Dating back to 1895, Aston University is a long-established institution known globally for its high-quality teaching. Degrees are focused on employability, practical experience and entrepreneurship. Students benefit from the university’s career-enhancing education opportunities and the many links to local and global businesses in the UK’s second largest city.
Aston is a diverse and friendly campus university set in the heart of Birmingham. Over 3,000 international students from more than 120 countries call it home. All are encouraged to take part in work placements or similar professional opportunities during their studies, and are given opportunities throughout their degree to enhance their employability.
The university’s achievements include:
The city of Birmingham is a large, vibrant and exciting place to live and study. It has a lower cost of living than London, but still provides all the major benefits of a large international city.
Birmingham is a major hub for business and industry, attracting companies such as Amazon, Arup, ASOS, Balfour Beatty, BBC, Deutsche Bank, PwC, HSBC and Goldman Sachs. There are also more business startups in Birmingham than in any other UK city outside of London (Centre for Entrepreneurs (CFE), 2020).
Birmingham is a great student city and there's plenty to do when not studying, such as visiting museums, art galleries, parks, restaurants and much more. The city is located in the centre of England with easy transport routes across the UK. Birmingham airport has flights to countries all over Europe and with many long distance links.
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Students who choose to study business and management at Aston study at a global elite university, consistently ranked in the top 100 in the world by QS for business and management studies.
QS recognises outstanding institutions for academic and employer reputation and research impact. Aston Business School holds accreditation from AMBA, AACSB and EQUIS – only 1 per cent of the world’s business schools hold this triple accreditation. The school’s programmes provide students with multiple opportunities to gain invaluable work experiences with industry employers.
Aston’s MSc programme in Strategy and International Business was placed first in the UK in the recent Eduniversal rankings. The ranking considers more than 1,000 universities in 154 countries and takes into account programme reputation, student satisfaction and graduate starting salaries.
The MSc in Strategy and International Business lasts 12 months and is perfect for developing analytic and strategic skills. Other areas that also performed highly in the rankings include MSc programmes in Business Analytics, Supply Chain Management and Entrepreneurship.
£19,300 Undergraduate Fees are for indicative purposes, check with institution for details
£19,890 Postgraduate Fees are for indicative purposes, check with institution for details
£7,000 Living costs
£8,034 To live on campus
Aston University has a large scholarship scheme open to highly talented and motivated students wishing to enhance their career prospects at Aston.
An award of GBP 8,000 is available for students who can show exceptional academic achievement. Available for both undergraduates and postgraduates, students must be able to demonstrate dedication to their programmes through work experiences, volunteering, or extracurricular activities.
GBP 3,000 is on offer for 25 students who can represent the university and tell future students from all around the world what Aston is like. Recipients of the scholarship will also be considered for paid roles within Aston’s international marketing and recruitment team.
Awards of GBP 2,000 - 5,000 are available to high-achieving undergraduate and postgraduate students. Those whose qualifications meet the requirements will automatically be offered a scholarship.
Scholarships of GBP 2,000 – 8,000 are available specifically for international students. These financial awards recognise high-achieving students at both undergraduate and postgraduate level.
As instruction is in English, all non-native speakers must have a good level of English language ability. The English language requirements vary depending on the programme and level of study. Aston accepts several English language test scores, such as:
Some students may not have to provide proof of English language proficiency if they:
International students can check the English language requirements for their chosen programmes online.
Some of Aston University’s many achievements and awards include:
Teaching staff are passionate about their subjects and have plenty of real-world experience. They are also well known for their research. The textbooks they have written are used worldwide.
Aston was one of the pioneers of the work placement in the UK, directly linking the benefits of a university experience with real-life work experience. This ethos continues today with employability built into all courses and students are given the opportunity to engage with business whilst they are studying.
Over 200 programmes are available to study at Aston’s many innovative schools:
A postgraduate degree is a great way to improve career prospects. As well as opening doors, an Aston Masters will help students to build their professional experience, develop their practical skills, and gain a competitive edge in the job market.
International students can pursue a pathway programme to gain the necessary qualifications and qualities needed for academic study. This includes foundation, international year one and pre-masters programmes in disciplines such as law, business, finance, engineering and health. Pathway partners include ONCAMPUS Aston, based on Aston’s Birmingham campus, and NCUK located around the world.
Students enjoy a welcoming and green campus in the middle of a lively city. All the facilities they need are within the campus grounds, including:
Students have access to over 130 clubs and societies ranging from debating society to water polo.
Aston offers award-winning campus accommodation, all on the central University campus in Birmingham. International students can choose from a range of modern, safe, and secure accommodation, just a minute’s walk from campus buildings. Most first-year international students live in on-campus housing where all facilities are within easy reach. Rooms are recently refurbished and come with ensuite bathrooms, high-speed internet, study spaces, laundry facilities and more. All utility bills are included.
Accommodation is guaranteed for new international students who pay the deposit before the accommodation deadline. Most new international students live on campus.
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