Our mission is to be the UK's leading university for students aspiring to succeed in business and the professions, where original research, enterprise and inspiring teaching deliver local and global impact.

Students from over 120 countries choose to study at Aston University - a safe and friendly campus enjoyed by a global, multicultural community. Birmingham is on of the UK's most diverse cities and home to an unrivalled cultural heritage, top sporting events, music, performing arts and outstanding world cuisine.

Term dates

2021 - 2022

 

First Term Start Date
New Students	20 September 2021
Returning Students	27 September 2021
First Term End Date	18 December 2021
Second Term	10 January 2022 to 2 April 2022
Third Term	25 April 2022 to 11 June 2022
Spring Degree Congregations	4, 5, 6, 7, 8 April 2022
Summer Degree Congregations	18, 19, 20, 21, 22 July 2022
Referred Examinations	22 to 28 August 2022

2022 - 2023

 

First Term Start Date
New Students	19 September 2022
Returning Students	26 September 2022
First Term End Date	17 December 2022
Second Term	9 January 2023 to 1 April 2023
Third Term	24 April 2023 to 10 June 2023
PG Degree Congregation	TBC
Summer Degree Congregations	TBC
Referred Examinations	21 to 26 August 2023

2023 - 2024

 

First Term Start Date
New Students	18 September 2023
Returning Students	25 September 2023
First Term End Date	16 December 2023
Second Term	8 January 2024 to 28 March 2024
Third Term	22 April 2024 to 8 June 2024
Postgraduate Degree Congregation	TBC
Summer Degree Congregations	22, 23, 24, 25, 26 July 2024  (these dates are subject to change)
Referred Examinations	19 to 24 August 2024

2024 - 2025

 

First Term Start Date
New Students	16 September 2024
Returning Students	23 September 2024
First Term End Date	14 December 2024
Second Term	6 January 2025 to 27 March 2025
Third Term	21 April 2025 to 7 June 2025
Postgraduate Degree Congregation	8 April 2025
Summer Degree Congregations	21, 22, 23, 24, 25 July 2025
Referred Examinations	18 to 22 August 2025

2025 - 2026

 

First Term Start Date
New Students	15 September 2025
Returning Students	22 September 2025
First Term End Date	12 December 2025
Second Term	5 January 2026 to 28 March 2026
Third Term	20 April 2026 to 6 June 2026
Postgraduate Degree Congregation	14 April 2026
Summer Degree Congregations	20, 21, 22, 23, 24 July 2026
Referred Examinations	17-21 August 2026