Aston University is one of the leading career-focused universities in the UK, dedicated to providing real-world work experience, preparing students for post-study work.

We offer extensive support for our international students, including:

• Integrated placement opportunities or work-focused modules (as part of many courses)
• Opportunities to participate in national industry projects and competitions
• Exclusive events with local, national and global graduate employers 
• Connections to local alumni networks across the globe
• Part-time work or volunteering opportunities through the Careers and Placements Team
• Access to a start-up incubator on campus, where students can launch their own business
• Free English language support during your course

We make our international students feel welcome at our safe city-centre campus, and we offer a range of support services to help international students succeed in their studies at Aston University. 

Scholarships for international students
Each year we invest over £5 million in scholarships to help international students to achieve their career ambitions here at Aston University.

Pre-sessional English courses
Designed to improve students’ English and academic skills before starting a course, we offer four pre-sessional English programmes including 28 weeks, 18 weeks, 9 weeks and 5 weeks. 

Visa support
International students can access our free advice service and speak directly to our expert international student visa advisers.

Learning Development Centre
We offer one-to-one tutorials, group workshops and online tutorials to help students develop their maths, academic writing, communication, and study skills. This support helps students with their transition to university, helping them to succeed in their studies. 

International Buddy Scheme
Our International Buddy Scheme connects current UK students with international students to help them get the most out of their time in the UK. This is a great opportunity to meet new people, improve your spoken English, and benefit from our calendar of trips and social events.

Aston Students’ Union
The Aston Students’ Union (SU) helps international students to integrate into our campus community. The SU offers a range of activities, societies and events where international students can make friends and find support. 

Aston University’s campus is based in the cosmopolitan city centre of Birmingham. It’s just a 10-minute walk to reach all the facilities you would expect in a modern city such as excellent transport links, world-class shopping centres and entertainment venues. As the UK’s second largest city, Birmingham is culturally diverse and rich in history.

Being at the centre of the UK means travelling to and from Birmingham is easy. Our international airport serves over 100 direct routes and we have three major train stations. If you want to explore the rest of the UK and Europe, Birmingham is a convenient base to do this from. You can travel to London in less than 90 minutes.

Birmingham is a major hub for business and industry, attracting companies such as Amazon, ASOS, Balfour Beatty, BBC, Deutsche Bank, KPMG, Mott Macdonald and PwC. Major multinationals have made Birmingham their home too - HSBC moved their company headquarters to Birmingham in 2019 and Goldman Sachs opened a new location in Birmingham in 2021.

Birmingham is home to long-established companies such as Cadbury, Jaguar Land Rover, Lloyds Bank and Rolls Royce, as well as newer, thriving companies like Gymshark, all of which have their headquarters in Birmingham.

Whatever your career goals, Birmingham’s job market offers a range of opportunities for students and recent graduates.

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