Aston University established in 1895, is a long established research-led University known for its world-class teaching quality and strong links to industry, government and commerce. It got the University status since 1966. Aston has been a leading university for graduate employment success for over 25 years. The University is currently ranked 8th overall for graduate employment putting even the likes of Oxford in the shade (2013 Sunday Times University Guide).

Aston University is based in the centre of Birmingham, home to over 65,000 students and one of Europe’s liveliest and most welcoming cities. The University is consistently ranked in the UK's top 40 Universities confirming their place amongst the elite. Aston offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate degree programs and also works with the public and private sector to develop tailored continuing professional development and foundation degree programs.

Campus of Aston University -

The friendly and safe 40 acre campus houses all the University's academic, social and accommodation facilities for their 9,500 students.

Why Choose Aston University?
 

• Employable Graduates: Ranked 5th in the UK and 1st outside London for graduate employability.
• Positive Placement Years: Aston has the highest percentage of students taking placement years of any UK university.
• Learn a Language for Free: The University offer free language tuition to all their students from 2012 and create opportunities for them to benefit from the international nature of both the Aston community and today's jobs market.
• World Class Reputation: Aston is ranked 13th out of 113 UK universities by The Independent Complete University Guide 2010.
• Academic Excellence: They're committed in providing the highest standard of education to their students.
• Exploitable Research: It focuses on research which makes a beneficial difference to people, organisations and society.
• A Sustainable Green Campus: As an Aston student they'll get the best of both worlds - a well equipped, safe, green campus located in the heart of a vibrant city.

Facilities at Aston University -
 

• Library
• Laboratories
• Science Park
• Accommodation
• Catering Services
• Gymnasium
• Swimming Pool
• Disability Services
• Sports

Schools/Centres at Aston University -
 

• Aston Business School
• Centre for Learning, Innovation and Professional Practice (CLIPP)
• School of Engineering and Applied Science
• School of Life and Health Sciences
• School of Languages and Social Sciences
• Centre for Executive Development

Career Advice and Support at Aston University -

The University has an outstanding record for graduate employment is supported by their well-equipped careers and employability centre and its highly experienced team who will support their students during their career planning as a student and for up to three years after they graduate. They have a dedicated department of around 50 professionals providing careers guidance and placement support aimed at enhancing the capability and employability of all of our students.

They are committed in ensuring that the time spent at Aston prepares their students well for the graduate job market enabling them to demonstrate competitive commercial awareness and to thrive in a global economy. Student satisfaction with the careers service was exceptionally high in the latest National Student Survey; it also shows that 89% of Aston students believe they have improved their career prospects as a result of their course and additional needs.