{"id":80274,"date":"2026-06-26T10:47:55","date_gmt":"2026-06-26T10:47:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/?p=80274"},"modified":"2026-06-26T10:48:00","modified_gmt":"2026-06-26T10:48:00","slug":"aston-university-ranking","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/aston-university-ranking\/","title":{"rendered":"Aston University Ranking 2026-27: QS, THE, Guardian &amp; Subject-Wise Guide for Indian Students"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\"><\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\">9<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">min read<\/span><\/span>\n<div class=\"quick-read-box\">\n\n  <div class=\"qr-header\">\n    <span style=\"font-size:18px;\">\u26a1<\/span>\n    <h3 class=\"qr-title\">Quick Read<\/h3>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <ul>\n    <li>Aston University QS ranking 2027 stands at #416 globally, placing it in the top 5% of evaluated universities worldwide.<\/li>\n\n    <li>Aston ranks #48 in the UK in the Guardian University Guide 2026 and #41 in the Times\/Sunday Times 2026 guide.<\/li>\n\n    <li>Aston Business School holds triple accreditation (AACSB, AMBA, EQUIS), shared by fewer than 1% of business schools globally.<\/li>\n\n    <li>The Ferguson Scholarship covers full tuition (\u00a322,500 \/ Rs.27.9L) and is exclusively for students from India.<\/li>\n\n    <li>Aston graduates qualify for the UK Graduate Route Visa: 2 years of open post-study work rights if you apply before 31 December 2026, or 18 months from January 2027 onwards.<\/li>\n\n    <li>Over 73% of Aston students take a placement year, the highest percentage among all UK universities, and this figure directly contributes to the top-20 graduate salary ranking.<\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n\n  <div class=\"qr-footer\">\n    \ud83d\udc49 Best for: Indian students comparing UK universities for MS, MBA, or engineering in 2026-27.\n\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_68_1 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Content<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #192a3d;color:#192a3d\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #192a3d;color:#192a3d\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" 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href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/aston-university-ranking\/#Aston_University_QS_Ranking_Trend_2023_to_2027\" title=\"Aston University QS Ranking Trend: 2023 to 2027\">Aston University QS Ranking Trend: 2023 to 2027<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/aston-university-ranking\/#Aston_University_Subject_Rankings_2026-27_What_Actually_Matters_for_Indian_Students\" title=\"Aston University Subject Rankings 2026-27: What Actually Matters for Indian Students\">Aston University Subject Rankings 2026-27: What Actually Matters for Indian Students<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/aston-university-ranking\/#Aston_University_Ranking_for_Business_Engineering_and_Computer_Science\" title=\"Aston University Ranking for Business, Engineering, and Computer Science\">Aston University Ranking for Business, Engineering, and Computer Science<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/aston-university-ranking\/#Aston_University_Graduate_Outcomes_The_Ranking_That_Matters_Most\" title=\"Aston University Graduate Outcomes: The Ranking That Matters Most\">Aston University Graduate Outcomes: The Ranking That Matters Most<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/aston-university-ranking\/#Fees_for_Indian_Students_at_Aston_University_2026-27\" title=\"Fees for Indian Students at Aston University 2026-27\">Fees for Indian Students at Aston University 2026-27<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/aston-university-ranking\/#Scholarships_at_Aston_University_for_Indian_Students\" title=\"Scholarships at Aston University for Indian Students\">Scholarships at Aston University for Indian Students<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/aston-university-ranking\/#3_Takeaways_For_Indian_Students\" title=\"3 Takeaways For Indian Students\">3 Takeaways For Indian Students<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/aston-university-ranking\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_About_Aston_University_Ranking\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions About Aston University Ranking\">Frequently Asked Questions About Aston University Ranking<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-6dfcea7\" id=\"strong-aston-university-ranking-2026-27-where-does-it-stand-globally-strong\" data-block-id=\"6dfcea7\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Aston_University_Ranking_2026-27_Where_Does_It_Stand_Globally\"><\/span><strong>Aston University Ranking 2026-27: Where Does It Stand Globally?