About Aston University

Founded in 1895 and a University since 1966, Aston is an established, "old" University known for world class Teaching Quality and Research and a Graduate Employment record that is consistently amongst the best in the UK, with strong links with industry, government and commerce.

All of the University's academic, social and accommodation facilities are based on our attractive, self contained green Campus, right in the centre of Birmingham, one of Europe’s liveliest and welcoming cities. We are proud of our close-knit, safe and friendly campus atmosphere which provides the perfect environment for academic success and a fantastic student social life.

High Quality

Aston is ranked 12th overall out of 113 UK Universities in The Good University Guide 2008, published in The Telegraph and sponsored by PriceWaterhouseCoopers, published in July 2007.

Aston University also is ranked 15th out of all 110 UK Universities in the Times Good University Guide 2008, placing us amongst the elite of British Higher Education.

The Guardian University Guide 2007 ranks Aston University 19th out of over 120 UK Universities and Colleges.

Address: Aston University, Aston Triangle, Birmingham, B4 7ET.
Main Switchboard: +44 (0)121 204 3000
Fax: +44 (0)121 204 4614