Aston University

Birmingham, United Kingdom

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Aston University - Overview & Details 
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University Motto Forward
University Type Public Research University
University City Birmingham, England
Student to Faculty Ratio 22:1
Main Campus Gosta Green
Campus Size 24 hectares (60 acres)
Endowment £1.41 million (2018)
Acceptance Rate 50%
Graduation Rate 83.07%
Employment Rate 70%
Total Enrollment 9,500
Official Website Link  Aston University, United Kingdom
Contact Detail +44 (0)121 204 3000

 

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Aston University Scholarships

Scholarships for International Students

1. Vice Chancellor's International Scholarship

  • list items Scholarship Amount - £8,000
  • list items Scholarship Details International & EU students from any country can apply for this Scholarship Undergraduate Students can apply (excluding Medicine) Postgraduate Students can apply (excluding MBA, Postgraduate Diploma for Overseas Pharmacists (OSPAP) and distance learning courses) Postgraduate research students are not eligible for this Scholarship
  • list items International & EU students from any country can apply for this Scholarship
  • list items Undergraduate Students can apply (excluding Medicine)
  • list items Postgraduate Students can apply (excluding MBA, Postgraduate Diploma for Overseas Pharmacists (OSPAP) and distance learning courses)
  • list items Postgraduate research students are not eligible for this Scholarship

    • 2. Global Ambassador Scholarship

    For students who are willing to become Global Ambassador for Aston University along with their studies. 

  • list items Scholarship Amount - £3,000
  • list items Scholarship Details International students from any country can apply for this Scholarship Undergraduate Students can apply (excluding Medicine) Postgraduate Students can apply (excluding MBA, Postgraduate Diploma for Overseas Pharmacists (OSPAP) and distance learning courses) Postgraduate research students are not eligible for this Scholarship
  • list items International students from any country can apply for this Scholarship
  • list items Undergraduate Students can apply (excluding Medicine)
  • list items Postgraduate Students can apply (excluding MBA, Postgraduate Diploma for Overseas Pharmacists (OSPAP) and distance learning courses)
  • list items Postgraduate research students are not eligible for this Scholarship

    • 3. The Ernst Edward Scholarships for Asylum Seekers

    Aston University offers up to 4 sanctuary scholarships for students who are seeking refuge in the UK. This scholarship will benefit asylum seekers or those who have been granted a form of limited permission to stay in the UK, following an unsuccessful asylum application, and who are therefore prevented from accessing student finance.

  • list items Scholarship Amount - Full tuition fee waiver & £25,000 worth of Accomodation & Living cost

    • 4. MBA Scholarships

    Aston University offers 4 type of scholarships for MBA students 

  • list items Full Time MBA Scholarships - 50 scholarships to support the most dedicated and talented students interested in MBA full-time programme
  • list items Business Excellence Scholarships - 30 scholarships of £5,600 to support students who can demonstrate examples of excellence in their career to date or entrepreneurial experience
  • list items Global Leadership Scholarships - 15 scholarships of £9,800 for students who can demonstrate how they have shown impactful leadership during their career or entrepreneurial endeavours. Also a minimum of 6 scholarships will be awarded to female candidates
  • list items The Dean's Scholarship - Five scholarships of £14,000

    • 5. Women in Engineering Scholarship

  • list items Scholarship Amount - £6,000
  • list items Scholarship Details Female international students from any country are eligible for this scholarship. Available for students applying to all undergraduate and postgraduate programmes within the School of Engineering & Applied Science
  • list items Female international students from any country are eligible for this scholarship.
  • list items Available for students applying to all undergraduate and postgraduate programmes within the School of Engineering & Applied Science

    • 6. Aston Enterprise Scholarship

  • list items Scholarship Amount - Selected student will recieve a full scholarship to study Master's at Aston University, along with support (mentorship, office space and grant) to start his/her entrepreneurial jouney after graduation.

