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About
Aston University is a public university situated in the city centre of Birmingham, England. Aston began as the Birmingham Municipal Technical School in 1895, evolving into the UK's first college of advanced technology in 1956. Aston University received its royal charter from Queen Elizabeth II on 22 April 1966.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 395 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 42 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 15,710
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 20.9 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 35%
- Female : Male
- 47 : 53
- Staff
- 1,000
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
16 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration | 24 | 204.5 | 2025 |
| Finance | 151-200 | - | 2022 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 201-300 | - | 2019 |
| Psychology | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Civil Engineering | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Chemical Engineering | 301-400 | - | 2023 |
| Energy Science & Engineering | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Environmental Sciences | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Biological Sciences | 301-400 | - | 2023 |
| Politics | 301-400 | - | 2024 |
| Education & Training | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Management | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Clinical Medicine | 401-500 | - | 2023 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 401-500 | - | 2023 |
QS
21 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Marketing | 51-100 | - | 2026 |
| Linguistics | 151-200 | - | 2026 |
| Business & Management Studies | 151-200 | - | 2026 |
| Psychology | 251-300 | - | 2026 |
| English Language & Literature | 301-350 | - | 2026 |
| Modern Languages | 301-340 | - | 2023 |
| Pharmacy & Pharmacology | 301-350 | - | 2021 |
| Accounting & Finance | 301-375 | - | 2026 |
| Chemical Engineering | 351-400 | - | 2026 |
| Social Sciences & Management | =371 | 62.5 | 2026 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 401-450 | - | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 451-500 | - | 2025 |
| Engineering & Technology | 451-500 | - | 2026 |
| Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing Engineering | 451-500 | - | 2026 |
| Medicine | 501-550 | - | 2026 |
| Mathematics | 501-600 | - | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 501-550 | - | 2026 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 551-700 | - | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 601-650 | - | 2026 |
| Chemistry | 601-620 | - | 2021 |
| Biological Sciences | 651-700 | - | 2025 |
US News
8 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy and Fuels | 102 | 49.7 | 2026 |
| Optics | =143 | 49.7 | 2026 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 190 | 49.7 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =214 | 49.7 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences and Public Health | =506 | 49.7 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | =846 | 49.7 | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | =847 | 49.7 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =874 | 49.7 | 2026 |
THE
8 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Business & Economics | 151–175 | 48.4 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 201–250 | 44.4 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 201–250 | 45.3 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 251–300 | 44.1 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 301–400 | 41.5 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 301–400 | 31.0 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 401–500 | 38.3 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 501–600 | 35.5 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Aston University?
Aston University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank =395, THE Rank 401–500, ARWU Rank 701-800, US News Rank =594.
When was Aston University founded?
Aston University was founded in 1895.
What are the top subjects at Aston University?
Top subjects at Aston University include: Business Administration, Marketing, Energy and Fuels, Optics, Business & Economics.
Where is Aston University located?
Aston University is located in Birmingham, United Kingdom.