Aston University: study abroad at a UK university

Welcome to Aston University

Build the foundations of your future career with a degree from Aston University. Situated in Birmingham, the UK’s ‘second city’, Aston has some of the highest quality teaching anywhere in the country, and an elite Business school with a formidable reputation.

Your routes to Aston University include a preparation course at Kaplan International College (KIC) London.

Courses leading to Aston University

Bachelor's preparation in London

Master's preparation in London

NCUK International Foundation in Birmingham

Master's preparation in Japan

Reasons to study at Aston University

Ranked in the UK top 35

Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2017

2nd nationally for teaching effectiveness

Times Higher Education

Globally elite business school

with triple accreditation and great subject rankings

Top 20 for graduate prospects

Times and Sunday Times 2017

Guaranteed entry

when you pass your KIC London course at the required level with good attendance

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Aston University subject ranking highlights

Subject area	UK ranking	Source
Accounting and Finance	Top 25	Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2017
Business	Top 20	Times and Sunday Times 2017
Marketing	12th	Complete University Guide 2018

Why choose Aston University?

Best for Business

Aston is the leading UK university for business and the professions. Its close links with industry mean your degree is highly relevant and meets the needs of employers, and that your investment in your education goes a long way.

Best for Business

The whole world on campus

Join a campus community of 130+ nationalities at Aston, named one of the UK's 10 most international universities by Times Higher Education. You'll find all the learning and social facilities you could possibly need, right in the centre of Birmingham.

The whole world on campus

Teaching that you'll love

Aston University is one of the UK's best for teaching, and its Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) is the highest award possible. Few universities can match the learning experience you'll have when you study at Aston. ↗

Teaching that you'll love

Great student living

At Aston University, you can enjoy the fun, diverse city of Birmingham. There's a huge student community here, so you can discover attractions like the Bull Ring, Edgbaston cricket ground and the Barclaycard Arena with your new friends.

Great student living

Julius from Brazil

Master's degree in International Business at Aston University

I chose Aston based on its reputation, and because I chose the MSc in International Business, which is within the top 5 in the UK. Studying at Aston, I strongly believe I will acquire knowledge and skills that will contribute to my professional and personal development.

Masud from Bangladesh

Master's degree in Human Resource Management and Business at Aston University

Aston University is an excellent place to study, with great resources. There are good career progression opportunities for graduates, high-tech facilities and an excellent business school.