Aston University is a university in the heart of Birmingham, the UK's second largest city, known for its vibrant and inclusive campus culture. Founded in 1895, it gained university status in 1966 with a Royal Charter from Queen Elizabeth II. Offering a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across five faculties, Aston welcomes 11,000 undergraduate and 2,000 postgraduate students from 120 different countries. The University has a strong position in international rankings, ranking among the world's top 100 'Golden Age Universities' and in the top 200 in Europe and worldwide.

All students studying an undergraduate degree at Aston University have the opportunity to study languages such as French, German, Spanish, Mandarin (Chinese) or Arabic. The university also offers more than 30 Joint Honours programs that combine two different academic fields.

Aston's campus is conveniently located just 20 minutes by train to Birmingham Airport and 90 minutes by train or 2 hours by car to London. The campus is just a 10-minute walk from Birmingham's main shopping and entertainment centers. The city of Birmingham is known for its high quality of life, ranking highly in surveys such as the Mercer Quality of Life Report. Aston University stands out in this context for its student-friendly environment and quality of life.

Location: Birmingham, England
Foundation: 1895 (gained university status in 1966)
Ranking: 561-570 in QS World Rankings
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