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Aston University ranking has improved steadily over four years. In the QS World University Rankings 2027, Aston sits at #416 globally, placing it in the top 5% of all evaluated institutions, according to<a href=\"https:\/\/www.topuniversities.com\/universities\/aston-university\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> QS<\/a>. In QS 2026, Aston ranked #395 globally and 42nd in the UK, placing it firmly among the top 40 UK universities for the first time, up from #446 in 2024, a net gain of over 150 places in four years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the <strong>Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2026<\/strong> (published October 2025), Aston sits at <strong>#401<\/strong>. On <strong>US News and World Report<\/strong>, Aston ranks <strong>#659 globally<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is every major ranking in one place:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-palette-color-5-background-color has-background has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Ranking Body<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Aston University Ranking<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Year<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>QS World University Rankings<\/td><td>#395 globally \/ 42nd in the UK<\/td><td>2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>QS World University Rankings<\/td><td>#416<\/td><td>2027<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timeshighereducation.com\/world-university-rankings\/aston-university\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Times Higher Education (THE)<\/a><\/td><td>#401<\/td><td>2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/education\/ng-interactive\/2025\/sep\/13\/the-guardian-university-guide-2026-the-rankings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Guardian University Guide<\/a><\/td><td>#48 in the UK<\/td><td>2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecompleteuniversityguide.co.uk\/universities\/aston-university\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Complete University Guide<\/a><\/td><td>#52 in the UK<\/td><td>2027<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Times\/Sunday Times Good University Guide<\/td><td>#41 in the UK<\/td><td>2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mailplus.co.uk\/university-guide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Daily Mail University Guide<\/a><\/td><td>#32 in the UK<\/td><td>2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usnews.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">US News &amp; World Report<\/a><\/td><td>#659<\/td><td>2025<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Aston is not a <a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/russell-group-universities-uk-list-of-college\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Russell Group university<\/a>. That is worth stating clearly. However, in terms of employability, salary outcomes, and student satisfaction, it consistently outperforms several Russell Group institutions. These are the metrics that translate directly into your post-graduation career.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Counselor insight: <\/em><\/strong><em>The QS climb from #561-570 in 2023 to #416 in 2027 results from stronger employer reputation scores and international research visibility. Both indicators are directly relevant to how UK and Indian recruiters perceive the degree. Indian students comparing the <\/em><em><u><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/colleges-and-top-universities-in-uk-for-masters\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">top UK universities for Masters<\/a><\/u><\/em><em> will find Aston ranks competitively at the subject level.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-1abc5b4\" id=\"strong-aston-university-qs-ranking-trend-2023-to-2027-strong\" data-block-id=\"1abc5b4\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Aston_University_QS_Ranking_Trend_2023_to_2027\"><\/span><strong>Aston University QS Ranking Trend: 2023 to 2027<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-palette-color-5-background-color has-background has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Year<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>QS World Ranking<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2023<\/td><td>#561-570<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2024<\/td><td>#446<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2025<\/td><td>#423<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2026<\/td><td>#395 globally \/ 42nd in the UK<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2027<\/td><td>#416 globally<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The 2027 figure of #416 is a minor correction from #395 in 2026, reflecting new universities entering the ranked pool each year. The four-year trajectory remains strongly positive: a gain of over 150 places. Stronger scores in employer reputation and international faculty drive the improvement, as these two QS indicators correlate directly with graduate employment outcomes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-1a9eeed\" id=\"strong-aston-university-subject-rankings-2026-27-what-actually-matters-for-indian-students-strong\" data-block-id=\"1a9eeed\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Aston_University_Subject_Rankings_2026-27_What_Actually_Matters_for_Indian_Students\"><\/span><strong>Aston University Subject Rankings 2026-27: What Actually Matters for Indian Students<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The overall QS rank of #416 is less relevant than the subject-level ranking for your specific program. Here is where Aston&#8217;s subject rankings actually stand:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-palette-color-5-background-color has-background