Is Aston University good?

According to 'University Ranking' category of QS 2025, Aston University ranks #423, showing an improvement from its previous ranking of #446 in 2024. Aston University also ranks #401 in THE 'University Ranking' category 2024. As compared to the last year, Aston University witnessed a stable trend in its THE (Times Higher Education) ranking which stood at #401 in 2023. Furthermore, Aston University ranks #43 in The Complete University Guide 'University Ranking' category in 2025.

What are the reviews of Aston University?

According to the reviews of the students collated by Shiksha Reviews, 52% of the students never faced discrimination while their time at this university. Aston University receives a 3.0 on the scale of 5.0 for internships, 3.7 for part-time work, 3.5 for post study jobs, 3.7 for value of money, and 4.6 for public transportation facilities. Most students speak fondly of this University, however some of the areas of improvement include safety at night near campus and internships.

What is the cost of living for international students at Aston University, UK?

Aston University cost of living for international students is inclusive of accommodation & dining, transportation, and personal expenses. For Indian students, this amount sums up to approx. GBP 9,207 (INR 20 L) per month. Average cost of living in UK for international students: Expenses Cost of Living (per month) Cost in INR Rent GBP 439 INR 48.3 K Groceries GBP 133 INR 14.6 K Household bills GBP 79 INR 8.7 K Going out GBP 69 INR 7.6 K Transport GBP 69 INR 7.6 K Takeaways and eating out GBP 66 INR 7.2 K Clothes and shopping GBP 48 INR 5.3 K Holidays and events GBP 36 INR 3.9 K Health and wellbeing GBP 26 INR 2.8 K Other GBP 25 INR 2.7 K Mobile phone GBP 24 INR 2.6 K Course materials GBP 24 INR 2.6 K Gifts and charity GBP 21 INR 2.3 K Friends and family GBP 19 INR 2 K TOTAL GBP 1,078 INR 1.1 L Conversion Rate: 1 GBP = INR 109.79

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Aston University Online Courses 2025

Birmingham, West Midlands, UK

3.8 /5

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Estd. 1966

Last updated on 15 Oct '25

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Aston University is a leading provider of online courses, offering a wide range of programs designed to enhance professional skills and knowledge. With years of experience in the industry, Aston University has established a reputation for delivering high-quality, online training. Their courses cater to diverse learners and are delivered through various formats to suit different learning styles. Students benefit from hands-on exercises and real-world case studies, ensuring a comprehensive learning experience. Aston University`s team of experienced instructors brings industry expertise to the classroom, preparing students for success in their chosen fields. With a high satisfaction rate among past participants, Aston University remains a trusted choice for individuals seeking to advance their careers through targeted education.

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Aston University Fee Breakdown 2025

Want to apply to Aston University from India? You must consider fee to be a critical component to make an admission decision. The Aston University fee structure includes tuition fee and other living costs such as housing, food and grocery, travel, books, among others. Of these, tuition fee is the largest share of expense that you have to bear.

Below is the complete Aston University fee structure in a table format:

Courses	Tuition Range	Insurance Range	Transportation Range	Hostel Range
LL.M.	INR 25,60,058	NA	NA	INR 10,21,547
B.A.	INR 18,34,239 - 20,53,673	INR 87,323	NA	INR 7,89,848 - 8,39,249
BBA	INR 18,34,239 - 20,53,673	INR 87,323	NA	INR 7,18,954 - 8,79,422
B.Sc.	INR 19,58,022 - 49,11,935	INR 87,323	NA	INR 7,18,954 - 8,39,249
MBA/PGDM	INR 33,75,900	NA	NA	INR 9,35,462

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Q: What is the application fee for Aston University?

Aston University does not require any application fee from the students who are applying for the postgraduate course. However, applications made through the UCAS application portal for undergraduate courses are required to pay the application fee of GBP 28.5 (INR 3.2 K) as the portal fee.

The undergraduate applications are not considered as complete applications if the application fee is not submitted. Students are requested to pay the application fee through Credit Card or from the official Bank portal.

Q: What is the criteria of ranking Aston University by US World?

For global university category rankings, the U.S. News & World Report ranks the universities according to their performance, which is set across a variety of indicators. These indicators are:

Ranking indicator	Weightage
Global research reputation	12.5%
Regional research reputation	12.5%
Publications	10%
Books	2.5%
Conferences	2.5%
Normalized citation impact	10%
Total citations	7.5%
Number of publications that are among the 10% most cited	12.5%
Percentage of total publications that are among the 10% most cited	10%
International collaboration – relative to country	5%
International collaboration	5%
Number of highly cited papers that are among the top 1% most cited in their respective field	5%
Percentage of total publications that are among the top 1% most highly cited papers	5%

Q: How is Aston University ranked in the world?

