Aston University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #660 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #273 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #57 of 163 | In the United Kingdom |
| #44 of 131 | In England |
| #2 of 5 | In Birmingham |
| #21 of 1,001 | For Optometry |
| Top50% | For 184 other topics |
Quick Review
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- www.aston.ac.uk
- Languages
- English
- Acceptance rate
- 44%*
* Aston University is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | General Certificate of Education (GCE) or equivalent, with passes in 3 approved subjects at Advanced ('A') level, or passes in 2 subjects at 'A' and 3 at General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE), or passes in 2 subjects at 'A' and 2 at Advanced Supplementary ('AS'), or 2 at 'A', 1 at 'AS' and 2 at GCSE. grade A, B or C, or 2 at A and 3 at GCSE. grade 'A', 'B', or 'C' |
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| Academic Calendar | October to June |
Research profile
Aston University is a world-class research university with 32,346 scientific papers published and 945,370 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Biology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Chemistry, Medicine, Environmental Science, Quantum and Particle physics, and Political Science.
Aston University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 286 | 3100 |
| 1994 | 268 | 3024 |
| 1995 | 340 | 3661 |
| 1996 | 342 | 3561 |
| 1997 | 334 | 4310 |
| 1998 | 325 | 4562 |
| 1999 | 328 | 5013 |
| 2000 | 351 | 5759 |
| 2001 | 380 | 6379 |
| 2002 | 489 | 7825 |
| 2003 | 445 | 8726 |
| 2004 | 531 | 9136 |
| 2005 | 570 | 11074 |
| 2006 | 540 | 12190 |
| 2007 | 646 | 13551 |
| 2008 | 657 | 15272 |
| 2009 | 663 | 16864 |
| 2010 | 818 | 19575 |
| 2011 | 727 | 23373 |
| 2012 | 803 | 24934 |
| 2013 | 842 | 27760 |
| 2014 | 1024 | 30225 |
| 2015 | 1111 | 32859 |
| 2016 | 1254 | 34924 |
| 2017 | 1390 | 39020 |
| 2018 | 1407 | 43892 |
| 2019 | 1429 | 51033 |
| 2020 | 1517 | 62522 |
| 2021 | 1605 | 72600 |
| 2022 | 1488 | 75276 |
| 2023 | 1653 | 84099 |
| 2024 | 1354 | 87391 |
| 2025 | 992 | 79855 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Aston University gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Annual Tuition Cost (GBP) |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | £9,250 - £20,500 |
| Postgraduate Taught | £9,250 - £20,500 |
| Postgraduate Research | £4,410 - £20,500 |
Aston University has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Aston University.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | No | No | No |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Doctorate | Applied Linguistics, Biomedical Engineering, Business Administration, Computer Science, Engineering, Health Sciences, Medicine, Translation and Interpretation |
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Aston University alumni
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Frankie Boyle
- Occupations
- television presenterautobiographercomedianjournaliststand-up comedian
- Biography
-
Francis Martin Patrick Boyle is a Scottish comedian and writer. Boyle first gained widespread recognition as a regular panellist on the comedy show Mock the Week from 2005 until 2009. He then created and starred in the Channel 4 sketch show Frankie Boyle's Tramadol Nights (2010) and BBC Two's chat show Frankie Boyle's New World Order (2017–2022). In 2020, he presented a four-part series on BBC Two, Frankie Boyle's Tour of Scotland. He has toured and released several stand-up specials. Boyle has been involved in public controversies due to his humour.
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John Lodge
- Occupations
- musiciancomposerrecord producersongwritersinger
- Biography
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John Charles Lodge was an English musician who was the bass guitarist, co-lead vocalist, and a songwriter for the longstanding progressive rock band the Moody Blues. Joining the group in 1966, he contributed to many of the Moody Blues' most acclaimed works, including "Ride My See-Saw", "Isn't Life Strange", and "I'm Just a Singer (In a Rock and Roll Band)", helping shape the band's signature symphonic rock sound.
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Ben Francis
- Occupations
- chief executive officerbusinesspersonentrepreneur
- Biography
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Benjamin David Francis MBE is a British billionaire businessman. He is the co-founder, CEO and majority owner of Gymshark, a fitness apparel and accessories company founded in 2012. He was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 2023 New Year Honours for services to the business sector.
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Richard Stanton
- Occupations
- firefightercave diver
- Biography
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Richard William Stanton, MBE, GM is a British civilian cave diver who specialises in rescues through the Cave Rescue Organisation and the British Cave Rescue Council. He has been called "one of the world's most accomplished cave-divers", "the face of British cave diving," and "the best cave diver in Europe". Stanton has lived in Coventry for many years, and was formerly a firefighter with the West Midlands Fire Service for 25 years prior to his retirement. In 2018 he played a leading role in the Tham Luang cave rescue and was awarded the George Medal in the Civilian Gallantry List.
Aston University faculties and divisions
| School : Business | Accountancy, Business Administration, Business Computing, Finance, Management |
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| School : Engineering and Applied Sciences | Applied Chemistry, Applied Mathematics, Applied Physics, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Natural Sciences |
| School : Languages and Social Sciences | English, European Studies, International Relations and Diplomacy, Modern Languages, Sociology, Translation and Interpretation |
| School : Life and Health Sciences | Biological and Life Sciences, Biomedicine, Health Sciences, Optometry, Pharmacy, Psychology, Speech Therapy and Audiology |
General information
| Founded | 1895 |
|---|---|
| Motto | Forward |
Location and contacts
| Address | Aston Triangle Birmingham, B4 7ET United Kingdom |
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| City population | 1,137,000 |