STUDENT SUPPORT
We are here to help and looking after you during your time as a student at Aston University is essential to us.
Supporting your student life at Aston
Wellbeing support
Our dedicated teams are here to support you with a variety of services tailored to your needs. Whether you're seeking one-on-one counselling, guidance from our chaplains representing all faiths and non-faith perspectives, or a space to unwind and connect with fellow students, we’ve got you covered.
Our wellbeing service offers activities like arts and crafts, board games, card games, and much more - designed to foster relaxation, creativity, and community.
Visit our health and wellbeing pages.
Mental health and welfare support
For students who experience mental health challenges, financial crisis, housing instability, relationship breakdown, or any other situation that impacts their health and safety, our Welfare and Safeguarding team responds with individualised care to help address the issues.
The Welfare and Safeguarding team is comprised of registered healthcare professionals, meaning our Advisers are qualified, licensed, and experienced in providing mental health interventions, assessing risk, and collaborating with other teams to ensure holistic, student-centred support. Our team holds credentials in psychiatric nursing, social work, and psychotherapy.
Visit our mental health and welfare pages.
Disability and neurodiversity support
We provide advice and support to students who have a physical or sensory disability, neurodiversity, specific learning differences or long-term health conditions.
These can be in the form of adjustments to exams and coursework deadlines, support around campus, or access to assistive technology.
Visit our disability and neurodiversity support pages.
Chaplaincy
Our chaplains offer pastoral support for staff and students. The team are here for those of all religious backgrounds or none at the University.
The Aston University Chaplaincy team is based at the Martin Luther King (MLK) Multi-Faith Centre, located in the centre of campus.
Visit our chaplaincy pages.
Safety
A safe and welcoming community is our top priority. We believe that for students, staff, and visitors to excel at Aston, our physical and digital spaces must be inclusive and accessible for everyone.
The Campus Safety Team ensures that the campus is safe and provides prompt, professional support 24 hours a day. Our SafeZone app provides a direct line to the Campus Safety team and enables them to instantly locate the caller’s whereabouts on campus.
Visit our campus safety pages.
Student Solutions Centre
Our Student Solutions Centre is the in-person support location for all students at Aston and the place to go for information and advice.
Situated at the centre of campus, our helpful staff are here to support you and offer advice on any issues you may have.
Have a question about finances, want to find out about wellbeing, or just need some help? We are here for you.
Students' Union
Welcome to Aston Students’ Union, your go-to place for making your university experience unforgettable.
Run by students, for students, we’re here to represent your views and make sure you get the most out of your time at Aston University. We currently have 18,000 students who we represent every day.
We’ve got a dedicated prayer space and versatile rooms to support student-run clubs and societies. With over 140 amazing student clubs and societies to choose from, there’s something for everyone.
Accommodation
Aston partners with Unite Students to provide award-winning accommodation on our small, friendly campus.
Aston Student Village is two minutes’ walk from all campus buildings and a short distance from the city centre. Accommodation includes communal study and social spaces, community activities and 24-hour security.
We guarantee accommodation for all first year students, according to accommodation policy criteria, and we offer accommodation support to all our students.
Financial advice and scholarships
We offer a range of scholarships to ensure that anyone who is qualified to come to Aston University can do so, regardless of their financial circumstances. We are committed to supporting the most talented and hardworking students to achieve their potential through schemes that help lower tuition and living costs.
If you need advice about money matters, our advice teams and Student Solutions Centre are also here to help and support you every step of the way.
Find out more about funding and scholarship options for your degree level below:
Study support
Study spaces
With areas for group working and quiet study, you can hook your laptop to a TV screen and rehearse a presentation, collaborate on projects or focus on your coursework.
Up for a challenge? Exercise your mind and body using one of the stationary study bikes.
Digital technology support
We provide dedicated facilities, services and support for your digital needs. Our extensive IT facilities offer a range of networked software packages, database systems, modelling tools and computer-aided learning materials.
You’ll find WiFi study spaces around campus and My Aston Portal (MAP) hosts many of the digital services you need to access your modules, lectures, slides, assignments and connect with your fellow students.
Visit our digital support services pages.
The Library
We are with you all the way to help you maximise your potential.
We support you by providing up-to-date books and articles online and in print, a range of study spaces across campus to suit your needs 24/7, which include laptops you can borrow and access to computers.
Visit our Library pages.
Learning services
With us, you can learn how to develop your speaking and presentation skills, time management and essay writing.
Improve your maths, academic writing, English language and communication skills, research skills and much more.
You can also join one of our mentoring schemes to help you settle into university life, build confidence and learn from the experiences of others.
Visit our Learning Development Centre pages.
Free industry-standard creative tools
Aston is an Adobe Creative Campus
Aston University is proud to be an Adobe Creative Campus, giving all of our students and staff access to industry-standard tools like Adobe Creative Cloud and Adobe Express.
These platforms are designed to help you express your ideas creatively and develop essential digital skills for the future, no matter what discipline you study.
Careers support
The UK's biggest careers team
We don’t just prepare you for a job – we prepare you for a successful, fulfilling career. Our Careers and Placements team is committed to helping you at every step of the way.
At Aston University, you don’t just learn – you learn to lead.
Whether you would like to study or work abroad, secure a professional placement or consider starting your own business, we can help.
International student support
As an international student at Aston University, you’ll join a diverse community from over 120 countries. Located in Birmingham, the UK’s second-largest city, our campus connects you to a vibrant, multicultural city and a global centre for business and industry.
We provide support to help you find part-time jobs and volunteering opportunities. You’ll also have access to a start-up incubator and free English language support throughout your course.