has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Subject<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Ranking Body<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Rank<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Business and Management<\/td><td>QS World Subject Rankings<\/td><td>#106 globally<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Business and Management<\/td><td>Guardian (UK)<\/td><td>#56 in the UK<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Computer Science<\/td><td>Guardian (UK)<\/td><td>#14 in the UK<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Chemical Engineering<\/td><td>Guardian (UK)<\/td><td>3rd in the UK<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Pharmacy and Pharmacology<\/td><td>Guardian (UK)<\/td><td>Top 40 in the UK<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Electrical and Electronic Engineering<\/td><td>QS Subject<\/td><td>#351-400 globally<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Architecture \/ Building<\/td><td>Complete University Guide<\/td><td>#5 in the UK<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Chemical Engineering at #3 in the UK is genuinely elite-tier. Computer Science at #14 nationally places Aston ahead of many universities with stronger overall rankings. For Indian students choosing Aston for <a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/ms-in-business-analytics-in-uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MSc in Business Analytics in the UK<\/a> or<a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/masters-in-computer-science-uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/masters-in-computer-science-uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Masters in Computer Science in the UK<\/a>, the subject position matters more than the headline QS number.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Counselor insight:<\/em><\/strong><em> Do not decide based on the overall Aston University ranking alone. A BTech student joining Chemical Engineering is entering a top-3 UK program. A student joining for an MSc in Business Analytics is entering a top-20 national program. These are meaningfully different propositions.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-d160835\" id=\"strong-aston-university-ranking-for-business-engineering-and-computer-science-strong\" data-block-id=\"d160835\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Aston_University_Ranking_for_Business_Engineering_and_Computer_Science\"><\/span><strong>Aston University Ranking for Business, Engineering, and Computer Science<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-912bc98\" id=\"strong-aston-university-business-school-ranking-strong\" data-block-id=\"912bc98\"><h3 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><strong>Aston University Business School Ranking<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Aston Business School&#8217;s credentials are the primary draw for most Indian applicants:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Triple accreditation<\/strong> (AACSB, AMBA, EQUIS): held by fewer than 1% of business schools worldwide<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>15th in the UK, 90th in Europe<\/strong>: Financial Times European Business Schools Rankings 2025<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>8th in the UK, 81st globally<\/strong>: Financial Times Open-Enrolment Executive Education 2025<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>1st in the UK, 12th globally<\/strong>: Executive MBA, CEO Magazine 2025<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Joint 11th in the UK<\/strong>: Eduniversal Business School Rankings 2024<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recognised as a <strong>United Nations PRME Champion<\/strong> for responsible business education<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-b337f16\" id=\"strong-aston-university-ranking-for-engineering-strong\" data-block-id=\"b337f16\"><h3 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><strong>Aston University Ranking for Engineering<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Chemical Engineering ranks <strong>3rd in the UK<\/strong> (Guardian), above institutions with much stronger headline rankings. Electrical and Electronic Engineering sits in the <strong>QS Subject #351-400 global band<\/strong>.<a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/engineering-in-uk-eligibility-cost-top-colleges-admission-process\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/engineering-in-uk-eligibility-cost-top-colleges-admission-process\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Engineering in the UK<\/a> across Mechanical and Civil Engineering also places Aston consistently in UK top-30 subject tables.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-d550801\" id=\"strong-aston-university-ranking-for-computer-science-strong\" data-block-id=\"d550801\"><h3 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><strong>Aston University Ranking for Computer Science<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Computer Science ranks <strong>14th in the UK<\/strong> (Guardian). The university has been active in AI and Machine Learning research since 1990, which is relevant for Indian students targeting Masters in Computer Science in the UK or MSc Artificial Intelligence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Counselor insight:<\/em><\/strong><em> MSc Computer Science at Aston has become more competitive. Indian students with a BTech in CS or IT and 65-70% overall have a reasonable chance, but do not apply in May or June for September entry. The January intake fills quickly with December-graduating Indian students.