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How does Aston compare? 

How does Aston compare to other West Midlands universities?

University                             % of employed graduates
 in graduate-level jobs        		 Overall student satisfaction             
Aston   87.7% (highest in UK outside London)  86%
Birmingham City (BCU)  76.8%  80%
Birmingham  79.1%  85%
Coventry  71.6%  85%
Warwick  84.4%  88%
Wolverhampton  n/a*  77%
Worcester  62.3%  84%

 

* Wolverhampton University does not participate in university league tables. 
Sources: Sunday Times University Guide 2012 & National Student Survey 2011


How does Aston compare to other Universities you're considering?

Academic facilities and support

                                   Aston University
Scholarships available Yes. Over 60% of our students will be eligible for an Aston scholarship. 
Library open 24 hours a day                           Yes, during all exam and revision periods. 7 days a week all year round.  
Opportunity to learn a foreign language  Yes, free to all new students (subject to eligibility). Find out more about Aston's Languages for All programme.                         
Low drop out rate Yes - 5% (2012 HESA PI). UK average is 9%. 

   

University reputation

                                   Aston University
Long established institution           Yes. Founded in 1895. Royal Charter in 1966
Top 30 UK University
 Yes (Guardian University Guide, 2013)
Attracts high achievers         Yes. On average our students have AAB-BBB at A Level, Triple Distinction at BTEC                                                              
A "research" University          Yes. 86% of Aston's research is internationally recognised for its quality.                    

 

Placement years and getting a job after University  

                                   Aston University
Excellent graduate employment record                          Top 10 in the UK. Aston's Graduate Employability record.
High percentage of students taking placement years or year abroad       
 Top 5 in the UK. Find out more about the Aston Placement Year  
Placement year or year abroad tuition fee Zero for most Aston students, £1,000 maximum.
Strong links to industry, business and the professions.  Yes. "You will struggle to find a university in Britain more keenly attuned to the needs of business and industry." - 2012 Sunday Times University Guide. 

  

Campus and accommodation

                                   Aston University
Extensive accommodation on campus                          2,300 bedrooms on campus, the majority of which are en suite.
Find out more about accommodation 
Self-contained campus       Yes. All Aston's accommodation, academic, social and sports facilities are located on campus. No travel (or travel expenses!) between facilities.  
Close to rail and transport links                                     Yes. 3 mainline train stations within 10-15 minutes walk. Birmingham city centre 5 minutes walk from campus.
Good reputation with graduate employers  Yes. Ranked Top 20 in UK (High Fliers Survey 2012, 2011) and Top 60 in the world (QS World rankings)

 

Student life

                                   Aston University
Student-friendly city
 Yes. Birmingham is home to over 65,000 students. Aston's green, self-contained campus is just five minutes walk from the city centre. 
Excellent sports facilities 
 Swimming pool, newly fitted 110 station gym, pitches, dance studios and sports halls. All on campus 
Opportunities to join clubs, societies and to volunteer Yes. There are over 80 students societies to join and many sports teams, including 15 Olympic sports amongst our 30+ sports clubs.
A "research" University  Yes. 86% of Aston's research is internationally recognised for its quality.