Rankings
How every major ranking places Aston University. Lower is better.
Strongest subjects in the QS subject rankings (2025):
Postgraduate courses by field
Number of courses and typical yearly tuition for international students.
| Field | Courses | Typical fee | Courses in Course Explorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life sciences & biotechnology | 36 | $30,907 | See → |
| Engineering & technology | 17 | $33,398 | See → |
| Public health & allied health | 16 | $30,907 | See → |
| Business & management | 15 | $34,341 | See → |
| Computer science & data technology | 13 | $33,398 | See → |
| Medicine & clinical health | 8 | $33,398 | See → |
| Economics, finance & accounting | 6 | $34,341 | See → |
| Environment, sustainability & agriculture | 5 | $30,907 | See → |
| Social sciences | 4 | $29,029 | See → |
| Humanities & languages | 3 | $30,000 | See → |
| Psychology | 3 | $33,398 | See → |
| Law, politics & governance | 2 | $27,870 | See → |
| Natural sciences | 2 | $30,907 | See → |
| Education & teaching | 1 | $33,398 | See → |
Costs and entry
98 courses mention scholarships. 22 publish an application deadline for international students.
Jobs after studying at Aston University
The job market for Aston University's biggest fields, and how graduates stay to work in the UK.
Questions students ask
How much does a postgraduate course at Aston University cost?
Typical tuition for international students is about $33,398 a year; half of Aston University's postgraduate courses with a published fee cost between $30,907 and $33,398. Most courses last 1 year. Fees vary by field: business & management courses are typically $34,341, law, politics & governance $27,870.
How is Aston University ranked?
Aston University is ranked #395 by QS (2026) and #401–500 by Times Higher Education (2026) in the world. In the UK it is #44 in the Complete University Guide (2026) and #48 in the Guardian University Guide (2026). Its strongest QS subjects include Marketing (#51) and Business & Management Studies (#87).
What IELTS score does Aston University need for a postgraduate course?
Most postgraduate courses (3 of the 7 that list it) ask for IELTS 6.5 overall.
How many postgraduate courses does Aston University offer?
130 postgraduate courses across 14 fields; the largest are life sciences & biotechnology (36), engineering & technology (17) and public health & allied health (16).
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Updated 6 August 2026. Courses and fees from Aston University's own course pages; fees converted to US dollars. Rankings: QS World University Rankings 2026, Times Higher Education 2026, Complete University Guide 2026, Guardian University Guide 2026, QS subject rankings 2025. Always confirm fees and requirements on the university's website.