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Aston University ,UK

  • Birmingham, England
  • Rank

    446

  • Established

    1895

Overview

Times Higher Education Rankings

401–500

Total Students

11000

Total No. of International Students

3000

Acceptance Rate

50%

Application Fees

£22

Aston University is a public research university in Birmingham city, England. The University received its Royal Charter from Queen Elizabeth II on 22 April 1966. In 1955, it became the UK's first College of Advanced Technology. It has a friendly and green campus with several facilities, including cafes, a supermarket, and places to meet, study and get healthy. The University has a mission to become the UK's leading University for students aspiring to succeed in business and the professions, where original research, enterprise, and inspiring teaching deliver local and global impact. The University proudly wins the trust of more than 13000 students studying in all 12 schools from approximately 120 countries.

 

Why Choose Aston University?

Located in the centre of Birmingham City (the second-largest city in UK), it is a welcoming home for career-minded international students with various places to explore and enjoy. It is one of the leading career-focused universities in UK, dedicated to providing real-world experience to all its students. The University provides its students with all modern facilities, including a library, theater, laboratories, and many more. Some major reasons to study at Aston University, UK are:

Research-Oriented

The University believes in providing a research-oriented education to its students. It has a mission to deliver education that changes the lives of students for the better. According to REF (Research Excellence Framework), 79% of the University's research is recognised as 'world leading' and 'internationally excellent'. The University empowers its researchers with access to cutting-edge facilities and investment opportunities.

Professional Placements

One of the best things about Aston University is its focus on employability. It works with its students to help them secure a placement that suits their career goals. The University has strong links with business, industry, and professions and believes in providing real-world experience to its students. Most courses offered at the University include a placement year, where international students get the opportunity to put their skills into practice and interact with professionals.

Career and Placements Teams

The University has a dedicated Careers and Placements team to support its students as soon as they arrive in the first year. It helps you find your part-time job, assists you in finding your perfect placement, checks your CV, provides you skills to crack interviews, teaches you how to network with employers, supports you through the ups and downs, keeps you motivated, and helps you find your dream job.

Business Engagement

The University provides a wide range of business services with a proven track record. Since Birmingham Municipal Technical School began in 1895, enterprise and knowledge exchange has been central to the university's mission. The programs at the University have helped hundreds of organisations across the UK in solving business challenges. So if you are a big thinker with new business ideas and wish to upskill yourself, then Aston University is the perfect choice for you.

 

Key Features

Apart from the various facilities available at the university, it has some key features which can convince an international student to study in Aston. These features are: 

  • 79% of research is recognised as world-leading

  • 75.0% overall satisfaction among Aston students

  • 28th in the UK for Graduate Career Prospects

  • 33rd in the UK for students achieving First or Upper Second Class Degrees

  • 36th in the UK for student Degree Completion Rate

  • 3000 international students from 120 countries

  • 24/7 facility of library

  • The estimated starting salary for international students is roughly £23,000 per year

Aston University Courses & Fees

Course Fees

UG Fees: 2029100 INR

PG Fees: 2255700 INR

Aston University Courses

Aston University courses offers a diverse range for international students at undergraduate, postgraduate and postgraduate research levels. It includes courses related to various subjects such as Business, Computer Science, Engineering and Applied Science, English, History, Law, Life Sciences, Mathematics, Medicine and Health Sciences, Politics and International Relations, and Sociology and Policy. The list of all the major courses available at the university is mentioned below.

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Admission Criteria

Intake’s deadline

UG: Jan 31, 2024, PG: 31 Jan, 2024

To be accepted at the university’s program, the student must be able to satisfy certain English language requirements and academic requirements. The minimum score required will depend on the programme you are applying for. Moreover, international students who are unable to secure the minimum score in English proficiency may opt for foundation courses and the rate of acceptance is expected 50%. The basic eligibility criteria to enrol in Aston University is mentioned below.

 

Aston University Entry Requirements

Eligibility

Undergraduate

Post Graduate

Doctorate (PhD)

Academics

2.4-2.8 GPA 2.4-2.8 GPA 2.4-2.8 GPA

IELTS

Above 5.5-7.0 Above 5.5-7.0 Above 6.5

TOEFL

78-101 Score 78-101 Score 93 Overall Score

PTE

64-67 Score 64-67 Score 67 Overall Score

MOI

Accepted (if 75% or above marks in 12th English)

Accepted (if 75% or above marks in 12th English)

Not accepted

LOR

Requires One Or Two Requires One Or Two Requires One Or Two

Work Experience

- - -

Duolingo

110 (with a minimum of 85 in each sub-score)

110 (with a minimum of 85 in each sub-score)

Not accepted

Language Cert

B2 score

B2 score

B2 score

 

  • The overall score required in IELTS varies from subject to subject

  • Few postgraduate programs at Aston requires an overall TOEFL score of 101

  • Few undergraduate programs require a minimum overall score of 67 in PTE

  • Some of the undergraduate courses require a minimum of 75% in the 12th standard

  • To apply for the MBA program, international students have to appear for the GMAT

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Aston University Scholarships

Aston University provides a range of international scholarships to recognise the students academic, professional, and personal experience. It has invested over £1 million in scholarships to help students achieve their career ambitions at the University. To apply for the scholarship, students must first apply for an Aston University course. Some of the top scholarships available at Aston are mentioned below.

S.No. Scholarship Name Max Scholarship amount Scholarship Type Number of Awards
1 Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarship £8,000
2 Global Ambassador Scholarship 3,000 pounds
3 Ferguson Scholarship 10,500 pounds
4 Women in Engineering Scholarship 6,000 pounds
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