We understand that choosing to continue your education will come with financial considerations.

This page provides information about fees for postgraduate research degrees to help you assess your options. For more information about fees, please visit your chosen research programme page.

Tuition fees are reviewed annually and may increase in subsequent years in line with inflation linked to the Retail Price Index (RPI) to take account of the University’s increased costs of delivering the Programme. Any such increase shall always be in accordance with the law. 

Aston Business School

Annual Full-Time Fees for UK Nationals and Students with Settled or Pre-Settled Status: £5,238 for 2026/7

Annual Full-Time Fee for Overseas Students (including Students from EU countries): £16,590 for 2026/7

Social Science and Humanities

Annual Full-Time Fees for UK Nationals and Students with Settled or Pre-Settled Status: £5,238 for 2026/7

Annual Full-Time Fee for Overseas Students (including Students from EU countries): £16,590 for 2026/7

Annual Part-Time Fees: These will be pro-rated for the academic year

Aston Law School

Annual Full-Time Fees for UK Nationals and Students with Settled or Pre-Settled Status: £5,238 for 2026/7

Annual Full-Time Fee for Overseas Students (including Students from EU countries): £16,590 for 2026/7

Annual Part-Time Fees: These will be pro-rated for the academic year

Engineering and Physical Sciences

Annual Full-Time Fees for UK Nationals and Students with Settled or Pre-Settled Status: £5,238 for 2026/7

Annual Full-Time Fee for Overseas Students (including Students from EU countries): £20,160 for 2026/7

Health and Life Sciences

Annual Full-Time Fees for UK Nationals and Students with Settled or Pre-Settled Status: £5,238 for 2026/7

Annual Full-Time Fee for Overseas Students (including Students from EU countries): £22,950 for 2026/7