    •  7. Ferguson Scholarship

  • list items Scholarship Amount - £10,500
  • list items Scholarship Details This Scholarship is exclusively for African & Indian students Scholarship supported by Allan & Nesta Ferguson Charitable Trust Available for students applying for MSc Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience, MSc Drug Delivery, MSc Pharmaceutical Sciences, MSc Pharmacokinetics, MSc Stem Cells & Regenerative Medicine, MSc Psychology (Conversion programme), MSc Health Psychology 
  • list items This Scholarship is exclusively for African & Indian students
  • list items Scholarship supported by Allan & Nesta Ferguson Charitable Trust
  • list items Available for students applying for MSc Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience, MSc Drug Delivery, MSc Pharmaceutical Sciences, MSc Pharmacokinetics, MSc Stem Cells & Regenerative Medicine, MSc Psychology (Conversion programme), MSc Health Psychology 

    • Scholarship for Indian Students

    1. Aston Global Advantage Scholarship

  • list items Scholarship Amount - £2,000
  • list items Scholarship Details Available for students applying to full-time College of Business and Social Sciences postgraduate taught programmes Students seeking admissions for MBA, MSc Business Analytics, MSc Business and Management and MSc International Business are not eligible for this Scholarship
  • list items Available for students applying to full-time College of Business and Social Sciences postgraduate taught programmes
  • list items Students seeking admissions for MBA, MSc Business Analytics, MSc Business and Management and MSc International Business are not eligible for this Scholarship

    • 2. Diversity in Society Scholarship

  • list items Scholarship Amount - £2,000
  • list items Scholarship Details Available for students applying to full-time School of Social Sciences and Humanities postgraduate taught programmes Student seeking admissions for Aston Business School programmes are not eligible
  • list items Available for students applying to full-time School of Social Sciences and Humanities postgraduate taught programmes
  • list items Student seeking admissions for Aston Business School programmes are not eligible

    • 3. Excellence in Health Innovation Scholarship

  • list items Scholarship Amount - £2,000
  • list items Scholarship Details Available for students applying to full-time College of Health and Life Sciences postgraduate taught programmes Students seeking admissions for PgDip/MSc OSPAP and MSc Pharmacokinetics are not eligible
  • list items Available for students applying to full-time College of Health and Life Sciences postgraduate taught programmes
  • list items Students seeking admissions for PgDip/MSc OSPAP and MSc Pharmacokinetics are not eligible

    • 4. Global Engineers Scholarship

  • list items Scholarship Amount - £2,000
  • list items Scholarship Details Available for students applying to full-time College of Engineering and Physical Sciences postgraduate programmes
  • list items Available for students applying to full-time College of Engineering and Physical Sciences postgraduate programmes

    • 5. Leading Engineers Scholarship

  • list items Scholarship Amount - £2,500
  • list items Scholarship Details Available for students applying to full-time College of Engineering and Physical Sciences postgraduate programmes Postgraduate research students are not eligible to apply for this scholarship
  • list items Available for students applying to full-time College of Engineering and Physical Sciences postgraduate programmes
  • list items Postgraduate research students are not eligible to apply for this scholarship
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    USPs of the University

  • list items Diverse student portfolio with international students from about 120 countries enrolled in several courses
  • list items Recipient of Royal Charter from Queen Elizabeth II in 1966.
  • list items Collaborations with multiple international partners to provide integrated work experience and facilitate dual-award arrangements.
  • list items Awarded the silver Athena Award in 2018  for its excellence in incorporating inclusiveness in its institutions.
  • list items 78% of research outputs were evaluated as 'world-leading' or 'internationally recognized' according to Research Excellence Framework 2014.
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    Jobs and Placements

  • list items Encourages students to contact and engage with their Placement Tutor /Essay Supervisor for placement support through the Careers+placement portal.
  • list items Guidance with final year module selection 
  • list items Work placements with an average salary of £16,000
  • list items 25% of international students received placement in 2019
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    Infrastructural Facilities

  • list items With a sprawling campus abundant with massive learning and social spaces, the university campus is built to reflect the cultural tradition of the city. The campus holds several amenities to cater to the needs of its students, some of which include Aston Villa football clubs, Resorts World Arena, and the like.
  • list items Aston University is located in Birmingham, the second-largest city in the UK, which offers several recreational facilities to its students. It also provides an interactive forum for learning to its students.
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    Residence

