Aston University

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

Aston University expects students to maintain an attendance rate of at least 85%. Failing to meet this requirements can trigger a review and could result in the university withdrawing your sponsorship.

If you are ill or have any extenuating circumstances, you are advised to contact your Course Tutor ASAP. 

Aston Uni grads earn an average salary worth GBP 33,600 (INR 42.99 Lakhs) after 3 years of completing their studies. This figure increases to GBP 35,400 (INR 45.3 Lakhs) after 5 years.

Aston ranks among the top 20 universities in the UK for graduate earnings. It was also voted the University of the Year for Student Success 2025 (The Daily Mail University Guide 2025). 

Getting a UK student visa from India for Aston University usually takes around 15 working days (3 weeks) from the date of your biometric appointment.

If you are tight on time, you can use UK Visas and Immigration's (UKVI):

• Priority Service (decision within 5 working days) or
• Super Priority Service (decision by the end of the next working day)

Additional charges apply for using either service:

Getting a UK student visa from India for Aston University usually takes around 15 working days (3 weeks) from the date of your biometric appointment.

If you are tight on time, you can use UK Visas and Immigration's (UKVI):

• Priority Service (decision within 5 working days) or
• Super Priority Service (decision by the end of the next working day)

Additional charges apply for using either service:

The best mode of transportation for Indian students in Birmingham is a  combination of bus and walking. It is the most cost-effective method, with average monthly costs ranging between GBP 70 and GBP 80 (INR 8.9 K and INR 10.2 K). 

Cost Saving Tips for Transportation in Birmingham

• Get a 16-25 railcard to get a 30% discount on train fares
• Use the Swift Pay As You Go Card for easy tap ins and outs across buses, trains, and trams

Aston University issues the CAS letter within 6 months of the course start date, once the respective college is satisfied that a student meets the admission conditions.

Students can track the status of their CAS letter via the CAS Shield portal.

Aston University ranks #416 in the QS World Rankings 2027. Over the last 3 years, it has maintained itself among the top 500 universities in the world. Given below are the year-on-year trends of the Aston University QS ranking.