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 Students20 September 2021
  
Returning Students27 September 2021
  
First Term End Date18 December 2021
  
Second Term10 January 2022 to 2 April 2022
  
Third Term25 April 2022 to 11 June 2022
  
Spring Degree Congregations4, 5, 6, 7, 8 April 2022
  
Summer Degree Congregations18, 19, 20, 21, 22 July 2022
  
Referred Examinations22 to 28 August 2022
2022 - 2023
First Term Start Date 
  
New Students19 September 2022
  
Returning Students26 September 2022
  
First Term End Date17 December 2022
  
Second Term9 January 2023 to 1 April 2023
  
Third Term24 April 2023 to 10 June 2023
  
Summer Degree Congregations20 July 2023 to 28 July 2023
  
Referred Examinations21 to 26 August 2023
2023 - 2024
First Term Start Date 
  
New Students18 September 2023
  
Returning Students25 September 2023
  
First Term End Date16 December 2023
  
Second Term8 January 2024 to 28 March 2024
  
Third Term22 April 2024 to 8 June 2024
  
Summer Degree Congregations16 July 2024 to 25 July 2024 
  
Referred Examinations

19 to 24 August 2024

2024 - 2025
First Term Start Date 
  
New Students16 September 2024
  
Returning Students23 September 2024
  
First Term End Date14 December 2024
  
Second Term6 January 2025 to 28 March 2025
  
Third Term21 April 2025 to 7 June 2025
  
Summer Degree CongregationsTBC
  
Referred Examinations18 to 22 August 2025
2025 - 2026
First Term Start Date 
  
New Students15 September 2025
  
Returning Students22 September 2025
  
First Term End Date12 December 2025
  
Second Term5 January 2026 to 28 March 2026
  
Third Term20 April 2026 to 6 June 2026
  
Summer Degree CongregationsTBC
  
Referred Examinations17-21 August 2026