Aston University

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 part of the top 10% of global universities, as part of its 2025 rankings.

The Aston University campus is equipped with a number of world class facilties, including the Main Building, a 12 floor North & South Wing building.

For Food & Drinks, there is the Cafe 66, Cafe Tierra, & a Eros Coffee Bar. 

In terms of academic architectures, there is: The Aston Brain Centre, Aston Business School, Learning & Teaching Spaces, Library, Martin Luther King Multi-Faith Centre, Sir Doug Ellis Woodcock Sports Centre, & a Nursery.

Coventry University and Aston University are known to be some of the most prominent universities in the UK and worldwide. The table below for the US News Global University Rankings is showing the comparison among both the universities :

The Manchester Metropolitan University & Aston University are both major higher educational institutions in the UK, & attract thousands of international students every year, thanks to their excellent academic standards & overall learning environment. 

However, the Manchester Metropolitan University's acceptance rate of 80% is much better than Aston University's (50%) suggesting Aston is relatively more selective at granting admissions to students.

The Liverpool John Moores University & Aston University are both among the best institutions in the United Kingdom. Choosing between them can be tricky, with both offering a quality learning environment. Given below is a comparison between them based on certain important parameters:

Aston University is generally cheaper than Durham University.  

*Aston University* – Undergraduate tuition fees are around £9,250 per year.  

*Durham University* – Undergraduate tuition fees will rise to £9,535 from August 2025.  

Postgraduate fees also tend to be lower at Aston compared to Durham.  

Overall, Aston University offers a more budget-friendly option.

Aston University offers strong job opportunities after an MS degree.  

Graduates find roles in engineering, data science, business, and healthcare.  

The university has strong industry links, boosting placements and internships.  

Its career services provide job fairs, networking, and CV support.  

Birmingham's business hub increases chances of securing high-paying jobs.

Studying at Aston University costs between INR 17.7 Lacs to INR 40.1 Lacs per year.  

*Tuition fees* range from INR 8.1 Lacs to INR 24.5 Lacs per year, depending on the course.  

*Living expenses* are approximately INR 9.6 Lacs to INR 15.6 Lacs annually.  

Major costs include accommodation, food, transport, and miscellaneous expenses.  

The total cost varies based on lifestyle and exchange rate fluctuations.

Indian students need several documents for a UK student visa at Aston University.  

A *Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS)* from Aston University is required.  

A *valid passport* and *financial proof* showing funds for tuition and living expenses.  

An *IELTS/TOEFL/PTE score* to meet the English language requirement.  

A *TB test certificate* and a *visa application form (UK Student Visa - Tier 4/Student Route)*.