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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.

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Principles and Policies

Our principles and policies govern all activities

Our History

Our Heritage

Rankings and Awards

Our successes, impacts and achievements

Our Mission, Vision and Values

What is most important to us

Region and Society

The social purpose that is core to our mission

Governance and Management

View our charter, council, senate and committees

Regulatory Information

Define the governance of the University

Carbon Neutral Roadmap 2021-2050

The Carbon Neutral Roadmap supports the University's Sustainability Strategy to present a bold vision of becoming carbon neutral for Scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions by 2050

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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

Summer Degree Congregations	20 July 2023 to 28 July 2023

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

Summer Degree Congregations	TBC

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

Summer Degree Congregations	TBC

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

Summer Degree Congregations	TBC

Referred Examinations	17-21 August 2026