Rankings

Our global rankings, awards and accreditations 

Aston University is globally renowned for high quality teaching and employability success. We have been recognised by a large number of professional bodies through their prestigious awards, rankings and accreditations, which we are incredibly proud of.

We are particularly proud to be The Guardian University of the Year and THE Outstanding Entrepreneurial University.

Awards

QS World University Rankings by Subject

 

Ranked in the Top 100

Aston University is ranked in the top 100 in the world for Business and Management Studies and Marketing (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025) 

Tier One Global MBA

 Tier One Global MBA Institution

Aston University has maintained its status as a Tier One Global MBA institution by CEO Magazine 2025.

QS Award

​Top 10% in the world

Top 10% of global evaluated institutions (QS World University Rankings 2025)

Rankings

Eduniversal Rankings 2023/4
QS World University Rankings Top 100 
CEO Magazine Tier One MBA
  • Aston Business School's full-time MBA programme is ranked in tier one by the CEO Magazine European MBA Rankings 2025.
  • Aston's Online MBA is ranked 35th in the world by CEO Magazine's Global MBA Rankings 2025.
QS Executive MBA Rankings

Aston Business School's Executive MBA has ranked 89th in the world by the QS Executive MBA Rankings, 2025.

QS Online MBA Rankings

Aston's Online MBA is ranked 24th in Europe by the QS Online MBA Rankings 2024.

Financial Times European Business Schools Rankings

Aston Business School has been named amongst the top 100 in the 2024 Financial Times European Business Schools ranking.

Accreditations

Triple Accreditation - AAC SB, AMBA and EQUIS

Aston Business School is part of an elite group of business schools across the globe who hold the triple accreditation from AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS.

Triple Accreditation - CILT, CIPS and CMI

The MSc Supply Chain Management programme is accredited by Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT), Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) and Chartered Management Institute (CMI).

Small Business Charter

Aston Business School was one of the first UK business school to be awarded the Small Business Charter by the Chartered Association of Business Schools in recognition of the support we provide to small and medium sized businesses.

British Psychological Society (BPS)

MSc Health Psychology programmes are accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) and confers Stage 1 Training to become a Health Psychologist. 

MSc Work Psychology is a BPS accredited course of Occupational Psychology (Stage 1).

Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD)

MSc Human Resource Management is fully accredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), and meets the requirements of the CIPD Level 7 Advanced Diploma in HR.

Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA) and Charted Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)

MSc Accounting and Finance is accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA). This means you will benefit from exemptions, which will reduce the number of ACCA or CIMA professional exams that you will need to take to become a fully qualified accountant once in employment.

Institute of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE)

MSc Mechanical Engineering is accredited by the Institute of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE).

Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA)

MSc Sustainable Engineering is fully accredited by the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment - the professional body for everyone working in the industry.

Regius Chair in Pharmacy

Aston Pharmacy School is the only school in the UK to hold a prestigious Regious Chair in Pharmacy awarded by HM the Queen.

General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)

Diploma for Overseas Pharmacists (OSPAP) is accredited by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).