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Summary
Aston University is redefining what it means to be a university in the modern world, creating a transformative experience tailored to student success. Located in Birmingham, the UK’s second city, Aston offers a dynamic learning environment. Four key Aston Power Skills ensure you stand out from the crowd. Plus, hands-on learning, industry placements, and strong business connections make Aston a leading university for graduate employment.
Student statistics
These stats give you an idea of what the student population looks like at this university.
Study level
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Undergraduate74%Postgraduate26%
Study mode
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Full-time82%Part-time18%
Student population LARGE
- 15,001–25,000 students
Where students come from
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UK78%International21%EU1%
Student gender
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Male 54%Female 46%
League table performance
See the latest league table performance of this university - overall, by subject, and its ranking during the past five years.
University League Table 2027
Overall ranking
52nd out of 130
Overall ranking trend - past 5 years
Ranking breakdown
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Overall score
/ Max 1000635 64%52nd
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Entry standards
/ Max 208120 58%57th
6 -
Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.12 78%91st
8 -
Research quality
/ Max 43.06 76%54th
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Research intensity
/ Max 10.52 52%52nd
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Academic services spend
/ Max 45921822 40%87th
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Facilities spend
/ Max 2556693 27%76th
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Student - staff ratio
/ Min 9.317.3106th
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Continuation
/ Max 10094.8 95%31st
1 -
Graduate prospects – outcomes
/ Max 10076.2 76%47th
21 -
Graduate prospects – on track
/ Max 10077.7 78%30th
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Subject League Tables 2027
Subjects ranked in the top ten
- Accounting & Finance
- Biological Sciences
- Biomedical Sciences
- Building
- Business & Management Studies
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Science
- Economics
- Electrical & Electronic Engineering
- English
- General Engineering
- History
- Law
- Manufacturing & Production Engineering
- Marketing
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Medical Technology & Bioengineering
- Medicine
- Optometry, Ophthalmics & Orthoptics
- Pharmacology & Pharmacy
- Politics
- Psychology
- Sociology
Overall ranking
30th out of 104
Subject ranking trend - past 5 years
Accounting & Finance ranking breakdown
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Overall score
/ Max 10084.7 85%30th
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Entry standards
/ Max 209116 55%36th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.17 79%61st
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Research quality
/ Max 43.09 77%33rd
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Continuation
/ Max 10096.3 96%7th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10071.0 71%31st
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Campus locations
Study options
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For undergraduate courses
Frequently asked questions
At Aston University, employability is built into your degree from day one. You’ll develop work-ready skills through live briefs and applied projects. Along with employer-informed teaching, this helps you understand how your subject works in practice. Aston supports students from a wide range of backgrounds to progress into highly skilled roles across the UK and internationally. Alongside your degree, you’ll build Aston Power Skills. These include AI and digital capability, innovation and entrepreneurship, inclusive leadership, and environmental sustainability.
A degree from Aston University offers high employability (top 30 for Graduate prospects in the Complete University Guide 2025). Opportunities are rooted in strong industry partnerships and include accredited courses and placement years. Aston also has courses in the top ten of their subject area in the Complete University Guide. You can progress to a master's degree or a PhD to become an expert in your field of interest.
Bedroom with study space, ensuite bathroom, utility bills and free Wi-Fi included in the price, with kitchen and dining facilities, and communal areas. 24-hour security is available on campus. Minutes from lecture theatres, Aston Student Village accommodation (owned and managed by Unite Student Accommodation) has everything students need.