Aston University
Aston University is located in the centre of Birmingham – a five minute walk from the city centre. It was founded in 1895 and received its Charter in 1966. Aston currently has around 10,000 students, of whom about 21% come from outside the UK and EU.
The University has particular strengths in Business and Management, Engineering, Health Sciences, Languages and Social Sciences. Aston is best known for its graduate employability record thanks to its professionally and vocationally relevant courses, placement years and outstanding careers service; and its strong links with business, industry and the professions.
Aston is a research-led university, with a strong commitment to applied research which makes a difference to people, places, business and society in general.
