Lampeter is the oldest degree-awarding institution in Wales, founded in 1822. It's also the smallest, with just 1,000 or so students on campus. As a result, the university has a close-knit atmosphere and staff pride themselves on being approachable. Lampeter is a small town in rural Wales, and the campus has a beautiful setting in the Ceredigion hills, on the banks of the River Teifi. The campus also boasts some handsome old buildings.

Town/gown relations are excellent and if you're in search of some peace and quiet and lots of lovely green you could do a lot worse, though both Swansea and Cardiff are reachable and the student union's entertainment officers work tirelessly to ensure campus life has its fair share of fun. Academically, the university rates highly in theology and religious studies, and English language and literature. Around a third of students are over 21 when they start their course.

Fees

￡3,145 a year for all full-time undergraduate courses in 2008.

Bursaries

Bursaries of around ￡300 available to eligible students. There are 20 university scholarships of up to ￡2,000 and 18 departmental scholarships of up to ￡1,000 per year. Numerous other smaller scholarships and prizes.

Accommodation

Guaranteed for first years. Weekly prices from around ￡55 a week to ￡65 a week.

Facilities

Significant investment on online library resources in the past year means Lampeter now holds one of the largest collections of e-books in Wales. A new research centre opened in January 2008 to house the priceless special collections in a climate controlled environment. It includes a hand-illuminated Bible from 1279 amongst other treasures.

Transport

Everything is within walking distance. Bus to Carmarthen or Aberystwth to connect to the trains.

Contact

Tel: 01570 422351
Email: recruit@lamp.ac.uk
Web: www.lamp.ac.uk
Accommodation: p.thomas@lamp.ac.uk