International Pathway Centre

OnCampus Aston 

International students can study a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees at Aston University through OnCampus Aston, our International Pathway Centre.

We welcome international students to study our pathway programmes across a range of subject areas including business, finance, engineering, the health professions and law.

Undergraduate foundation programmes for international students

A foundation programme will enable you to progress to your chosen undergraduate course at Aston University if you’re an international student and don’t meet our requirements for direct entry.

You’ll learn essential English language skills and develop your subject knowledge as you prepare for academic life in the UK.

OnCampus Aston offers a range of undergraduate foundation programmes, international year one and Pre-Master’s programmes for international students to progress to Aston University.

Why study at Aston University? 

Awarded Triple Gold

The highest possible rating for the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023

Top 30% in the world

Ranked in the top 30% globally (QS World University Rankings, 2024)

22nd in the UK

Students’ career prospects following graduation (Guardian University Guide, 2024)

A highly ranked university

University rankings

• 25th overall in the UK (Guardian University Guide, 2024) 
• 18th in the UK for graduate prospects and 22nd for continuation rate (Times and Sunday Times University Guide, 2024)
• Ranked in the top 20% of universities in the world (2025 Times Higher Education World University Rankings)

Graduate employment

• University of the Year Runner Up for Graduate Employment (Times and Sunday Times University Guide, 2024)
• Top 10 in the UK for ‘Graduate Prospects On-Track’ (Complete University Guide 2024)
• Top 20 in the UK for Career Prospects (WhatUni Rankings, 2023) 

Aston Business School recognition

• Shortlisted for Business School of the Year (Times Higher Education Awards, 2023)
• 1 % of business school globally with triple accreditation 

International student rankings

• Top 10% globally for international students (Study Abroad Aide, World Rankings for Best Universities for International Students, 2024)

Pathway Programme Benefits

• Guaranteed progression, subject to qualifications, performance and progression pathway
• Full university experience that prepares you academically and culturally for your degree, and for life in the UK
• English language support
• Develop your academic research and writing skills
• An introduction to your chosen subject area
• Enter with a lower English Language (IELTS) score and develop your English while studying

How the programmes work

Each programme is made up of modules that relate to your chosen subject area.

These will:

• Increase your subject knowledge
• Develop your study skills to prepare you for academic life
• Improve your English language skills
• Give you a deeper understanding of British culture

There are multiple pathways to choose from depending on your intended progression degree:

Undergraduate Foundation

For the Undergraduate Foundation there are: 

• Business, Economics, Finance and Management
• Humanities and Social Sciences
• Engineering and Physical Sciences
• Life Sciences

International Year 1

For International Year 1 there are:

• Accounting and Finance
• Business and Management
• Computer Science
• Cybersecurity
• International Business and Management
• Marketing
• Law

Pre-Master's

For Pre-Master’s there is one pathway with progression to a wide range of master’s degrees across many subject areas.

After successfully completing your pathway programme, you can move straight on to your chosen undergraduate or master’s degree course at Aston University as long as you’ve met all the progression criteria required. 

Student Testimonials

Find out why some of our previous students studied through OnCampus Aston.