All Levels
Aston International Scholarship
Automatic award for eligible offer holders
Aston University
Birmingham, United Kingdom
"A Birmingham city-centre university known for business and placement years"
At a Glance
Accept Rate
—
Avg Salary/Yr
—
Ranking
#395 (QS)
PSW VISA
18 months (PhD 3 years)
About Aston University
Aston University was founded in 1895 and received university status in 1966. It sits on a compact city-centre campus in Birmingham, has 18,000+ students from more than 120 countries, and is home to the triple-accredited Aston Business School. Aston is known for business, engineering, life and health sciences, and for its placement year, which is charged at a flat GBP 2,500 for international students.
Rankings & Recognition
#395
Ranked #395 in the QS World University Rankings 2026 (#416 in QS 2027).
Accreditations & Memberships
Public university, England
Triple-accredited Aston Business School
QS 2026 Performance Breakdown
Score out of 100 across each QS evaluation pillar, with Aston University's global standing for that metric.
Academic Reputation
#
Employer Reputation
#
Faculty Student Ratio
#
Citations per Faculty
#
#
Key Facts
1895
Founded
1966
University Status
approx. 18,000+
Total Students
120+
Student Countries
GBP 2,500 flat
Placement Year Fee
Popular Programs
Business and Management
International Relations
Accounting and Finance
Law
Engineering
Life and Health Sciences
Application Details
Application Route
Direct online or UCAS
Intakes
September, January
Placement Year Fee
GBP 2,500
Scholarships
Automatic for eligible offers
Standardized Test Requirements
| Test | Minimum Score |
|---|---|
|
IELTS (selected MSc, approx.)
|
6.5 overall |
|
TOEFL iBT (selected MSc, approx.)
|
93 |
Study Abroad & Visa Details
Visa Approval Rate
—
I-20 Processing
Student visa (CAS from university)
Post-Study Work
18 months (PhD 3 years)
Green Card Pathway
Skilled Worker visa
Financials
Application Fee
N/A
Avg Scholarship
N/A
Career Outcomes
73%
Placement Ratio
18 months (PhD 3 years)
Post-Study Work
Where Graduates Land
Faculty & Alumni
Academic Staff —
Student-Staff Ratio —
—
Notable Alumni
Campus & Location
Aston's campus is in the centre of Birmingham, close to the city's shops, rail stations and Millennium Point.
Campus Details
City-centre
Birmingham campus
Aston
Business School
Close
to rail stations
Campus Forecast
Mild winters
Warm summers
Rain through the year
Inland city
Student Life & Housing
Housing
On-campus residences
Private student flats
Dining
Campus cafes and canteens
City centre restaurants
Health & Wellness
Student wellbeing services
Disability support
Activities & Clubs
Students Guild societies
Sports clubs
Careers and placement events
Diversity & Demographics
Student Countries
120+
Cost Deep-Dive
Tuition - Bachelor's 2026/27
approx. GBP 22,575-23,500 / year
Tuition - Master's 2026/27
approx. GBP 23,100-32,000 / year
Placement Year Fee
GBP 2,500 flat
Intakes & Deadlines
Aston admits international students in September and January. The January 2027 intake is billed at the 2026/27 fee rate, and fees are held flat for the length of the programme.
Scholarships at Aston University
1 scholarship available
These are general eligibility guidelines. Always confirm exact requirements with the university's admissions office or your Sukhada counsellor.
Academic Requirements
Undergraduate
Course-specific grades and English test. Selected MSc courses need IELTS 6.5.
Postgraduate
Relevant bachelor's degree. Selected MSc courses need IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL iBT 93.
English Proficiency
IELTS (selected MSc, approx.)
TOEFL iBT (selected MSc, approx.)
Required Documents
Passport copy
Academic transcripts and certificates
English test result (IELTS / TOEFL)
Personal statement
Academic reference
CV (postgraduate)
Passport photo
Application Process
1
Choose course
Pick a course on the university website.
2
Apply online
Apply directly or through UCAS for undergraduate courses.
3
Offer
Receive an offer and accept it.
4
Pay deposit
Pay the tuition deposit if the university asks for one.
5
Get CAS
Receive the Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS).
6
Student visa
Apply for the UK Student visa, then arrive and enrol.
Campus & Location
Aston's campus is in the centre of Birmingham, close to the city's shops, rail stations and Millennium Point.
Master's
2
Aston University
📍 Birmingham
Master's
International Accounting and Finance
Aston University
📍 Birmingham
Master's
International Relations
Bachelor's
1
Aston University
📍 Birmingham
Bachelor's
International Business and Management
LLM
1
Aston University
📍 Birmingham
Enquire Now
Fill in your details to enquire about Aston University