- Masters in Marketing has been ranked 45th in the world
- Supply Chain Management is ranked 50th
- The QS Masters World Rankings rate over 1,150 programmes at higher education institutions globally.
Aston University has seen three of its masters programmes placed in the top 100 in the 2025 QS Masters World Rankings released on 25 September.
Aston Business School’s MSc Strategic Marketing Management has made it to 45th in the world, while its Business Analytics MSc makes the top 100.
The MSc in Supply Chain Management, delivered by the University's College of Engineering and Physical Sciences, is also up to 50th place.
The QS Masters World Rankings provide a comprehensive list of the best business schools to study a specialised masters course, rating over 1,150 programmes globally.
Aston Business School is part of an elite group of global business schools that hold the gold standard of ‘triple-crown’ accreditation from AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS.
These latest rankings build on other recent successes for Aston University, 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.
Professor Aleks Subic, Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive of Aston University, said:
“I am delighted that we are continuing our impressive rise in global rankings, thanks to the hard work and dedication of our outstanding academic community and partners.
“Aston Business School's global reputation, focus on entrepreneurialism, and commitment to preparing students for work and life are key pillars of our Aston 2030 Strategy.
“Our strategy defines Aston as an inclusive, entrepreneurial and transformational university, focused on delivering positive, transformational impact for our students, businesses and the communities we serve.”
Professor Zoe Radnor, Pro Vice-Chancellor and Executive Dean for the College of Business and Social Sciences at Aston University, said:
“I am delighted to see such a strong global performance by our masters offering here at Aston University, which confirms Aston Business School as amongst the best in the world.
“This is the latest external accolade in recognition of our excellence in teaching and research and reflects our strengths in working with industry, developing ethical business practices and providing students with a world-class education.”
- 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.
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