Aston University, Birmingham

Jul 19, 2021

Aston University is a public research university situated in the city centre of Birmingham, England. Aston began as the Birmingham Municipal Technical School in 1895, evolving into the UK's firstCollege of Advanced Technology in 1956.

Aston University has been named as the University of the Year 2020 by the Guardian, with the newspaper highlighting Aston's achievement in the areas of diversity and sustainability as it works to eradicate the gap in grades between black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) students and their white peers.

Aston University offers the perfect combination of award-winning teaching, world-class facilities and a fantastic student experience. Your student journey will see you become part of a global village within one of the friendliest, most diverse and multicultural campus communities in the UK

The University is also a Gold rated UK university in the Teaching Excellence Framework which assesses the quality of teaching in universities in England, and many courses also enjoy professional accreditation from a wide range of UK, European and Global Institutes, Associations and Societies.

Aston graduates are among the highest paid in the country, ranked 15th for earnings five years after graduation, with a median salary of £33,200 (Longitudinal Education Outcomes, 2020).

The University is also 31st in UK (Guardian University Guide 2021) and in the global top 250 (QS Graduate Employability World Rankings 2020) for Career prospects.

Location:

Birmingham

University address:

Aston St,

Birmingham B4 7ET,

United Kingdom

Entry requirements for Indian Students:

Undergraduate entry requirement:

You can apply for Year 1 of an undergraduate degree after class 12 from either a National or State Examination Board.
Admissions tutors are looking for high marks in standard 10 and 12. The marks required vary depending on which Indian Board you studied with and which subject you are applying to. In general, applicants should score in the range of 75-85% average as a minimum.
Some degree programmes, such as engineering, sciences and languages, require specific subject backgrounds.

Postgraduate entry requirement:

Masters Programme

You can apply for a Masters programme with an undergraduate degree from an overseas institution.
You should at least have a first class degree from an Indian university. The specific percentage requirement will vary depending on the course you are applying for at Aston and the Indian university which you have graduated from.
If you are applying for finance, engineering or science-based subjects, you must have studied a similar field in your undergraduate degree.

MBA Programme

You can apply for the MBA programme with an undergraduate degree, in any subject area, from an overseas institution and a minimum of three years post-graduation managerial work experience. You should have at least a first class degree from an Indian university.

*These exemptions do not apply to Aston Medical School MBChB Programme.

English language requirements

Undergraduate applicants

Typically, you may be exempt from taking a SELT such as IELTS, TOEFL etc, depending on:

A strong Class 12 English paper score (typically, 75-85% and above).
The Examination Board in India
The School you are applying to at Aston University
These exemptions do not apply to Aston Medical School MBChB Programme.

Postgraduate applicants

Typically, you may be exempt from taking a SELT such as IELTS, TOEFL etc if you have:

Studied at a highly recognised institution and completed your entire education in English medium.
Have a strong Class 12 English paper score (typically, 75-85% and above).
Have evidence of working in a multinational company where it is obvious that the daily language of communication is English.