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Aston University

Birmingham, United Kingdom · Public · Est. 1966

Updated 28 Oct 2026

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Established

1966

Type

Public

Location

Birmingham, United Kingdom

QS World University Rankings 2027

=416 in the world

About the university

Aston University grew out of the Birmingham Municipal Technical School, set up by the city in 1895, and has been a university for 60 years. Its mission is to be the UK's leading university for students who want careers in business and the professions.

Aston is best known for Aston Business School, which holds triple accreditation from AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS, and for career-focused courses in engineering, computing, pharmacy and health. Placements are built into many degrees, and its graduates are among the better paid in the UK according to government salary data.

Indian students look at Aston for one-year master's courses with three start dates (January, April and September), a clear Indian entry guide that accepts a 50% bachelor's for most master's, and a Class 12 English route that can replace IELTS. An automatic £5,500 discount applies to September 2027 master's starters who pay their deposit on time.

The campus is in the centre of Birmingham, the UK's second-largest city, a short walk from New Street station. Birmingham is one of the UK's most diverse cities, with a large South Asian community and fast train links to London.

Roots
Began as the Birmingham Municipal Technical School in 1895; celebrating 60 years as a university in 2026
Type
Public university with a single city-centre campus in Birmingham
Total students
About 15,200 (15,230 in THE World University Rankings 2027 data)
International students
33% of students (THE World University Rankings 2027 data); students from over 120 countries
Student–staff ratio
19.3 to 1 (THE World University Rankings 2027 data)
Intakes
September for bachelor's degrees; January, April and September for most taught master's courses

Rankings

  • QS World University Rankings 2027

    =416 in the world

  • THE World University Rankings 2027

    401–450 in the world

  • Complete University Guide (UK) 2027

    52nd of 130 UK universities

Popular courses with Indian students

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Fees for international students

Course fees
CourseDurationFee / year (GBP)Approx. in rupees
MSc Data Science1 year (option to extend to 22 months with professional practice)£24,800≈ ₹30.3 lakh
MSc Business Analytics1 year£25,500≈ ₹31.1 lakh
MSc Artificial Intelligence1 year£24,800≈ ₹30.3 lakh
MSc Advanced Computer Science1 year£24,800≈ ₹30.3 lakh
MSc Business and Management1 year£25,500≈ ₹31.1 lakh
MSc Cyber Security1 year£24,800≈ ₹30.3 lakh
MSc Engineering Management1 year£24,800≈ ₹30.3 lakh
MSc Finance1 year£25,500≈ ₹31.1 lakh

Fees are for international students for the entry year shown on each course page and can rise each year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.

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Scholarships

  • Full-time taught master's on campus

    International Community Scholarship (Postgraduate)

    Value: £5,500 off tuition for September 2027 starters; £4,000 for January and April 2027 starters

    Eligibility: Applied automatically to international offer-holders who pay their deposit by the deadline in the offer letter. Excludes the MBA, MRes and some health programmes.

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  • Bachelor's, September 2027 entry

    International Community Scholarship (Undergraduate)

    Value: £9,000 in total (£3,000 off tuition in each of the three taught years)

    Eligibility: Competitive, application-based award for self-funded international offer-holders entering Year 1. Excludes nursing, medicine, optometry, pharmacy and audiology.

    Official page (opens in a new tab)
  • Bachelor's and taught master's

    Sir Adrian Cadbury Chancellor's Scholarship

    Value: £10,000 off tuition

    Eligibility: Self-funded international offer-holders. Apply with a 500-word statement on how you will make a positive impact. Cannot be combined with other Aston scholarships.

    Official page (opens in a new tab)
  • One-year master's at any UK university

    Chevening Scholarships

    Value: Full tuition, a monthly living stipend, return flights and the visa fee

    Eligibility: Indian citizens with at least two years' work experience and leadership potential.

    Official page (opens in a new tab)

Admission requirements

Undergraduate

  • Aston converts A-level offers into Class 12 percentages. A BBB offer needs 70% in CBSE or ICSE, or 75% in a State Board or NIOS; AAB needs 80% (CBSE/ICSE) or 85% (State Board).
  • A three-year diploma taken after Class 10 with 70% may be accepted for direct entry to Year 1 in a related subject.
  • Students who fall short can take the International Foundation Programme or International Year One with ONCAMPUS Aston on the Aston campus.
  • All undergraduate applications go through UCAS.

Postgraduate

  • Most master's courses ask for a UK 2:2, which Aston equates to 50% or a CGPA of 5.0 out of 10 from a recognised Indian university. A UK 2:1 equals 60% or 6.0 out of 10.
  • Some courses, such as MSc Finance and MSc Financial Technology, ask for a 2:1.
  • The full-time MBA needs at least three years of relevant professional or managerial experience.
  • A one-year Pre-Masters with ONCAMPUS Aston is available if you do not meet direct-entry requirements.

