1 kg) at £1. For transport, a student bus pass is available in Aberystwyth at £98.

Student Travel in Aberystwyth

Bus, coach, and railway services are available in Aberystwyth. There are also cycle paths in this town. Student accommodation in Aberystwyth can be found within walking distance from the bus stops.

Aberystwyth’s Tourist Attractions

Aberystwyth boasts some excellent tourist attractions that students can visit on their weekends, holidays, and other spare time.

The 5 top tourist attractions in Aberystwyth include:

1. Aberystwyth Arts Centre: Aberystwyth Arts Centre is a tourist attraction, which happens to be the first place to see for international students in this town since it is located on the campus of Aberystwyth University. It is known for different types of exhibitions, events, and performances.

2. Aberystwyth Beach: Aberystwyth is close to the town and here, students can find activities like surfing and kayaking.

3. National Library of Wales: The National Library of Wales in Aberystwyth is one of the Welsh Government-sponsored bodies and is a national legal deposit library of Wales where students can find a vast collection of books, manuscripts, maps, and archives.

4. Aberystwyth Castle: Aberystwyth Castle is an Edwardian fortress in Aberystwyth and is a Grade I-listed castle. This castle was built in reaction to the First Welsh War that took place in the late 13th century.

5. Ceredigion Museum: Ceredigion Museum is a museum located in Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, Wales. This museum has been developed to reflect the history and archaeology of the country. Collections of Welsh furniture, costumes, and many objects associated with the county's farming and agricultural heritage can be found in this museum.