About the University
Aston University traces its origins to the Birmingham Municipal Technical School, founded in 1895, which later became a college of advanced technology in 1956. It received its royal charter and full university status in 1966.
Location
Aston University is based on a single, self-contained campus in Birmingham city centre, within an area known as the Aston Triangle.
What Students Can Study
Aston is known for its business school and for courses with a strong applied and placement-year focus, alongside programmes in engineering, life and health sciences, and social sciences. Specific course content, structure, and entry requirements should be checked directly with the university.
Why Students Consider This University
Students often consider Aston University for its long-established placement-year model, giving many students the option of a year in industry as part of their degree, combined with a compact, self-contained city-centre campus.
Studying in Birmingham
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More Universities in Birmingham
Birmingham is also home to 5 other universities StudyUKToday covers:
- Birmingham City University
- Birmingham Newman University
- Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
- University College Birmingham
- University of Birmingham
Applying to Aston University
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Aston University makes its own admissions decisions. We support and guide your application; we don't decide the outcome.
Important Information
Course availability, entry requirements, tuition fees, application deadlines, and other admissions requirements can change and vary by course. Always confirm current details directly with Aston University or with our team before relying on them.
