SNIPPET OF THE UNIVERSITY:
Aston University is a public research university located in Birmingham’s city centre, England’s second largest city in terms of population.
Its origins date back to the 19th century when a School of Metallurgy was founded in the Birmingham and Midland Institute. By 1895 it had become the Birmingham Municipal Technical School. Several other name changes ensued until Aston gained university status in 1966.
The university is made up of five schools: Engineering and Applied Science, Life and Health Sciences, Languages and Social Sciences, the Aston Medical School and the Aston Business School. It has a total student body of over
11,000 students, comprising around 9,000 undergraduates and more than 2,000 postgraduates.
Aston’s Business School was founded in 1947 and is one of the oldest and largest in the UK. It holds triple accreditation, which is a classification given to only 73 business schools worldwide by the three leading business school accreditation associations.
The university campus - which is ranked the 357th most prestigious and accomplished in the world by QS World University Rankings - is spread across 60 acres of land in the Gosta Green area of Birmingham and comes complete with a swimming pool, sports centers, a library, cafés, restaurants, pubs, and shops, hairdressers, health centers and lots of green space.
COURSES
Course Level:
• Undergraduate
• Postgraduate
• Research/PhD
• Foundation Program
• MBD/DBA
• Professional Short Courses \ CPD
• Degree Apprenticeship
• Other
Course Type:
• Full-time
• Part-time
• Online / Distance Learning
• Work-based Degree
Course Options:
• Optional Placement Year
• Placement Year (UK/abroad)
• No Placement
• Integrated Placement
• Beginner’s Language Routes
• Integrated International Placement/Study Abroad
• Internship/Overseas Study
School:
• Aston Business School
• Aston Medical School
• School of Engineering & Applied Science
• School of Languages & Social Sciences
• School of Life & Health Sciences
• Center For Learning Innovation & Professional Practice
ASTON STUDY
Word-Based Degrees
Aston Professional Engineering Center:
• Foundation Degree
• Degree Apprenticeships
• Undergraduate
• Postgraduate
• Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
Foundation Programs
Foundation Programs (Home/EU Students)
• Engineering & Applied Science
• Science
• Social Sciences
• Business
International Foundation Programs
• Engineering & Applied Science
• Science
• Social Sciences
• Business
Online Courses
• Aston Online
• Part-time, CPD and short courses for healthcare professionals
• Language & linguistic research programs
Courses
Over 264 courses are being taught in Aston University in different styles of:
• Undergraduate Courses
• Postgraduate Courses
• Research/PhD
• MBA/DBA
• Professional short courses \ CPD
• Degree Apprenticeship
ALUMNI
Events (meetups and reunions)
These are ceremonies across the globe in celebration of Aston receiving its Royal Charter to become a university, festive drinks, or alumni drinks reception where graduates gather around.
Make A Gift
In order to expand Aston’s scholarship programs and bring in new students from any culture and background, alumni can participate in the university’s “Make A Gift” movement where, donations, large or small, are assembled in a form of scholarship for higher education for foreign students.
Pioneers For Change
A £50 million fundraising cam lunched in 2016 to provide opportunities for students of lower socio-economic backgrounds. This program helps solve some concerning issues in the region and can be broken down into 4 categories:
• Pioneers for health
• Pioneers for students
• Pioneers for research
• Pioneers for business
Volunteering
The relationship between the university and its alumni don’t end after they have thrown their caps into the air – it’s just the start. There are many ways postgraduates can stay involved with the college:
• Offer an internship
• Offer a placement
• Become a mentor
• Organize your reunion
• Attend an event
• Become an international ambassador
Benefits & Services for Aston Alumni
Countless events can be a cause of reunion of alumni with the university and in terms of below situations, the university will aid postgraduate students:
• Replacement Certificates & Transcripts
• Sports Center Membership
• Aston Health Services
• Library Membership
• Career Management
• Conference Aston & Accommodation
• Graduation Rings
• Alumni Groups
• 20% Masters Scholarship
Strategic International Networks
Aston University is committed to building its international reputation and visibility through alumni, through agents and ministries and by working to increase the intensity of international research collaborations.
