Driven by passion and purpose, Aston University is here for a reason – to help you achieve your goals.

So, if you’re looking to gain skills that make employers notice you, build industry contacts and connections, achieve chartered status, or even launch a business, it’s time to get excited about your future. 

Find your reason to study a degree at Aston University.​

We're a great choice​

QS top 30%

Top 30% Global University

Aston University has been placed in the top 30% of global universities in the 2024 QS World University Rankings.

THE Award

Shortlisted - Business School of the Year

Aston Business School has been shortlisted in the Business School of the Year 2023

QS Award

Shortlisted for QS Reimagine Education Award

Aston University was shortlisted for the Innovation in Business Education Award (QS Reimagine Education Awards 2023).

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It's your time to join our globally ranked university - postgraduate degrees starting April 2024

 

A highly ranked university
  • Awarded Triple Gold – the highest possible rating for the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023
  • Top 30% globally (QS World University Rankings, 2024)
  • University of the Year Runner Up for Graduate Employment (Times and Sunday Times University Guide, 2024)
  • Shortlisted for Business School of the Year (Times Higher Education Awards, 2023)
  • 25th overall in the UK (Guardian University Guide, 2024) 
  • Top 10% globally for international students (Study Abroad Aide, World Rankings for Best Universities for International Students, 2024)
  • 22nd the UK for students’ career prospects following graduation (Guardian University Guide, 2024)
  • 3rd in the UK for Chemical Engineering (Guardian University Guide, 2024)
  • 2nd in the UK for health professions courses (Guardian University Guide, 2023)
  • 6th in the UK for international relations (Guardian University Guide, 2023)
  • Among 1% of business schools in the world to have triple accreditation
  • 3rd in the UK for chemical engineering (Guardian University Guide, 2024)
  • 4th in the UK for anatomy and physiology (Guardian University Guide, 2024)
  • 9th in the UK for international relations (Guardian University Guide, 2024)
Award-winning careers support
  • University of the Year Runner Up for Graduate Employment (Times and Sunday Times University Guide, 2024)
  • Best University Careers/Employability Service (National Undergraduate Employability Awards, 2022)
  • Top 10 in the UK for ‘Graduate Prospects On-Track’ (Complete University Guide 2024)
  • 18th in the UK for graduate prospects and 22nd for continuation rate (Times and Sunday Times University Guide, 2024)
  • Top 20 in the UK for Career Prospects (WhatUni Rankings, 2023) 
  • 22nd the UK for students’ career prospects following graduation (Guardian University Guide, 2024)
  • 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)
Degrees with integrated work placements

Best University Placements Service (National Undergraduate Employability Awards, 2022)

Birmingham – a city of opportunity 

The Aston University campus is centrally located in Birmingham, the UK’s second largest city and a major hub for business and industry.

Birmingham is ranked top 50 in the world (QS Best Cities, 2024)