Aston University

Founded: 1895   Total Students: 11,000+

Int. Students: 3,000+

Overview

Aston University received its Royal Charter from Queen Elizabeth II on 22 April 1966.

Students from over 120 countries choose to study at Aston University – a safe and friendly campus enjoyed by a global, multicultural community. Birmingham is one of the UK’s most diverse cities and home to an unrivalled cultural heritage, top sporting events, music, performing arts and outstanding world cuisine. 

Our mission is to be the UK's leading university for students aspiring to succeed in business and the professions, where original research, enterprise and inspiring teaching deliver local and global impact.

The Aston Mission

  • Provide high-quality teaching and student support
  • Produce collaborative research with high translation and impact
  • Promote skill building and industry development
  • Foster community engagement and development

Highlights

Some of our highlights over the past few years include:

  • 2020 Guardian University of the Year
  • Silver Award by Athena SWAN for impact towards gender equality
  • Top 20 for 3* and 4* rated impact by the Research Excellence Framework (REF)
  • Outstanding Entrepreneurial University (Times Higher Education Awards, 2020)
  • Best University Careers/Employability Service (National Undergraduate Employability Awards 2020)
  • Aston Students’ Union ‘Buildings that inspire’ winner (Guardian University Awards, 2020)

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

Aston St, Birmingham B4 7ET, United Kingdom