Aston University is a place where students achieve their ambitions, fulfil their potential, and leave with a degree which fully prepares them for careers at the top of business, industry, and healthcare.
For over a century, the university has strived to improve the world through education, research, and innovation. Students are guided to achieve this and are driven towards professional and personal success while simultaneously supporting global communities to flourish economically, socially and culturally.
Applied research underpins all teaching activities, and an expansive range of professional development opportunities enables students to learn essential skills with industry-related experience, helping them stand out in a competitive job market.
Complementing this, Aston University provides an exceptional campus experience. Students enjoy a close-knit, friendly, campus community, centrally located in, the UK鈥檚 vibrant second-largest city. Birmingham is conveniently positioned in the centre of England, with easy transport routes around the UK. Its international airport has flights to countries all over Europe in addition to a number of long-haul links.
Achievements include:
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Aston University has risen 23 places in the 2025 QS World University Rankings, adding to its rise of 118 places in 2024.
The QS World University Rankings is the most widely read university rankings in the world. The 2025 edition reflects changes in methodology that prioritise student-relevant issues, including sustainability and employability. Evaluating 5,663 institutions, the 2025 rankings place the university in the top 10 percent of evaluated global universities.
Students who choose to study business and management at Aston University study at a global elite university, ranked 66th in the world (QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2025) for business and management studies.
QS recognises outstanding institutions for academic and employer reputation, and research impact. Aston Business School holds accreditation from AMBA, AACSB and EQUIS, a triple accreditation held by only 1 percent of the world鈥檚 business schools. The school鈥檚 programmes provide students with multiple opportunities to gain invaluable work experiences with industry employers.
Aston鈥檚 BEng (Hons) and MEng (Hons) in Chemical Engineering were placed third in the UK in the Guardian University Guide (2024). The rankings use eight measures of performance, covering all stages of the student lifecycle, including, amongst others, entry standards, student-staff ratios, continuation, student satisfaction, and career prospects.
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拢18,071 Postgraduate Fees are for indicative purposes, for details
拢7,000 Living costs
拢6,677 To live on campus
Aston University invests over GBP 2 million in to help students achieve their career ambitions. There are a range of international scholarships, recognising students鈥� academic, professional, and personal experience.
To apply for a scholarship, students need to apply for and receive an offer for an Aston University course first.
In order to study at Aston University, students must meet the academic entry requirements of their chosen programme. These vary between courses, and students are advised to check the specifics for their preferred programme prior to application.
As instruction is in English, all non-native speakers must have a good level of English language ability. The vary depending on the programme and level of study. Aston University accepts several English language test scores, including:
Some students may not have to provide proof of English language proficiency if they:
International students who wish to study at Aston University but do not quite meet the entry requirements can pursue a pathway programme. Through foundation, international year one, and pre-master鈥檚 programmes, students gain the qualifications they need for higher-level study. Subject areas include business, engineering, and finance.
At Aston University, teaching staff are passionate about their subjects and have plenty of real-world experience. They are also well known for their research. The textbooks they have written are used worldwide.
Evidencing the high degree of excellence of its teaching standards, some of Aston University鈥檚 many achievements and awards include:
Aston University was one of the pioneers of work placement in the UK, directly linking the benefits of the university experience with real-life work experience. This ethos continues today, with employability built into all courses, where students are given the opportunity to engage with business whilst they are studying.
Over 200 are available to study at Aston University鈥檚 innovative schools, which are:
A postgraduate degree is a great way to improve career prospects. As well as opening doors, an Aston University master鈥檚 degree helps students to build their professional experience, develop their practical skills, and gain a competitive edge in the job market.
International students can pursue a pathway programme to gain the necessary qualifications and qualities needed for academic study. This includes foundation, international year one, and pre-master鈥檚 programmes in disciplines such as law, business, finance, engineering and health.
Pathway partners include , based on Aston鈥檚 Birmingham campus, and NCUK, located around the world.
Students enjoy a welcoming and green campus in the middle of the lively city of Birmingham. All facilities are conveniently located within the campus grounds, including:
Students have access to over 130 clubs and societies, ranging from debating society to water polo.
Aston University offers award-winning campus , all on the central campus in Birmingham.
International students can choose from a range of modern, safe, and secure accommodation, just a minute鈥檚 walk from campus buildings. Most first-year international students live in on-campus housing where all facilities are within easy reach. Rooms are recently refurbished and come with ensuite bathrooms, high-speed internet, study spaces, laundry facilities, and more. All utility bills are included.
Accommodation is guaranteed for new international students who pay the deposit before the accommodation deadline.
ranks within the top 50 student cities globally (QS Best Student Cities, 2024) with an abundance of things to explore and enjoy, including museums, art galleries, parks, restaurants and more.
The city is vibrant and exhilarating, with a lower cost of living than London, but with all the major advantages of a large international hub. It is a major centre for business and industry, and is home to companies such as Amazon, Accenture, Balfour Beatty, BBC, Capgemini, Deutsche Bank, KPMG and PwC.
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