Documents

  • Valid passport
  • Degree transcripts and certificate (or Class 10 and 12 mark sheets for bachelor's)
  • English test score, or a Class 12 English or medium-of-instruction letter if you qualify for a waiver
  • Academic or professional reference
  • Personal statement
  • CV for the MBA and courses that ask for experience

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English language requirements

English requirements
Test or routeTypical requirement
IELTS Academic (master's)6.5 overall (one skill at 5.5, others 6.0) for business, finance and MBA courses; 6.0 overall with 5.5 in each skill for most engineering and computing courses. A 6.0 may be accepted for business courses with a free in-sessional English module.
PTE Academic (master's)67 overall for business courses; 64 overall with 59 in each skill for most engineering and computing courses.
Duolingo English TestAccepted for taught courses. Business school master's: 120 overall (one skill at 100, others 110).
Class 12 English waiverCBSE or ICSE English at 75% counts as IELTS 6.5 and 70% as IELTS 6.0. State Board or NIOS English needs 80% (IELTS 6.5) or 75% (IELTS 6.0).
Medium of instruction letterGraduates of Tier 1 Indian universities can use a wet-stamped medium-of-instruction letter on its own (subject to in-sessional English); see Aston's India tier guide.

Accommodation and living costs

All campus accommodation is in the Aston Student Village, run with Unite Students. Rent includes all bills, Wi-Fi, basic contents insurance and a free 12-month sports centre membership. Eligible postgraduates starting in September or January are guaranteed a room. There is no deposit, but you pay a £250 advance fee that comes off your first instalment, and you need a guarantor (who does not have to be in the UK).

Accommodation and living costs
ItemIn GBPApprox. in rupees
Postgraduate 7-bed shared en suite flat (September 2027, 51 weeks)From £144£144per week≈ ₹17,568
Postgraduate 5-bed shared en suite flat (September 2027, 51 weeks)From £155; 44-week contracts from £172£155per week≈ ₹18,910
Postgraduate 7-bed shared en suite flat (January 2027, 51 weeks)£137per week≈ ₹16,714
Advance fee to Unite StudentsDeducted from your first rent payment£250one-off≈ ₹30,500

Campus and location

Aston has a compact, self-contained campus in Birmingham city centre, with teaching buildings, halls and the sports centre on one site.

  • All university accommodation is on campus, a few minutes' walk from lectures.
  • Birmingham New Street and Moor Street stations are within walking distance of campus.
  • Aston Business School is triple-accredited (AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS), held by fewer than 1% of business schools worldwide.
  • Pathway programmes with ONCAMPUS Aston are taught on the Aston campus.
  • Aston also has a London campus with its own course list.

Careers and graduate outcomes

Aston is built around employability, with placement years on most bachelor's degrees and a professional practice option on some master's courses. After graduating you can apply for the UK Graduate visa; see our UK guide for the current rules.

Graduate outcomes
WhatFigureSource
Median salary of Aston graduates five years after graduating£40,300Longitudinal Education Outcomes 2026, quoted by Aston
Median salary three years after graduating£33,700Longitudinal Education Outcomes 2026, quoted by Aston
Career prospects ranking23rd in the UKGuardian University Guide 2026, quoted by Aston

Studying in the UK

Visa rules, work rights and living costs apply to every university in the UK. Our country guide covers them in detail:

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FAQs

How much does a master's at Aston cost?

For 2027/28, computing, data and engineering master's courses cost £24,800 and most business and finance master's courses £25,500. The full-time MBA is £31,500. September starters who pay their deposit on time get £5,500 off automatically.

Can I start in January or April?

Yes. Most taught master's courses on this page start in January, April and September. The January and April discount is £4,000.

Can I use my Class 12 English marks instead of IELTS?

Often, yes. CBSE or ICSE English at 75% is accepted as equal to IELTS 6.5. State Board students need 80%. Check the India page for your course's level.

What percentage do I need in my bachelor's?

Most courses ask for a UK 2:2, which Aston treats as 50% or a CGPA of 5.0 out of 10 from a recognised Indian university. Courses that ask for a 2:1 need 60%.

Is accommodation guaranteed?

Eligible postgraduates starting in September or January are guaranteed a campus room. September 2027 prices start at £144 a week including bills.

Can I work after graduating?

You can apply for the UK Graduate visa after your course. Our UK country guide explains the current length and rules.

Sources

  1. Aston University: MSc Data Science (September 2027) (opens in a new tab)
  2. Aston University: MSc Business Analytics (September 2027) (opens in a new tab)
  3. Aston University: BSc Computer Science (September 2027) (opens in a new tab)
  4. Aston University: information for applicants from India (opens in a new tab)
  5. Aston University: English language requirements (opens in a new tab)
  6. Aston University: international scholarships (opens in a new tab)
  7. Aston University: postgraduate accommodation (opens in a new tab)
  8. Aston University: rankings and awards (opens in a new tab)
  9. Aston University: our history (opens in a new tab)
  10. THE World University Rankings 2027: Aston University (opens in a new tab)
  11. Complete University Guide 2027 league table (opens in a new tab)

Official website: www.aston.ac.uk (opens in a new tab)

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