ABERYSTWYTH University students are among the most satisfied in the UK, according to the annual National Student Survey.

The latest NSS results show that overall satisfaction amongst students at Aberystwyth University stands at 90 per cent - seven percentage points higher than the average UK figure of 83 per cent.

Aberystwyth is rated the top university in Wales for overall student satisfaction and joint fourth across the UK.

Aberystwyth University also outperforms the sector in the UK in all nine areas covered by the NSS.

Prof Elizabeth Treasure, vice-chancellor at Aberystwyth University, said: “The latest NSS results crown a remarkable year for Aberystwyth University.

“Last month, Aberystwyth was awarded Gold under the Teaching Excellence and Student Outcomes Framework and in September 2017, we were named 2018 University of the Year for Teaching Quality by The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide.

“These achievements speak volumes about Aber’s talented and hard-working community of staff and students.

“As we celebrate these NSS results, we do not rest on our laurels and will use this valuable feedback to build further on these firm foundations of success.”

Prof John Grattan, pro vice-chancellor for the student experience at Aberystwyth, said: “As a university, we put a huge amount of effort into ensuring we deliver the best possible education with a rigorous focus on how we monitor teaching, assessment and feedback, and how we track student performance during each year of their time with us.

“We have also invested significantly in recent years in our campus facilities and learning resources.

“Our continued commitment to providing an exceptional student experience is reflected not only in today’s excellent NSS results but also our TEF Gold award, and heartfelt thanks are due to our dedicated staff and students.”

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