University of Aston is a globally renowned university and consistently ranks among the top 500 universities in world. In QS Rankings 2025, the university has obtained the rank #423 in World University Rankings 2025. In the US News & World Report, University of Aston has obtained the rank #659 in Best Global Universities, #250 in Best Global Universities in Europe and #48 in Best Global Universities in the United Kingdom. When it comes to the Times Higher Education, Aston has secured a rank in the range #401-500 in World University Rankings in the 2024 edition. Compared to its previous edition rankings in 2023-24, Aston University has observed an improving trend.

Given below is the comprehensive three-year trend of Aston University rankings:

Ranked By	2023	2024	2025
QS World University Rankings - Global	#551-600	#446	#423
Times Higher Education World University Rankings - Global	#401-500	#401-500	-
US News & World Report - Global	#717	#659	-

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Aston University
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Student Views (Based on Reviews)

54% students never faced discrimination in this university

Vibe of Campus

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Internships3.1

Part time work3.6

Post study jobs3.4

Quality of faculty4.2

Student Life4.3

Value for money3.7

Public transportation4.6

Safety3.9

Indian Food4.1

Permanent Immigration3.5

Anonymous

MSc Strategic Marketing Management - Batch of 2025

There are no career fairs and job opportunities.

Tips: I can see many changes in myself after joining Aston University. I have improved a lot, my confidence has improved, my conversation skills and, of course, academically, I've learned a lot. I received a January intake scholarship that was £45000. I am satisfied with my university.

Likes (Public transportation): Aston University's Birmingham campus is well-connected to the city, as it's located in the city centre. This makes it easy to access restaurants, shopping malls, stores, and places to hang out. Cabs, buses, and trains are readily available, and the public transportation system is similar to other UK cities.

Dislikes (Post study jobs): The university provides minimal CV assistance. There are no career fairs, and job opportunities seem more abundant for Bachelor's graduates than for Master's students. Furthermore, sponsored jobs are scarce.

Total Monthly ExpensePound 1050

Prepping time for classes25 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryPound 35000

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025Read more

Charumathi Kasirajan Verified Icon

MSc Business Analytics - Batch of 2025

4.3

Happy, peaceful and interactive.

Tips: I had a lot of opportunities to work with people from different courses at Aston University. They provide scholarships, and I got about 4,500 for having over 85% in my undergraduate degree. I am very satisfied with my overall experience at the university. It has been a great educational experience. I also appreciate that the courses are offered in the country where the university is located.

Dislikes (Part time work): Getting a part-time job is becoming very difficult due to the increase in students coming abroad. If you get your assignments done on time or before, a part-time job is manageable. However, the payout is currently at the minimum of 12.21, which is the minimum basic pay per the government.

Total Monthly ExpensePound 1000

Prepping time for classes35 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryPound 28000

Reviewed on 18 Jun 2025Read more

Anonymous

MSc Data Analytics (including Professional Practice) - Batch of 2023

4.4

Student life is amazing. People are understanding and supportive.

Tips: I had a big transition when I moved to the UK, and I became a lot more independent. I learned to live my life strongly. Here, there's room to follow our own culture, but we should also keep in mind that we're in the UK now. We should respect British culture. It's not fair to bring our cultural and religious practices from our home countries and make people uncomfortable. But of course, we can still practice our beliefs as long as we're not imposing them on others. I did receive a 2000-pound scholarship based on my academic background. The university life was so good. It has plenty of events and extracurricular activities, and the students' union during my time was amazing. I took data analytics, which was a really good course. A few months after I graduated, I found a job in that field. Overall, I am highly satisfied with the course, university and the country.

Likes (Public transportation): The university is in the city centre, and there is access to all kinds of transportation within walking distance. Also, buses give special discounts for students, and that is a great thing while we are in university, so we can save some money. In addition, some buses come as frequently as every five minutes, so it's safe as well.

Dislikes (Internships): Internship opportunities are there, but we have to take the initiative to find them. The university won’t hand you an internship. When you begin at the university, there are a lot of career fairs and career support teams. If you use these resources wisely, you’ve got a good shot at getting an internship.

