Aston University

Aston University, Aston Street, Birmingham

#=423 QS Global World Ranking
PublicStatus
Very HighResearch Output
13,551Total Students
854Faculty
3,501Int'l Students

About

Aston University offers the perfect combination ofaward-winning teaching, world-class facilities and a fantastic studentexperience.

Situated in the heart of Birmingham, Aston’s campus is aglobal village within one of the friendliest, most diverse and multiculturalcommunities in the UK.

In 2017 the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF),considered to be a game changer for UK universities due to its unprecedentedemphasis on teaching quality and student satisfaction, gave Aston University aGold award – the highest possible accolade. The TEF found that students fromall backgrounds achieve ‘consistently outstanding outcomes’ at Aston, with veryhigh proportions of students going into highly skilled employment or furtherstudy.

Aston was also one of a small group of UKuniversities to be awarded a five star rating by QS (2018), the world’s largestinternational higher education network. These stars were awarded in the areasof teaching, employability, innovation, facilities, inclusiveness andinternationalisation.

About

Aston University offers the perfect combination ofaward-winning teaching, world-class facilities and a fantastic studentexperience.

Situated in the heart of Birmingham, Aston’s campus is aglobal village within one of the friendliest, most diverse and multiculturalcommunities in the UK.

University highlights

2012
#345
2014
#=399
2015
#=390
2016
#346
2017
#358
2018
#=373
2019
#=381
2020
#=442
2021
#511-520
2022
#=485
2023
#561-570
2024
#=446
2025
#=423

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Student & Staff

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Data

Total students

13,551

PG students

22%

UG students

78%

International students

3,501

PG students

69%

UG students

31%

Total faculty staff

854

Int'l staff

330

Domestic staff

524

Total students

13,551

PG students

22%

UG students

78%

International students

3,501

PG students

69%

UG students

31%

Total faculty staff

854

Domestic staff

524

Int'l staff

330

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Scholarships

Offered

Yes

The Scholarships above offer some form of financial aid to prospective students. Please always check the specific requirements and restrictions on scholarship availability.