Rankings of Aston University

Aston University was established in 1895 in Birmingham, England. With students from over 120 countries, Aston University is proud to call itself a safe and welcoming campus for international students. As a publicly funded research university, students enrolled on all courses enjoy access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources, including robotics labs and laser cutting workshops. With a strong academic reputation around the world, applicants can expect to graduate as formidable experts in their chosen fields.

Latest ranking updates for Aston University
  • September 2024: New edition of . Aston University ranked #21.
  • September 2024: The Guardian News and Media Limited announced latest results of (Business and Management) with Aston University in position 46.
  • July 2024: New edition of Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities . Aston University ranked #620.
  • July 2024: Centre for Science and Technology Studies, Leiden University, Netherlands announced latest results of CWTS Leiden Ranking with Aston University in position 1319.
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University rankings

Historic rankings in TOP global university rankings

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Subject rankings

Business

    • #12 
    • #66 
    Business
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #27 
    • #32 
    Business and Management
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #18 
    • #19 
    Marketing
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]

Computer Science

    • #33 
    • #301 
    Computer Science
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]

Engineering

    • #3 
    • #3 
    Chemical Engineering
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #13 
    • #18 
    Chemical Engineering
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #16 
    • #21 
    Chemical Engineering
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #14 
    • #301 
    Chemical Engineering
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #27 
    • #775 
    Chemical Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #18 
    • #27 
    Civil Engineering
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #30 
    • #42 
    Civil Engineering
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #19 
    • #28 
    Electrical And Electronic Engineering
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #28 
    • #36 
    Electrical And Electronic Engineering
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #30 
    • #301 
    Engineering
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #28 
    • #637 
    Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #9 
    • #12 
    Mechanical Engineering
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #24 
    • #33 
    Mechanical Engineering
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #30 
    • #42 
    Mechanical Engineering
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #27 
    • #713 
    Mechanical Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]

Languages & Literature

    • #24 
    • #29 
    English
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #29 
    • #38 
    English
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #35 
    • #46 
    English
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #22 
    • #29 
    French
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #20 
    • #201 
    Linguistics
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]

Law

    • #32 
    • #43 
    Law
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]

Mathematics

    • #32 
    • #741 
    Mathematical Sciences
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #29 
    • #41 
    Mathematics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]

Medicine & Health

    • #30 
    • #38 
    Medicine
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #30 
    • #501 
    Medicine
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]

Natural Sciences

    • #15 
    • #20 
    Biology
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #3 
    • #5 
    Chemistry
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #25 
    • #31 
    Chemistry
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #26 
    • #33 
    Chemistry
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #33 
    • #1086 
    Chemistry
    Nature Index - Top Academic Institutions by Subject
    [Published 15 June, 2024]

Social Studies & Humanities

    • #13 
    • #17 
    Economics
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #24 
    • #32 
    Economics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #29 
    • #37 
    Economics
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #26 
    • #158 
    Economics
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #38 
    • #401 
    Economics
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #34 
    • #44 
    History
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #11 
    • #14 
    Politics
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #17 
    • #23 
    Politics
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #20 
    • #25 
    Politics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #23 
    • #28 
    Psychology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #23 
    • #33 
    Psychology
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #22 
    • #35 
    Psychology
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #30 
    • #201 
    Psychology
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #28 
    • #201 
    Psychology
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]
    • #45 
    • #301 
    Psychology
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #14 
    • #19 
    Social Policy
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #17 
    • #24 
    Social Policy
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #33 
    • #251 
    Social Sciences
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #47 
    • #451 
    Social Sciences
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #21 
    • #25 
    Sociology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #28 
    • #36 
    Sociology
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]

Highest subject rankings for Aston University

Chemical Engineering The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#3 
Engineering
Chemistry The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#5 
Natural Sciences
Politics The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#14 
Social Studies & Humanities
Marketing CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#19 
Business
Law The Times Good University Guide by Subject
#28 
Law
French CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#29 
Languages & Literature
Medicine The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#38 
Medicine & Health
Computer Science CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#39 
Computer Science
Mathematics CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#41 
Mathematics

Student Ratings for Aston University

4.3
University Guru Student Satisfaction Index
based on 1575 student ratings
NSS logo NSS ratings
3.2 (based on 1127 student ratings)
Google logo Google ratings
4.3 (based on 448 student ratings)

“Managing my finances was difficult as Birmingham is quite an expensive place to study, even if not the most expensive place to study in the UK. In terms of the quality of my Electronic Engineering course, I was impressed by how structured each module was, and it progressed from simple to gradually more advanced concepts. I would recommend this university.”

“There are many cultural events to take advantage of on-campus, and even more off-campus. Whenever I had free time I had no trouble finding something to do, or people to meet.”

