Applying to Aston
Our reputation for excellent teaching and student success draws together a vibrant international community from 120 countries.
Aston University is one of the leading career-focused universities in the UK, dedicated to providing real-world experience to all of our students.
Located in the centre of Birmingham, the UK's second-largest city, Aston is a welcoming home for career-minded students, and its graduates are amongst the highest-paid five years after graduation (LEO, 2024), 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.
We offer extensive support for our international students, including help with gaining work experience, free English language support, and a range of scholarships that help talented students to achieve their full potential as they experience the UK’s second-largest city.
We're a great choice
Aston Business School has been ranked 66th in the world and 8th in the UK for Business and Management studies.
Shortlisted - Business School of the Year
Aston Business School has been shortlisted in the Business School of the Year 2023.
Aston University has been placed in the top 10% of universities evaluated in the 2025 QS World University Rankings.
- Why Aston?
Top 10% globally
Aston University is ranked in the top 10% globally in the QS World University Rankings 2025
University of the Year Runner Up for Graduate Employment
Aston is University of the Year Runner Up for Graduate Employment in the Times and Sunday Times University Guide, 2024
Shortlisted for Business School of the Year
Aston University has been shortlisted for Business School of the Year in the Times Higher Education Awards, 2023
25th in the UK
The Guardian University Guide, 2024 ranked Aston University 25th overall and 22nd the UK for students’ career prospects following graduation
66th in the World
Aston Business School has been ranked 66th in the world for business and management studies (QS World University Rankings By Subject 2024)
Outstanding earnings after graduation
Graduates of Aston University are among the highest paid in the country five years after graduating, according to new data released by the Department for Education.
The 2024 Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) data shows that employed Aston University graduates have the 19th largest median salary out of all higher education institutions five years after graduation at £35,400.
Aston is ranked in the top 20 in the UK for Career Prospects (WhatUni Rankings, 2023)
Top 10 Students’ Union
Aston Students’ Union was rated 8th in the UK in the 2022 What Uni League Table, which is based on votes from more than 30,000 students across the country.
Key accolades over the past few years include:
- University of the Year, 2020 (The Guardian)
- Outstanding Entrepreneurial University, 2020 (Times Higher Education Awards)
- Buildings That Inspire: Aston Students' Union (The Guardian University Awards, 2020)
- Silver Athena SWAN award for impact towards gender equality
Read more about Aston University's successes, impacts and achievements here.
- International Scholarships
We're investing over £2 million in scholarships for international students to help you achieve your career ambitions here at Aston University.
- Your Country or Region
- Find out who to contact for help with your application, entry requirements for your country or region, and available scholarships.
- How to Apply
Interested in applying? Here's your step-by-step guides to applying to Aston University:
Undergraduate application guide