  • list items James Watt Building 5 bed en-suite  -  45 weeks -   £6541.71 7 bed en-suite   - 45 weeks     £6269.14
  • list items 5 bed en-suite  -  45 weeks -   £6541.71
  • list items 7 bed en-suite   - 45 weeks     £6269.14
  • list items William Murdock Building 5 bed en-suite  - 45 weeks   -     £6541.71 7 bed en-suite - 45 weeks -     £6269.14
  • list items 5 bed en-suite  - 45 weeks   -     £6541.71
  • list items 7 bed en-suite - 45 weeks -     £6269.14
  • list items Mary Sturge Building 5 bed en-suite   45 weeks     £6541.71 7 bed en-suite   45 weeks     £6269.14 5 bed en-suite   45 weeks     £7293.00 7 bed en-suite   45 weeks     £7038.00
  • list items 5 bed en-suite   45 weeks     £6541.71
  • list items 7 bed en-suite   45 weeks     £6269.14
  • list items 5 bed en-suite   45 weeks     £7293.00
  • list items 7 bed en-suite   45 weeks     £7038.00
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    Notable Alumni

    Some famous alumni from Aston University include :

  • list items Adel Hassan Al A'ali, Bahraini businessman. In 2018, he was appointed chair of the construction firm Haji Hassan Group.
  • list items Hilmi İbar, Professor of chemistry, former dean of the pedagogic faculty and former head of the International Office at the Trakya University in Edirne.
  • list items Keith John Charles Bradley, Baron Bradley, British Labour Party politician and life peer. He was formerly the Labour Member of Parliament (MP) for Manchester Withington from 1987 until 2005.
  • list items Phil Popham, British Business man who has mainly been employed in the automotive industry. He had a long career at Jaguar Land Rover, and latterly was the chief executive officer of Lotus Cars
  • list items Robert Charles Grenville Perrins, Managing Director of Berkeley Group Holdings since September 2009.
  • list items Derek Michael Brewer, Secretary and Chief Executive of Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) from 2011 to 2017
  • list items Richard William Stanton, British civilian cave diver who specialises in rescues through the Cave Rescue Organisation and the British Cave Rescue Council.  
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    Aston University Location

  • list items Bus Services  Coach services from Digbeth coach station for London are readily available and run frequently. Students can also opt for passes (young person’s coach card) if they fall in the age group 16-26, which shall enable them to save up to 30% of the costs.
  • list items Coach services from Digbeth coach station for London are readily available and run frequently. Students can also opt for passes (young person’s coach card) if they fall in the age group 16-26, which shall enable them to save up to 30% of the costs.
  • list items Train Services  Nearest railway station: New Street Station
  • list items Nearest railway station: New Street Station
  • list items Nearest Airport Birmingham International Airport
  • list items Birmingham International Airport
  • list items Nearest Hospital Halcyon Medical Centre
  • list items Halcyon Medical Centre
  • list items Recreational Sites Purnell’s restaurant World resorts arena Cannon Hill Park Grand Central Edgbaston Stadium
  • list items Purnell’s restaurant
  • list items World resorts arena
  • list items Cannon Hill Park
  • list items Grand Central
  • list items Edgbaston Stadium

    • Aston University Map Location

    Address -  Aston University, Aston Triangle, Birmingham, B4 7ET

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    Frequently Asked Questions about Aston University

    What is Aston University famous for?

    For international students, Aston University has become a popular choice as it is a top-tier university in the UK for business and technical fields, and it's renowned for its top-notch instruction and research in a welcoming yet energetic and multi-ethnic setting. More than 13,000 students from more than 130 nations attend.

    Is Aston University easy to get into?

    Aston University has a 50% admission rate, and hence the competition is high in terms of admission. So, candidates must meet the minimum standards and demonstrate commitment, tenacity, and talent in order to be accepted.

    Is Aston University better than Birmingham City University?

    Out of 113 UK universities, Aston University is ranked as the 13th best overall higher education institution by The Independent. Birmingham's top school is Aston, followed by Birmingham City University (27th) and the University of Birmingham (59th).

    Is IELTS mandatory for Aston University?

    For entrance to UK universities, a solid command of the English language is required. Students must successfully complete IELTS with a minimum score of 6.5 in order to be accepted to Aston University in the United Kingdom.