Aston University
Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
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| # 353 | THE World University Rankings 2014-2015 | |
| 8 | Undergraduate programs | |
| 2 | Postgraduate programs |
Overview
| Institution type | Public |
| Year established | |
| Campus setting | Urban |
| Student population | Medium (1,001 to 10,000) |
| International students | 35% |
| Nationalities | Contact the university / college |
About Aston University
Since its establishment in 1895 and its recognition in 1966, Aston is one of UK's most premier higher education institutes centred on research.
Ranked a top university for graduate employability for 20 years running (80 in the World and 12th in the UK according QS Graduate Employability Rankings), Aston places high dedication and drive for placements after graduation, earning an employability rate of 80% within the first six months of finishing, higher than the sector average of 73% (according to the Times/Sunday Times 2018 Good University Guide).
Students have the option to enrol for sandwich courses - bachelor degrees that include paid work placement or a study abroad year with a partnered institution.
*The work placement provides the opportunity to put knowledge into practice whilst gaining valuable professional experience to enhance employment prospects.
Admissions
| IELTS | Contact the university / college |
| TOEFL | Contact the university / college |
For admission requirements and intakes for each individual course/programme please refer to course details.
Courses available 10
Tuition and application fees
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Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
| Application fee (local students) | Contact the university / college |
| Application fee (international students) | Contact the university / college |
| Student visa fee (international students) | Contact the university / college |
Living cost
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Average cost in United Kingdom
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| Food | Data not available |
| Accommodation | Data not available |
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Accommodation
James Watt
- Open to all Years
- Centrally located on campus
- 5-7 beds en suite
- 10 minutes away from New Street Train Station and Bull Ring Shopping Centre
- 20 minutes away from arts and culture hubs
William Murdoch
- Open to all Years
- Also centrally located on campus
- 5-7 beds en suite (price higher than James Watt)
- 10 minutes walk form New Street Train Station and Bull Ring Shopping Centre
- 20 minutes walk from arts and culture hubs
Mary Sturge
- First Years guaranteed accomodation placements
- Also centrally located on campus
- 5-7 beds en suite available for longer durations
Lakeside
- Available for returning students only
Harriet Martineau
- Available for returning students only
Campus
Located on a 60 green acre, Aston University is right in the city centre of Burmingham, within 5-10 minutes walk of the area's public transport, business and entertainment hubs.
Student population
Medium (1,001 to 10,000)
Total population
| Undergraduate students | Contact the university / college |
| Postgraduate students | Contact the university / college |
| International students | Contact the university / college |
