About Aston University
Established in 1895 and a university since 1966, Aston University is a research-led university known globally for world-class teaching quality and strong links to business and the professions. Aston University is ranked Top 25 in the Guardian University Guide (2023).
Outstanding
graduate employability and placements
A leading university
for graduate employment success and with an award-winning Careers and
Placements team, Placements, pre-registration years, and work and study abroad
opportunities feature across our undergraduate programmes. This means students
develop essential work skills and a professional profile.
Our employed graduates achieved the 16th largest median salary in the UK out of
all Higher Education Institutions five years after graduation (Longitudinal
Education Outcomes, 2022), and we are ranked in the UK top 10 for graduate
career satisfaction 15 months after graduation (‘Graduate Prospects-On-Track’,
Complete University Guide, 2024.)
Excellence
in teaching and research
We are committed to
high quality teaching and academic excellence and provide the highest standard
of education to our students. Hands-on teaching is specialist, relevant and
practical with access to professional and technical equipment in the relevant
subject areas .
We offer a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees from the
colleges of Business and Social Sciences, Life and Health Sciences and,
Engineering and Physical Sciences. The academic colleges comprise 11 specialist
Schools; blending business, health, science and technology expertise.
Rated 79% in the REF (2021) for research that is world leading or
internationally excellent, Aston University has an excellent reputation for research which
shapes and improves lives. We're proud of the quality of our research and the
real-world applications developed as a result - it makes a substantial and
beneficial difference to people, organisations and society.
Our students
Aston University is a
popular choice for international students. We recognise and welcome the
important academic contribution and cultural diversity international students
bring to our university environment.
With over 17,500 students from more than 120 countries, Aston University is a safe and friendly campus enjoyed by a global, multicultural community. Our diverse student population comprises the second largest proportion of Black and Minority Ethnic students in the UK (Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide Social Inclusion Rankings for BAME students, 2023).
Centrally
located campus in Birmingham, one of Europe's liveliest cities
The Aston University
campus is ideally located on one site within the vibrant city of Birmingham.
One of the ‘greenest’ universities in the UK, the academic campus houses all
the social and accommodation facilities for our students and is within walking
distance to the city.
Birmingham is recognised as a leader in leisure, entertainment, shopping and sport and is an international centre for business, commerce and industry. Home to world class companies and innovative entrepreneurs, Birmingham has one of the youngest populations in Europe. It is a dynamic, business-focused region that is well connected and centrally located in the UK.
About Aston University
Established in 1895 and a university since 1966, Aston University is a research-led university known globally for world-class teaching quality and strong links to business and the professions. Aston University is ranked Top 25 in the Guardian University Guide (2023).
Outstanding
graduate employability and placements
A leading university
for graduate employment success and with an award-winning Careers and
Placements team, Placements, pre-registration years, and work and study abroad
opportunities feature across our undergraduate programmes. This means students
develop essential work skills and a professional profile.
Our employed graduates achieved the 16th largest median salary in the UK out of
all Higher Education Institutions five years after graduation (Longitudinal
Education Outcomes, 2022), and we are ranked in the UK top 10 for graduate
career satisfaction 15 months after graduation (‘Graduate Prospects-On-Track’,
Complete University Guide, 2024.)
Excellence
in teaching and research
We are committed to
high quality teaching and academic excellence and provide the highest standard
of education to our students. Hands-on teaching is specialist, relevant and
practical with access to professional and technical equipment in the relevant
subject areas .
We offer a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees from the
colleges of Business and Social Sciences, Life and Health Sciences and,
Engineering and Physical Sciences. The academic colleges comprise 11 specialist
Schools; blending business, health, science and technology expertise.
Rated 79% in the REF (2021) for research that is world leading or
internationally excellent, Aston University has an excellent reputation for research which
shapes and improves lives. We're proud of the quality of our research and the
real-world applications developed as a result - it makes a substantial and
beneficial difference to people, organisations and society.
Our students
Aston University is a
popular choice for international students. We recognise and welcome the
important academic contribution and cultural diversity international students
bring to our university environment.
With over 17,500 students from more than 120 countries, Aston University is a safe and friendly campus enjoyed by a global, multicultural community. Our diverse student population comprises the second largest proportion of Black and Minority Ethnic students in the UK (Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide Social Inclusion Rankings for BAME students, 2023).
Centrally
located campus in Birmingham, one of Europe's liveliest cities
The Aston University
campus is ideally located on one site within the vibrant city of Birmingham.
One of the ‘greenest’ universities in the UK, the academic campus houses all
the social and accommodation facilities for our students and is within walking
distance to the city.
Birmingham is recognised as a leader in leisure, entertainment, shopping and sport and is an international centre for business, commerce and industry. Home to world class companies and innovative entrepreneurs, Birmingham has one of the youngest populations in Europe. It is a dynamic, business-focused region that is well connected and centrally located in the UK.
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Rankings & Ratings
Aston University is one of the top Public universities in Birmingham, United Kingdom. It is ranked #=416 in QS World University Rankings 2027.
QS World University Rankings
- 2015#=390
- 2016#346
- 2017#358
- 2018#=373
- 2019#=381
- 2020#442
- 2021#511-520
- 2022#=485
- 2023#561-570
- 2024#=446
- 2025#=423
- 2026#=395
- 2027#=416
QS World University Rankings
- 2015#=390
- 2016#346
- 2017#358
- 2018#=373
- 2019#=381
- 2020#442
- 2021#511-520
- 2022#=485
- 2023#561-570
- 2024#=446
- 2025#=423
- 2026#=395
- 2027#=416
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