Aston University

No, Aston University does not allow combining different scholarships. Students are generally only allowed to hold one university scholarship per programme of study.

Key Aston University scholarship policies that Indian students must keep in mind are:

• Students who qualify for multiple scholarships, will automatically recieve the one with the highest-value
• Combining scholarships is not allowed, but, students can apply for multiple scholarships to see which ones they qualify for
• Awards are generally applied directly as a tuition fee discount to the student account

A placement year at Aston University extends the overall programme duration by 1 year, meaning you'll have to pay a higher total Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) for your student visa. But it does not change the post-graduation duration of the Graduate Route Visa itself which is valid for 2 years for applications made on before Dec 31, 2026. Any applications made later this date, reduces the duration to 18 months.

A placement year at Aston University extends the overall programme duration by 1 year, meaning you'll have to pay a higher total Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) for your student visa. But it does not change the post-graduation duration of the Graduate Route Visa itself which is valid for 2 years for applications made on before Dec 31, 2026. Any applications made later this date, reduces the duration to 18 months.

The Careers and Placements team at Aston University UK helps Indian and other international grads find jobs by offering the following career support services:

• One-to-One counselling related to CV, application checks, mock interviews, and personalized career planning
• Help finding intergrated work placements, internships, and study abroad options within and outside the UK
• Access to career fairs, workshops, and global employers via the Aston Futures portal

Yes, Aston University does accept Indian students with a Medium of Instruction (MOI) which can be used as a valid proof of English proficiency. MOI requirements for Indian students at Aston University Birmingham are as follows:

Aston University is generally considered safe for Indian students, with an overall safety rating of 4 stars out of 5, as part of the Aston University UK student reviews on Shiksha. 

Key features of campus safety at Aston University are as follows:

• 24/7 patrolling of the campus, departments, and academic areas by the on-campus staff
• Crime Prevention Advice, Welfare support, and suicide intervention
• Electronics access across campus
• Support in cases of security, welfare, crime prevention, safety, and more

Aston University ranks #52 among UK universities as per the Complete University Guide 2027. The Guardian ranks it #48 as part of its rankings in 2026.

Year-on-Year UK University ranking trends of the Aston University can be seen in the table below:

Yes, students can change their course at the Aston Uni, however, it depends on the course, and the time of the year.

• Part-way courses changes are rarely permitted during the year. For these, students usually need to wait until the start of the next academic year.
• Transfers are not permitted into Aston Medical School or programs like Pharmacy, Optometry, and Audiology courses

Email the Aston University admission team with your UCAS or Student ID and the exact course you wish to transfer to.

Yes, Aston Uni offers several courses with placement years that allow students to gain industry work experience (usually between the second and final year of studies).

Some popular Aston University courses that come with a placement year include:

• BSc Computer Science
• BSc Business and Management
• BEng Aerospace Engineering
• BEng Mechanical Engineering
• BSc Psychology
• BSc Biomedicine