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Aston Street, Birmingham, UK
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Contact Number: +441212043000
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Website: https://www2.aston.ac.uk
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Location: Aston Street, Birmingham, UK
Overview
Aston University is a public research university situated in the city centre of Birmingham, England. Aston began as the Birmingham Municipal Technical School in 1895, evolving into the UK's first College of Advanced Technology in 1956. Aston University received its royal charter from Queen Elizabeth II on 22 April 1966.
In 2017, Aston received recognition by Times Higher Education for the second-best teaching quality in the UK. For 2018, it was ranked in the top 55 universities in the UK by all major domestic and international league tables. Aston was ranked by QS as the 42nd best university in the world under 50 years old in 2015.
Founded in 1895 and a University since 1966, Aston is a long established research-led University known for its world-class teaching quality and strong links to industry, government and commerce. Professor Julia King became Vice-Chancellor of the University in 2006. Aston University is based in the centre of Birmingham, home to over 65,000 students and one of Europe liveliest and most welcoming cities. Our friendly and safe 40 acre campus houses all the University's academic, social and accommodation facilities for our 9,500 students. Aston offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes, and also works with the public and private sector to develop tailored Continuing Professional Development and Foundation Degree programmes.
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We believe that education should be truly global. At Aston University we’ve forged links with learning institutions and organisations around the world. Whether you are coming to the UK to learn, or a UK student planning to study or work abroad, we’ve got all the information you need.
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To join one of our degree apprenticeship programmes you need to be in employment and have the support of your employer. If you're already in employment, take a look at our employee information.
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Estimated living expenses for full-time students in the UK are £1,015 per calendar month or £12,180 per annum.
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At Aston University we are committed to supporting the most talented and hardworking students to achieve their potential by providing a range of scholarships to help lower tuition and living costs.
Read MoreWhy Choose Us
At Aston we establish a bespoke consultancy relationship with you, based on a commitment to quality, trust and dialogue that helps you interpret and articulate the challenges you face. We work in partnership with you to help first identify and then shape your priorities to assure maximum impact from your investment with us.
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Aston University
Institution Ranking
WUR401–500
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Teaching Excellence Framework

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Course Offer and Acceptance
82.51%
Offers Issued
Offers Issued: 12,480
Applications: 15,125
15.73%
Accepted
Acceptance: 2,220
Applicants: 14,115
This is the latest available data, published by UCAS - January 2020. All data is based on UCAS standard definitions.
Student Population
14,990 Students
UK Students: 12,525 (83.56%)
EU Students: 740 (4.94%)
Non-EU Students: 1,725 (11.51%)
(Source: HESA 2018/19)