Postgraduate community

There is an active postgraduate community at Aston and plenty of opportunity to get involved:

• Aston Postgraduate Research Society (APRS)

• Aston Business School Research Student Society

• Engineering Postgraduate Research Society
  

• Languages and Social Science Research Student Society
  

•  Life and Health Sciences Postgraduate Research Student Society
  

International students

The International Student Support Unit provides help and advice to students from overseas, both before you join Aston and once you've arrived. The team organise social events, but can also give advice on practical issues, such as opening a bank account and visa applications.

There are also several international student societies.

Student societies

There are many societies at Aston and a full list is available on the Students' Union societies page. There are several faith societies and the Chaplaincy is a welcoming place for all students of any faith or background. 

Students' Guild

As an Aston student you're also a member of the Students' Union, which gives you access to a range of benefits, support, entertainment and services. 

Volunteering opportunities

Help out at Aston and in the local community:

• Mentoring scheme - mentor an Aston undergraduate student
• Tutoring scheme - help out at a local school, supporting teachers and being an ambassador for Higher Education
• Volunteering - help young people in the local community