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Aston University

Students from more than 120 countries choose Aston, on a compact city-centre campus in Birmingham. It began as the Birmingham Municipal Technical School in…

GESCO is listed as an official representative on Aston University's website
QS World #416QS World Rankings 2027
From GBP 16,590Postgraduate fee per year
Founded 1895Public university

About the university

Why students choose Aston University

Students from more than 120 countries choose Aston, on a compact city-centre campus in Birmingham. It began as the Birmingham Municipal Technical School in 1895 and became the UK's first College of Advanced Technology in 1956, a history that still shows in its applied, industry-facing approach and its emphasis on placement years.

Both direct entry and foundation or pathway routes are available here. If your grades or English score fall short of direct admission, the pathway route is a genuine alternative to waiting a year.

Tuition, entry requirements and intake dates differ by programme and change each year. Ask us for the current figures for the course you are considering rather than relying on published averages.

Faculties and schools

  • Aston Business School
  • Aston Law School
  • Aston Medical School
  • Health and Life Sciences
  • School of Engineering and Applied Science
  • School of Social Sciences and Humanities
Ways inDirect entryFoundation pathway

Photos: Aston University, used with permission. Founding year and student numbers are from Wikidata.

Entry requirements

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Source: aston.ac.uk

Tawjihi

Students who have completed Grade 12 and the Tawjihi can apply for Aston's one-year International Foundation Programme and then progress to a bachelor's degree.

Master's

A bachelor's graded Good or Very Good (70% or above) is considered, depending on the degree studied. Finance, engineering and science master's need a related undergraduate subject.

MBA

Any subject background is accepted with at least a Good or Very Good bachelor's and a minimum of three years of managerial work experience after graduating.

Other qualifications

Applicants with a different qualification can contact the international team for an evaluation.

Guidance only: meeting a requirement does not guarantee an offer, and each course sets its own grades and English level. Checked November 2026.

Programmes

Popular courses at Aston University

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A selection from the university's own course pages. Durations and intakes can change; we confirm the details for your year when we apply. Checked October 2026.

How it works

Your application to Aston University, step by step

  1. 1

    Free consultation

    We look at your grades, English and budget, and tell you honestly whether Aston University is realistic.

  2. 2

    Choose your course and route

    Direct entry if you meet the grades, or the foundation route if you are not there yet.

  3. 3

    Application and offer

    We prepare and submit the application and follow it through to an offer.

  4. 4

    Scholarship check

    We check the university's scholarships and discounts against your profile.

  5. 5

    Student visa

    Financial evidence and documents prepared to the current requirements.

  6. 6

    Arrival

    Accommodation, the pre-departure briefing and what to expect when you land.

Questions

Studying at Aston University: common questions

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Can I apply to Aston University with the Tawjihi?

Students who have completed Grade 12 and the Tawjihi can apply for Aston's one-year International Foundation Programme and then progress to a bachelor's degree.

Does Aston University offer scholarships to international students?

Yes. International Community Scholarship (Undergraduate) (GBP 9,000 over three years); International Community Scholarship (Postgraduate) (GBP 5,500 off tuition (September intake)); Sir Adrian Cadbury Chancellor's Scholarship (GBP 10,000 off tuition). We check which ones fit your profile when we build your application.

Is there a foundation route into Aston University?

Yes. If your grades or English do not yet meet direct entry, a foundation or pathway programme leads into Aston University.

Where is Aston University?

Aston University is in Birmingham, United Kingdom. It was founded in 1895.

Does GESCO charge me to apply to Aston University?

The first consultation is free. GESCO applies to Aston University directly and is listed as an official representative on the university's website. Ask us about any service fees before you start.

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Interested in Aston University?

Tell us your grades and we will tell you honestly whether it is realistic, and what to do if it is not yet.

  • Direct application. We hold an agreement with this university
  • A plan B. Similar universities if this one is out of reach
  • No obligation. If GESCO is not the right route for you, we will say so

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