Top universities in Wales 2024
Would you like to study in Wales? Check out the top Welsh unis and find out more about the region and its university towns and cities
Who comes out on top in Wales?
Cardiff University keeps its regional top spot for 2024. There’s little change in the rest of the table, Aberystwyth University moves up one position to second and Swansea moves down one to third. The rest of the table stays the same.
To find out more about the top unis in Wales click on the links below:
- 1. Cardiff University
- 2. Aberystwyth University
- 3. Swansea University
- 4. Bangor University
- 5. Cardiff Metropolitan University
- 6. University of South Wales
- 7. University of Wales Trinity Saint David
- 8. Glyndwr University, Wrexham
Studying in Wales
Wales is a great place to go if you like spending time outdoors enjoying coastal views or fresh mountain air. A relatively cheap place to live compared to England, it’s also a friendly nation. Throw in some Welsh rarebit, aka fancy cheese on toast, and the odd castle and what’s not to like?
To find out more about studying in Wales check out our regional guide
University cities and towns in Wales
Cardiff, the capital and largest city in Wales, offers two universities and is a modern compact city to get around. Swansea, sometimes known as the city by the sea is a great place for live music, festivals, and events.
If you’re looking for somewhere smaller with lots of sporting opportunities the towns of Aberystwyth or Bangor might be for you. Wrexham is also a great city with the added bonus of good access to north east England.
To find out more about university cities and towns, check out our city guides