“As an international final year medical student I can honestly say that the level of tuition here is second-to-none, and the resources such as the relatively new clinical training facilities give us a head-start in understanding our future work tasks properly. My only complaint is that the financial aid for international students has rather strict and narrow requisites, so I wasn’t able to get any help with the costs.”

About Aston University

PROS

  • Aston University gives you the opportunity to develop workplace research -specific skills that will benefit your future career, students highlight.
  • The location of Aston University allows you to explore a city that is famous for its numerous cultural events, which are sure to give you plenty of excuses to get out and about.
  • Students agree that professors here know your name and make time for you, with short waiting times for feedback appointments.

CONS

  • Birmingham is quite a popular city and therefore it can be an expensive place to live as a student, but you can always find a part -time job to help you with your finances.
  • Students complain that the breaks between classes are too long, and are especially uncomfortable for those who live off -campus.

Key facts

Foundation year:
1895
Telephone:
+44 121 204 3000
Address:
Aston Triangle
B4 7ET, Birmingham
England UK
Website:
https://www2.aston.ac.uk/
Social:

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 5.5
    • Undergraduate Degrees
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NSS Aggregate Student reviews

Below you see the results of Aston University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK universities.

Overall student satisfaction
64 /100
1127 total respondents
Chart Data
Source: National Student Survey NSS 2024. The Overall student satisfaction data point is from 2022 (latest available year). The Office for Students made the unfortunate decision to discontinue collecting overall student satisfaction data points per course.
The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

THE Student Experience Survey by Times Higher Education

Times Higher Education has surveyed 20251 undergraduate students in the UK about their study experience. 272 students of Aston University participated in the survey.

Below you'll find the results for each of the survey questions for Aston University in comparison to the average for all UK universities.

Overall score: 76.1

Chart Data
Source: Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey 2018
Data is from 2018 which was the last year for which the survey was published. Survey was discontinued after 2018. Details of Methodology

Student composition of Aston University

Students by level of study Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on January 2023
undergraduates:
12005
postgraduates:
2785
Total:
14790
Students by subject Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on January 2023
Business and Management:
6230
Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmacy:
1085
Computing:
895
Biosciences:
800
Psychology:
785
Electrical And Electronic Engineering:
750
Mechanical Engineering:
630
Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology:
580
Medicine (Non-Specific):
560
Architecture, Building and Planning:
555
Politics:
420
Chemical, Process & Energy Engineering:
410
Mathematical Sciences:
315
English Studies:
265
Sociology:
245
Languages and Area Studies :
230
Foreign students by nationality Academic year 2020/21 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on January 2023
China:
680
India:
370
Nigeria:
275
Saudi Arabia:
120
Vietnam:
55
Pakistan:
55
Kuwait:
50
United Arab Emirates:
50
Hong Kong (Special Administrative Region of China):
45
Iran:
35
Thailand:
30
Japan:
25
Bangladesh:
25
Kenya:
20
Taiwan:
20
Canada:
20
Korea (South):
15
Russia:
15
Malaysia:
15
Ghana:
15
Indonesia:
15
United States:
15
Tanzania:
15
Egypt:
15
Kazakhstan:
10
Switzerland:
10
Botswana:
10
Singapore:
10
Oman:
10
Qatar:
5
Nepal:
5
Jordan:
5
Peru:
5
Jamaica:
5
Lebanon:
5
Cayman Islands:
5
Chile:
5
Syria:
5
Brazil:
5
British Virgin Islands:
5
Bermuda:
5
Mexico:
5
Zimbabwe:
5
Norway:
5
Turkey:
5
Algeria:
5
Angola:
5
Cameroon:
5
Morocco:
5
South Africa:
5
Sudan:
5
Uganda:
5
Iraq:
5
Macao (Special Administrative Region of China):
5
Myanmar (Burma):
5
Albania:
5
Philippines:
5
Sri Lanka:
5
Uzbekistan:
5
Australia:
5
Bahrain:
5
Source: Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on January 2023

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FAQ

Aston University ranks #28 in England UK in our meta ranking of 101 university rankings. See rankings of all 380 universities in England UK.

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Aston University is listed in The Times Good University Guide, The Guardian League Table, CUG The Complete University Guide, THE World University Rankings, QS World University Rankings, QS Employability Rankings and more. See all 30 rankings of Aston University.

Aston University achieved #21 in . This is the university’s highest ranking in the 101 rankings tracked on our website. See all rankings for Aston University.

Aston University achieved the highest ranking for Engineering. It is ranked #3 in (Chemical Engineering). See all subject rankings for Aston University.

A large number of university rankings include surveys among academics on reputation. In our meta ranking of 101 university rankings Aston University ranks #2 among universities in Birmingham and #28 among universities in England UK. See all rankings of Aston University.

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