Aston University: study abroad at a UK university

Welcome to Aston University

Build the foundations of your future career with a degree from Aston University. Situated in Birmingham, the UK’s ‘second city’, Aston has some of the highest quality teaching anywhere in the country, and an elite Business School with a formidable reputation.

Your routes to Aston University include a preparation course at Kaplan International College (KIC) London.

Courses leading to Aston University

Bachelor's preparation in London

Master's preparation in London

NCUK International Foundation in Birmingham

Master's preparation in Japan

Doctor of Business Administration in Hong Kong

Reasons to study at Aston University

Top 20 in the UK for student experience

Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2018

Gold-rated teaching

Teaching Excellence Framework 2017

Globally elite business school

with triple accreditation and great subject rankings

Top 20 in the UK for graduate prospects

Complete University Guide 2018

Guaranteed entry

when you pass your KIC London course at the required level with good attendance

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Aston University subject ranking highlights

Subject area	UK ranking	Source
Business Studies	Top 20	Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2018
Electrical and Electronic Engineering	Top 40	Complete University Guide 2018
Marketing	Top 20	Complete University Guide 2018
Mechanical Engineering	Top 35	Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2018

Why choose Aston University?

Best for Business

Aston is a leading UK university for business and the professions. Its close links with industry mean your degree is highly relevant and meets the needs of employers, and that your investment in your education goes a long way.

The whole world on campus

Named one of the UK's top 20 most international universities by Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2018, you'll join Aston's campus community of 130+ nationalities, right in the centre of Birmingham.

Teaching that you'll love

Aston University is one of the UK's best for teaching, and its Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2017 is the highest award possible. Few universities can match the learning experience you'll have when you study at Aston. ↗

Great student living

At Aston University, you can enjoy the fun, diverse city of Birmingham. There's a huge student community here, so you can discover attractions like the Bull Ring, Edgbaston cricket ground and the Barclaycard Arena with your new friends.

Wai-Yin from China

Undergraduate degree in Business and Management at Aston University

I chose Aston due to the highly ranked Business School, its location within Birmingham and the integration of the placement year with my studies. My placement helped me gain experience in a professional work environment and expand my network.

Amica from Thailand

Postgraduate degree in Business Analytics at Aston University

Studying at Aston has been the greatest experience of my life. The cultural diversity here provides the best learning environment for future success.

Welcome to the start of something special – a top-rated student experience, gold-standard teaching and an open door to careers where you earn more. The stories are true; our graduates do amazing things. And you can too, if you decide to study here.

Professor Alec Cameron Vice-Chancellor

Aston University