ASTON GLOBAL (INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS):
International Students
Students from over 120 countries pick Aston University to study at.
Global Pathways
Aston University provides a range of opportunities for the best international students to join Aston’s community and study on their campus. A key part of the strategy is the relationships with teaching partners, providing multiple pathways to Aston.
Aston partners with Kaplan International Pathways to offer guaranteed progression to a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses, including options for undergraduate entry to Year 2.
Their partnerships with NCUK and INTO provide opportunities for students to progress to a range of undergraduate courses, including options for Year 2 entry, as well as a Pre-Master’s pathway.
They also partner with Bellerbys College to provide access to undergraduate courses for A-level and Foundation students, as well as options for Year 2 entry at Aston Business School.
International Partnerships
Aston University has over 250 partnerships in around 45 countries with a wide-tent of high profile institutions across the world. Some of the fields are outlined below:
• Student Exchange
• Staff Exchange
• Research Collaboration
• Teaching Partnerships
• Memorandum of Understanding
Strategic International Networks
Exchanges and Placements Abroad
English Language Requirements
SCHOLARSHIP
Undergraduate Scholarship
• Aston Achievement Scholarship
• Aston Mature Adult Learners Scholarship
• Aston Vice-Chancellor’s Achievement Scholarship
• Aston Aspiration Scholarship
• Aston Support Scholarship
• Aston Extra Scholarship
• Aston Placement Scholarship
• Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarship
• Global Excellence Scholarship
• Trendhim Scholarship (External)
• Product Design Enterprise Scholarship
• Women in Engineering Scholarship
• Global Ambassador Scholarship
Postgraduate Scholarship
• Aston UK/EU Excellence Scholarship
• Vice Chancellor’s International Scholarship
• Global Excellence Scholarship
• Global Ambassador Scholarship
• Women in Engineering International Scholarship
• Ferguson Scholarships
• Commonwealth PhD Scholarship (External)
• Trendhim Scholarship (External)
• Research Studentships
• Owen Family Trust Scholarship
• Aston University Alumni Scholarships
• MBA Alumni Scholarships
• External Scholarships
• Computer Science Scholarships
Undergraduate UK & EU Student Loans
Postgraduate UK & EU Students Loans
RESEARCH
Research at Aston (in university’s academic schools):
• Advanced Services
• Bioenergy
• Entrepreneurship
• European Politics
• Forensic Linguistic
• Neuroscience
• Optometry
• Pharmacy
• Photonics
ACCOMMODATION
First Year Accommodation (Building, Room Type, Facilities, Prices)
Academic session 2020/2021:
| Building | Room Type | Duration (weeks) | Your Essentials | Facilities | What’s Close |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Watt | 5 bed en-suite | 45.43 | All bills included Wi-Fi Connectivity Basic Contents Insurance Secure Properties Maintenance Services On-site Support 24/7 Emergency Center |
Furnished bedrooms and fitted kitchens Laundry facilities in the property Study and socialize in your common space Bike Storage Vending machines – snacks on site! |
New Street Train Station (10 mins) Bull Ring Shopping Center (10 mins) Arts & Culture (20 mins) |
| 7 bed en-suite | 45.43 | ||||
| William Murdock | 5 bed en-suite | 45.43 | |||
| 7 bed en-suite | 45.43 | ||||
| Mary Sturge | 5 bed en-suite | 45.43 | |||
| 7 bed en-suite | 45.43 | ||||
| 5 bed en-suite | 51 | ||||
| 7 bed en-suite | 51 |
Returning Students:
All accommodation applications on campus for returning students are now booked directly with Unite Students. Foundation year students returning for the first year of their degree under an integrated 4 or 5 year course are classed as returning students and must apply directly to Unite Students to find accommodation off campus. Also, options for off-campus living settlements are available through Students’ Union.
Residence Tutors:
The Residence Tutors are volunteer postgraduate students who assist in ensuring the provision and delivery of an effective system of pastoral care and welfare support for students resident in Aston Student Village.
LOCATION
Address: Aston St, Birmingham B4 7ET, United Kingdom
Google Map: https://goo.gl/maps/y6RgECUbr9xqvcJe7