Total Monthly ExpensePound 750

Prepping time for classes15 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryPound 30000

Reviewed on 13 Feb 2025Read more

Anonymous

MSc in Supply Chain Management - Batch of 2025

4.4

A fun and informative experience with great faculty.

Tips: Students must find accommodation in the city centre. The staff are really helpful. I got an early acceptance scholarship. The curriculum is really different, in a good way, so one can easily balance their work and study. Overall, I am really satisfied with the course. university and the campus.

Likes (Quality of faculty): The faculty is nice and helpful. They are informative and responsive. They really interact a lot with the students and help them in any way possible. Our course especially had some practical exercises which helped us to understand the industry better.

Dislikes (Safety): I feel very safe on campus because of the security apps that are used. The people are friendly and helpful, and the city is vibrant. I've had good experiences so far, and I've met a lot of people from different cultures and had the pleasure of interacting with them.

Total Monthly ExpensePound 580

Prepping time for classes20 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryPound 45000

Reviewed on 10 Dec 2024Read more

Anonymous

MSc Business Analytics - Batch of 2023

2.8

Totally a new kind of experience.

Tips: I didn't get scholarship, and the transition was difficult at the start but making more and more friends helped me through the college experience, and assignments as well. It is a good course, but I didn't learn any practical skill required for the jobs.

Likes (Student Life): Food options are good, and library and study area are also nice. There is a good option to network with friends. Clubs are there in the university and around the university. We can have a good time with our friends and, also events are always going on at the Aston portals.

Dislikes (Internships): No Internship opportunities are there. Overall, the university has a placement department which helps with resume writing, but they don't help us to get job or internship. We have to do research and apply on our own to get an internship, which is very difficult nowadays.

Total Monthly ExpensePound 1375

Prepping time for classes26 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryPound 32000

Reviewed on 16 Oct 2024Read more

Sumitha

MSc Business & Management - Batch of 2026

4.3

The college is very good in aspects of facilities.

Tips: I am quite happy with the way things are now at Aston University. There are so many people from my country that I don't feel much of a cultural shift. I also got a scholarship of 6000 Pounds from Aston, which is far better than any other Russell Group university. If you are interested in studying here, please inquire about the modules you plan to study.

Likes (Quality of faculty): The faculty are very knowledgeable and helpful. They provide various opportunities for students and also help students with various aspects of mentoring during the course. The modules are thought out very well, and the faculty are always ready to help, even during non-working hours. Resources are shared on time, and the faculty are always available to answer questions.

Dislikes (Internships): I am yet to discover internships here. I belong to the September 2024 batch and am currently pursuing an MS in business and management. The college is very good, and everything is easily accessible and modernized. I hope internships will be easy to find, but I have heard from seniors and fellow students that finding a paid internship is quite difficult.

Total Monthly ExpensePound 300

Prepping time for classes12 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryPound 150000

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2024Read more

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Is Aston or Essex University better according to QS?

Answered 3 weeks ago

According to the QS 2025, Aston has ranked better than Essex University. Additionally, the rankings for Aston University have been improving constantly since the year 2023.

A detailed QS Rankings comparison between the University of Essex and Aston University:

University	2025	2024	2023
Aston University	423	446	551
University of Essex	472	459	465

Tasneem Hoda

Contributor-Level 10

Is Swansea better than Aston by THE?

Answered 3 weeks ago

According to the given table, Swansea University has a better ranking than Aston University. However, Aston University is the only university showing an improvement in THE rankings over the years.

The table below shows the comparison of the universities of various similarly ranked universities in the

Tasneem Hoda

Contributor-Level 10

Which is better according to the Guardian rankings among Coventry University and Aston University?

Answered 2 months ago

The Guardian University Rankings 2025 have Aston University ahead of Coventry University. Aston ranked 21st, while Coventry was ranked 42nd therefore Aston University will be categorized as a higher tier of university overall considering the table, academic performance and other things.

Ashmit Saini

Beginner-Level 5

Where do Aston University students live?

Answered 3 months ago

Most of the Aston University grads are known to live on campus as part of the accommodation facilities maintained by the institute in collaboration with a third party housing agency.

The accommodation facility provides a quality residential life, with access to all essential facilities such as bedr

Akash Gaur

Contributor-Level 10

How many international students attend the Aston University?

Answered 3 months ago

The Aston Universiy campus is home to more than 3,000 international students from over 120 countries, per data curated from the official website of the British Council.

Overall, the institute houses more than 18,000 students in its campus based in Birmingham.

Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) considers it par

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