- Aston University’s Careers Service has been ranked 11th in the UK in the 2025 StudentCrowd University Awards, a rise of seven places from last year
- The ranking recognises the transformative support of Aston’s award-winning careers and placements team
- The university also ranked 11th for wifi and internet, 15th for job prospects and 19th for its students' union.
Aston University’s Careers Service has been ranked 11th in the UK in the StudentCrowd University Awards – a rise of seven places from last year – recognising the transformative support the careers and placements team delivers for up to three years after graduation.
The university’s award-winning team work closely with industry professionals and employers from across the globe to source placement and graduate opportunities for students. They also support students with developing the skills and experience they need to choose the right career path and stand out in a competitive job market.
Aston’s commitment to student success and maximising employability means that the university is top 20 for graduate salaries (2024 Longitudinal Education Outcomes) and has been recognised as the Daily Mail University of the Year for Student Success 2025.
The 2025 StudentCrowd University Awards were based on 32,097 verified student reviews and are designed to celebrate the best student experiences across the country.
Based on student reviews, Aston also ranked 11th for wifi and internet, 15th for job prospects and 19th for its students' union.
Osama Khan, deputy vice-chancellor, academic, Aston University, said:
“We are incredibly proud to see Aston University’s Careers Service recognised among the top in the UK. This ranking reflects our commitment to empowering students with the skills, opportunities and support they need to thrive in their careers, long after graduation. It’s a testament to the dedication of our careers and placements team who work collaboratively with our academics to ensure our curriculum is practice-based and industry relevant, and to the strong partnerships we continually build with employers worldwide.”
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About Aston University
For over 130 years, Aston University has been making our world a better place through education, research and innovation. Our history is intertwined with the remarkable city of Birmingham, once the heartland of the Industrial Revolution and now the thriving base for an innovation ecosystem of global significance, which Aston is co-creating.
Our vision is to be a leading university for science, technology and enterprise, measured by the positive transformational impact we achieve for our people, students, businesses and the communities we serve.
Aston focuses on high-quality, exploitable research that has an impact on society through medical breakthroughs, advancements in engineering, policy and practice in government, and the strategies and performance of business.
The university offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes, as well as continuing professional development solutions.
Thanks to its focus on delivering excellent outcomes for students, Aston University's reputation continues to grow. It was recognised as the Daily Mail University of the Year for Student Success 2025, is second in England for social mobility (2023 HEPI Social Mobility Index), and is top 20 for graduate salaries (2024 Longitudinal Education Outcomes).
Aston University is now defining its place in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (and beyond) within a rapidly changing world.
For media enquiries in relation to this release, contact Loretta Milan, Head of Communications, on (+44) 7773 773959 or email: l.milan@aston.ac.uk