Aston University

PROFILE ASTON UNIVERSITY

locationUnited Kingdom

Ranked #=395

QS World University Rankings 2026.

Ranked #21 in the UK

The Guardian University Guide 2025

Ranked #1 in the UK

Ranked #1 in the UK for SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals in the 2025 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings

Aston University is a public university in Birmingham, United Kingdom, focused on career outcomes, employability, and industry connected learning for international and domestic students. It offers a wide portfolio of undergraduate, postgraduate taught, postgraduate research, and online programmes, alongside international pathways through partner route options. Key benefits for international students include multiple postgraduate start points across the year, campus based accommodation options in Birmingham, and structured visa and pre arrival support information provided by the University

ACHIEVEMENTS

Aston University’s recent achievements highlighted by the University include strong national league table positioning, recognition for student outcomes, and sustainability impact ranking performance. It also states a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023.

  1. University of the Year for Student Success in the Daily Mail University Guide 2025.
  2. Top 5 percent globally statement linked to QS World University Rankings 2026 positioning, as presented by Aston.
  3. Top 300 in the world statement for THE Impact Rankings 2025, as presented by Aston.

FACILITIES

Aston’s campus facilities include academic buildings, specialist teaching and research spaces, library and study areas, sports facilities, and on campus student services, with accommodation buildings operated with a third party partner for the Birmingham campus.

  1. Library, Aston University Birmingham campus
  2. Students’ Union, Aston University Birmingham campus
  3. Sports Centre, Aston University Birmingham campus
  4. Teaching and learning spaces, Aston University Birmingham campus
  5. Research facilities, Aston University Birmingham campus
  6. On campus accommodation buildings, Aston Student Village, Birmingham campus

LOCATION

Aston University, Birmingham campus

Birmingham, B4 7ET, United Kingdom

INTAKE & PROGRAMMED OFFERED

Intake

PRE UNIVERSITY

January February March April May June July August September October November December

IELTS: 6.0

UNDERGRADUATE

January February March April May June July August September October November December

IELTS: 6.5

POST GRADUATE

January February March April May June July August September October November December

IELTS: 6.5

Programmes

List of all foundation programmes:

  1. Foundation Programme in Business
  2. Foundation Programme in Engineering and Computer Science
  3. Foundation Programme in Health and Life Sciences

List of all pathway programmes:

  1. International Foundation Programme
  2. Integrated Foundation Year

List of undergraduate programmes:

  1. Bachelor of Business and Management
  2. Bachelor of Accounting and Finance
  3. Bachelor of Economics
  4. Bachelor of Marketing
  5. Bachelor of International Business
  6. Bachelor of Computer Science
  7. Bachelor of Artificial Intelligence
  8. Bachelor of Software Engineering
  9. Bachelor of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  10. Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering
  11. Bachelor of Civil Engineering
  12. Bachelor of Biomedical Science
  13. Bachelor of Pharmacy
  14. Bachelor of Psychology
  15. Bachelor of Optometry
  16. Bachelor of Mathematics
  17. Bachelor of Sociology and Social Policy

List of postgraduate programmes:

  1. Master of Business Administration
  2. Master of Management
  3. Master of Finance
  4. Master of Accounting and Finance
  5. Master of Data Analytics
  6. Master of Artificial Intelligence
  7. Master of Computer Science
  8. Master of Engineering Management
  9. Master of Mechanical Engineering
  10. Master of Electrical Power Engineering
  11. Master of Biomedical Sciences
  12. Master of Public Health
  13. Master of Psychology

List of other programmes

  1. Executive Education Programmes
  2. Professional Short Courses
  3. Continuing Professional Development Courses

TUITION FEE & LIVING COST

TUITION FEE

APPLICATION FEE

NA

PRE UNIVERSITY

UNDER GRADUATE

POSTGRADUATE

NA

GBP 18,000 to GBP 23,000 per year

GBP 20,000 to GBP 28,000 per year

Living Cost

Approximately GBP 900 to GBP 1,200 per month including accommodation

ACCOMODATION

on-campus
Aston Student Village

Aston Student Village provides university managed housing within walking distance of teaching buildings and campus facilities. It is designed specifically for students with a focus on convenience and safety. Benefits include furnished rooms, utilities included, on site security, communal areas, and prices ranging approximately GBP 140 to GBP 190 per week.

off-campus
Private Student Residence, Unite Students Birmingham

Unite Students offers professionally managed private accommodation close to Aston University with good transport links. It is suitable for international students seeking independent living options. Benefits include en suite rooms, shared kitchens, internet access, on site management, and prices ranging approximately GBP 150 to GBP 220 per week.