- The University is up three places to 35th, a rise of 10 places over the past two years
- Its Student Experience score is up 34 places and is now ranked 16th
- Follows rise to 21st place in the Guardian Good University Guide. 2025.
Aston University has climbed the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide by three places in its 2025 ranking, placing it 35th out of 131 institutions nationally. It represents a 10-place climb over the last two years.
The University’s Teaching Quality score has improved 27 places based on the new survey and is now ranked 70th, while the Student Experience score is up 34 places to 16th.
For Graduate Prospects the University makes it to 25th overall, with a Degree Completion Rate of 96.2%, ranking at 22nd.
These latest rankings build on other recent successes, including being named Daily Mail University of the Year for Student Success and a four-place climb to 21st overall in the UK in the 2025 Guardian University Guide. Aston University was also awarded Triple Gold – the highest possible rating for the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) in 2023.
Aston University was also awarded Triple Gold – the highest possible rating for the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) in 2023.Aston University’s History programme is up into the top 10 (8th), Sociology climbed to 21st and Politics to 18th.
Professor Aleks Subic, Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive of Aston University, said:
“I am thrilled to see the University making significant strides in several key league tables this year, as highlighted by the release of the latest Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide.
“I’m incredibly proud of all the colleagues whose hard work continues to drive the University's success.
“This impressive progress reflects Aston University's commitment to excellence in education, employability and inclusivity, which are central pillars of our 2030 strategy.
“By continuing to drive innovation, foster entrepreneurship and support transformational outcomes for our students and community, we are positioning Aston University as a leader in delivering impactful solutions in a rapidly evolving world.”
- Notes to Editors
About Aston University
For over a century, Aston University’s enduring purpose has been to make our world a better place through education, research and innovation, by enabling our students to succeed in work and life, and by supporting our communities to thrive economically, socially and culturally.
Aston University’s history has been intertwined with the history of Birmingham, a remarkable city that once was the heartland of the Industrial Revolution and the manufacturing powerhouse of the world.
Born out of the First Industrial Revolution, Aston University has a proud and distinct heritage dating back to our formation as the School of Metallurgy in 1875, the first UK College of Technology in 1951, gaining university status by Royal Charter in 1966, and becoming The Guardian University of the Year in 2020.
Building on our outstanding past, we are now defining our place and role in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (and beyond) within a rapidly changing world.
For media inquiries in relation to this release, contact Sam Cook, Press and Communications Manager, on (+44) 7446 910063 or email: s.cook2@aston.ac.uk
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