Aston University in United Kingdom

Our mission at Aston University 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.

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

Start Date at Aston University

New Students: 16 September 2024
Returning Students: 23 September 2024
First Term End Date: 14 December 2024
Second Term: 6 January 2025 to 28 March 2025
Third Term: 21 April 2025 to 7 June 2025
Summer Degree Congregations: TBC
Referred Examinations: 18 to 22 August 2025

Driven by passion and purpose, Aston University is here for a reason – to help you achieve your goals.
So, if you’re looking to gain skills that make employers notice you, build industry contacts and connections, achieve chartered status, or even launch a business, it’s time to get excited about your future.

Find your reason to study a degree at Aston University.​

• We're a great choice​
  Top 100 in the world
  66th in the world
  Aston Business School has been ranked 66th in the world and 8th in the UK for Business and Management studies.
  
  
• THE Award
  Shortlisted - Business School of the Year
  Aston Business School has been shortlisted in the Business School of the Year 2023.
  
  
• QS World University Rankings.
  Top 10% in the world.
  Aston University has been placed in the top 10% of universities evaluated in the 2025 QS World University Rankings.
  

Why you should study in Aston university?

• Top 10% globally
  Aston University is ranked in the top 10% globally in the QS World University Rankings 2025
  
  
• University of the Year Runner Up for Graduate Employment
  Aston is University of the Year Runner Up for Graduate Employment in the Times and Sunday Times University Guide, 2024
  
  
• Shortlisted for Business School of the Year
  Aston University has been shortlisted for Business School of the Year in the Times Higher Education Awards, 2023
  
  
• 25th in the UK
  The Guardian University Guide, 2024 ranked Aston University 25th overall and 22nd the UK for students’ career prospects following graduation
  
  
• 66th in the World
  Aston Business School has been ranked 66th in the world for business and management studies (QS World University Rankings By Subject 2024)
  
  
• Outstanding earnings after graduation
  Graduates of Aston University are among the highest paid in the country five years after graduating, according to new data released by the Department for Education.
  
  The 2024 Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) data shows that employed Aston University graduates have the 19th largest median salary out of all higher education institutions five years after graduation at £35,400.
  Aston is ranked in the top 20 in the UK for Career Prospects (WhatUni Rankings, 2023)
  
  
• Top 10 Students’ Union
  Aston Students’ Union was rated 8th in the UK in the 2022 What Uni League Table, which is based on votes from more than 30,000 students across the country.
  
  
• Key accolades over the past few years include:
  University of the Year, 2020 (The Guardian)
  Outstanding Entrepreneurial University, 2020 (Times Higher Education Awards)
  Buildings That Inspire: Aston Students' Union (The Guardian University Awards, 2020)
  Silver Athena SWAN award for impact towards gender equality Read more about Aston University's successes, impacts and achievements here.