Aston University

Aston University is a university in Birmingham. International students should budget around US$38,500 a year in total, covering roughly US$26,900 in tuition and US$11,500 in living costs. Entry requirements are listed by level, with the English score each one needs. It is one of 28 institutions we list in United Kingdom.

Aston St, Birmingham B4 7ET, United Kingdom

Tuition: US$26,900/yr
Living: US$11,500/yr
Total: US$38,500/yr
Type: University
Location: Birmingham

Why students choose Aston University

Named University of the Year for Student Success 2025 (Daily Mail University Guide 2025)
Top 21 in the UK, with a Gold rating for teaching excellence (Teaching Excellence Framework 2023)
8th in the UK and 66th in the world for Business and Management (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024)
Recognised as an Outstanding Entrepreneurial University, supporting students to start businesses while studying
Top 20 in the UK for graduate salaries five years after finishing, averaging GBP 35,400
Birmingham hosts many international companies and more start-ups than any UK city outside London

Aston University entry requirements

Set by the institution and grouped by level. English scores are minimums.

Bachelor's

Completion of a recognised foundation year, or
Completion of the first university year
IELTS 6.0 minimum, or another recognised English certificate

Master's

A bachelor's degree with a GPA of 7.5 or above
Work experience, depending on the subject

Scholarships at Aston University

Saskia Loer Hansen Scholarship: 100% of tuition
Vice-Chancellor's Enterprise Scholarship: 40–100% of tuition
MBA Scholarship: up to GBP 12,000
Sir Adrian Cadbury Chancellor's Scholarship: GBP 10,000
Regional Scholarships: up to GBP 7,500
Automatic Merit Scholarship: up to GBP 2,000

Frequently asked

How much does it cost to study at Aston University?

Budget roughly US$38,500 a year in total — about US$26,900 in tuition and US$11,500 in living costs. Fees vary by programme; the schedule on this page lists what the institution publishes.

What are the entry requirements for Aston University?

Requirements are set by level and listed in full on this page. Completion of a recognised foundation year, or

Where is Aston University?

Aston University is in Birmingham, at Aston St, Birmingham B4 7ET, United Kingdom.

Can international students work while studying at Aston University?

Work rights are set nationally, not by the institution. In United Kingdom the current allowance is 20 hours/week during term, and the post-study route is graduate route — 2 years (18 months from jan 2027).