Aston University: Statistics
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| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 660 of 14,131 | In the World |
| # 273 of 2,786 | In Europe |
| # 57 of 163 | In United Kingdom |
| # 44 of 131 | In England |
| # 2 of 5 | In Birmingham |
| # 21 of 969 | For Optometry |
| Top 1-3 | For 12 other topics |
Quick Review
Acceptance rate
44%
Enrollment
16,900
Languages
English
Type
Non-profit
Funding
Public-private partnership
Highest Degree
Doctorate
Website
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 44% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | General Certificate of Education (GCE) or equivalent, with passes in 3 approved subjects at Advanced ('A') level, or passes in 2 subjects at 'A' and 3 at General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE), or passes in 2 subjects at 'A' and 2 at Advanced Supplementary ('AS'), or 2 at 'A', 1 at 'AS' and 2 at GCSE. grade A, B or C, or 2 at A and 3 at GCSE. grade 'A', 'B', or 'C' |
| Academic Calendar | October to June |
| Enrollment | 16,900 |
We've calculated the 44% acceptance rate for Aston University based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Tuition
Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at Aston University.
| Degree Level | Cost Per Credit |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 1,749 CR |
| Bachelor Program | 1,950 CR |
| Master Program | 2,149 CR |
| Ph.D. / Doctoral | 2,850 CR |
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.
Aston University faculties and divisions
Explore the various academic institutes, schools, and campuses that make up Aston University.
School : Business
Accountancy
Business Administration
Business Computing
Finance
Management
School : Engineering and Applied Sciences
Applied Chemistry
Applied Mathematics
Applied Physics
Civil Engineering
Computer Science
Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Natural Sciences
School : Languages and Social Sciences
English
European Studies
International Relations and Diplomacy
Modern Languages
Sociology
Translation and Interpretation
School : Life and Health Sciences
Biological and Life Sciences
Biomedicine
Health Sciences
Optometry
Pharmacy
Psychology
Speech Therapy and Audiology
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Aston University.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | No | No | No |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Doctorate
Applied Linguistics
Biomedical Engineering
Business Administration
Computer Science
Engineering
Health Sciences
Medicine
Translation and Interpretation
Research profile
Aston University is a world-class research university with 32,346 scientific papers published and 945,370 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Biology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Chemistry, Medicine, Environmental Science, Quantum and Particle physics, and Political Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
| Engineering |
17,601
/ 504,386
|
|---|---|
| Computer Science |
15,988
/ 491,880
|
| Physics |
15,757
/ 437,464
|
| Biology |
15,480
/ 540,843
|
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
14,966
/ 455,984
|
| Chemistry |
14,847
/ 460,525
|
| Medicine |
11,543
/ 357,218
|
| Environmental Science |
10,840
/ 371,291
|
| Quantum and Particle physics |
10,674
/ 283,859
|
| Political Science |
8,738
/ 291,334
|
| Materials Science |
8,684
/ 225,552
|
| Psychology |
8,646
/ 308,746
|
| Law |
7,993
/ 275,724
|
| Organic chemistry |
7,695
/ 257,006
|
| Business |
7,506
/ 290,151
|
| Philosophy |
7,502
/ 235,884
|
| Biochemistry |
6,666
/ 252,646
|
| Optics |
6,649
/ 149,485
|
| Mathematics |
6,618
/ 230,801
|
| Geography and Cartography |
5,741
/ 172,742
|
| Sociology |
5,737
/ 184,377
|
| Genetics |
5,608
/ 203,182
|
| Artificial Intelligence (AI) |
5,569
/ 181,907
|
| Geology |
5,398
/ 206,772
|
| Statistics |
5,162
/ 196,563
|
| Economics |
4,999
/ 184,613
|
| History |
4,344
/ 120,664
|
| Electrical Engineering |
4,260
/ 105,304
|
| Telecommunications |
4,080
/ 75,606
|
| Pathology |
3,960
/ 148,228
|
| Neuroscience |
3,840
/ 125,995
|
| Management |
3,831
/ 149,206
|
| Ecology |
3,829
/ 178,164
|
| Psychiatry |
3,695
/ 115,091
|
| Archaeology |
3,670
/ 114,788
|
| Linguistics |
3,633
/ 121,108
|
| Paleontology |
3,450
/ 121,016
|
| Art & Design |
2,978
/ 75,394
|
| Machine Learning |
2,803
/ 119,304
|
| Mechanical Engineering |
2,801
/ 72,758
|
Annual publication & citation counts
33 Notable alumni
1. Lucilla Wright
1979-. (aged 47)
field hockey player
Lucilla Mary Wright is a female former English field hockey international.
2. Andi Spicer
1959-2020 (aged 61)
journalist
composer
Andrew John Preston "Andi" Spicer was an English electroacoustic classical music composer who used electronics (see Electronic Music) in his compositions.
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3. Pamela Liversidge
1949-. (aged 77)
engineer
Pamela Edwards Liversidge OBE FREng was the first female president of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers.
4. Rahul Potluri
1983-. (aged 43)
epidemiologist
Rahul Potluri is a British physician, researcher and founder of ACALM (Algorithm for Comorbidites, Associations, Length of stay and Mortality) Study Unit, United Kingdom (UK). His clinical epidemiology research unit is one of the first to use big data in healthcare and medical research. His work has shown for the first time a link between high cholesterol and breast cancer....
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