Aston University

Aston University – England

Aston University is a university situated in the heart of Birmingham, the second-largest city in the UK, and is renowned for its vibrant and inclusive campus culture. Founded in 1895, the institution was granted university status in 1966 by a Royal Charter from Queen Elizabeth II. Offering a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across its five faculties, Aston is home to 11,000 undergraduate and 2,000 postgraduate students from 120 different countries. The university holds a strong position in international rankings, featuring amongst the world’s top 100 ‘Golden Age’ universities and ranking within the top 200 in Europe and globally.

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

Thanks to its prime location, Aston’s campus is just a 20-minute train journey from Birmingham Airport, whilst London can be reached in 90 minutes by train or in 2 hours by car. The campus is just a 10-minute walk from Birmingham’s main shopping and entertainment centres. Ranked highly in studies such as the Mercer Quality of Life Report, the city of Birmingham is renowned for its high quality of life. In this context, Aston University also stands out for its student-friendly environment and the quality of life it offers.

Location: Birmingham, England

Establishment: 1895 (it was granted university status in 1966)

Arrangement: Ranked between 561 and 570 in the QS World University Rankings

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