Aston University

About us

Location Birmingham, United Kingdom Funding Type Public
No of Students 15500 Establishment University
Founded In 1895 Estimated Cost of Living 9207 GBP
Address Aston St, Birmingham B4 7ET, UK

Students from over 120 countries choose to study at Aston University - a safe and friendly campus enjoyed by a global, multicultural community. Birmingham is one of the UK’s most diverse cities and home to an unrivaled cultural heritage, top sporting events, music, performing arts and outstanding world cuisine.

Aston University received its Royal Charter from Queen Elizabeth II on 22 April 1966.
The Charter of the University outlines objectives appropriate to a technological university: "to advance, disseminate and apply learning and knowledge by teaching and research, for the benefit of industry and commerce and of the community generally: and to enable students to obtain the advantage of a university education, and such teaching and research may include periods outside the University in industry or commerce or wherever the University considers proper for the best advancement of its objects." 

Why?

Student Satisfaction

* 84% satisfaction: The University received an overall satisfaction score of 84.15%, placing Aston above the sector average for            the sixth consecutive year and ahead of many institutions.   
* 18th out of 120 UK Universities for Student Experience (Sunday Times Good University Guide 2018)