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Living in Birmingham

Aston University is situated on a beautiful campus and is surrounded by Birmingham's metropolitan streets, specialty shops, restaurants, parks, and a friendly and safe atmosphere.

There is much to see and do within walking distance when you are not hard at work. And the wonderful countryside is a bus, train or car ride away.

Aston’s excellent location within Birmingham City Centre offers you all the advantages of living in England’s vibrant and multicultural second city, Birmingham - home to over 65,000 students.

  • Nearly 40% of the city’s population is under 25 – fuelling change and innovation.
  • Nearly a third of Birmingham’s residents are of minority ethnic origin, bringing a rich cultural mix to the city.
  • Mixing  12th and 21st century architecture could be a risk . But in Birmingham the  styles of St Martin’s Church and Selfridges at Bullring  remains one of the country’s most striking examples of architectural fusion.

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City Life
City Life
City Life
City Life
"Birmingham has lots of style. And it is even better now, just look at the Bullring."
Gok Wan, Fashion Guru and
TV Personality
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"To me Birmingham is the greatest place in the world."
Mark Lewis Francis, Olympic Athlete
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"Birmingham is a major city with a strong retail offer. Several big names have opened in the city in the last few years to put Birmingham firmly on the shopping map, propelling it to a position as the best city in the UK for shopping outside London."
Mary Portas, TV's 'Queen of Shops' and
retail marketing expert
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Birmingham's food and drink scene is bursting with award winning restaurants, creative talent and fresh local produce. With over 200 restaurants serving cuisine from 27 countries, the city certainly has something to suit everyone's taste buds."
James Martin, Chef