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-175ad59\" id=\"strong-aston-university-graduate-outcomes-the-ranking-that-matters-most-strong\" data-block-id=\"175ad59\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Aston_University_Graduate_Outcomes_The_Ranking_That_Matters_Most\"><\/span><strong>Aston University Graduate Outcomes: The Ranking That Matters Most<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>For Indian families, the most important ranking is not where Aston sits in a league table. What graduates earn after their degree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Aston graduates are among the <strong>top 20 highest-paid in the UK three years after graduating<\/strong>, per the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.aston.ac.uk\/undergraduate\/why-aston\/rankings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aston.ac.uk\/undergraduate\/why-aston\/rankings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2025 Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) data<\/a> from the Department for Education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-palette-color-5-background-color has-background has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Outcome Metric<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Data<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Source<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Median salary, 3 years post-graduation<\/td><td>\u00a333,600 (Rs.41.7L)<\/td><td>LEO 2025, Dept. for Education<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Median salary, 5 years post-graduation<\/td><td>\u00a335,400 (Rs.43.9L)<\/td><td>Aston University Official<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>UK graduate salary ranking<\/td><td>Top 20<\/td><td>LEO 2025<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Teaching Excellence Framework rating<\/td><td>Triple Gold TEF 2023 (Gold for teaching quality, Gold for student experience, and Gold for Student Outcomes)<\/td><td>TEF 2023, Office for Students<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Social mobility ranking<\/td><td>2nd in England<\/td><td>HEPI 2025<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em>Exchange rate: <\/em><\/strong><em>Rs.124 per GBP. Verify the current rate before finalizing your budget.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Daily Mail University Guide named Aston <strong>University of the Year for Student Success 2025<\/strong>, specifically citing graduate earnings and highly skilled job outcomes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Counselor insight:<\/em><\/strong><em> When Indian parents ask whether Aston&#8217;s degree is worth the cost, the LEO data is the honest answer. A median salary of \u00a333,600 (Rs.41.7L) within three years of graduation provides a strong return on investment, especially considering a total tuition spend of approximately \u00a325,000-\u00a330,000 (Rs.31L-Rs.37.2L). That calculation holds up against most comparable UK universities.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-3ce2ddb\" id=\"strong-fees-for-indian-students-at-aston-university-2026-27-strong\" data-block-id=\"3ce2ddb\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fees_for_Indian_Students_at_Aston_University_2026-27\"><\/span><strong>Fees for Indian Students at Aston University 2026-27<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-palette-color-5-background-color has-background has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Program Level<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Annual Tuition Fee (GBP)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Annual Fee (INR approx.)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Undergraduate (BSc\/BEng)<\/td><td>\u00a316,300 &#8211; \u00a326,400<\/td><td>Rs.20.2L &#8211; Rs.32.7L<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Postgraduate Taught (MSc\/MA)<\/td><td>\u00a323,500 &#8211; \u00a331,500<\/td><td>Rs.29.1L &#8211; Rs.39.1L<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>MBA (Full-time, 1 year)<\/td><td>\u00a330,000<\/td><td>Rs.37.2L<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Living Costs, Birmingham (annual)<\/td><td>\u00a313,128<\/td><td>Rs.16.3L<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Program-specific fees most relevant to Indian applicants:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-palette-color-5-background-color has-background has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Program<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Annual Fee (GBP)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Annual Fee (INR approx.)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>MSc Business Analytics<\/td><td>\u00a325,500<\/td><td>Rs.31.6L<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>MSc Accounting and Finance<\/td><td>\u00a324,800<\/td><td>Rs.30.8L<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>MSc Digital Marketing &amp; Analytics<\/td><td>\u00a323,500<\/td><td>Rs.29.1L<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>MSc Computer Science<\/td><td>\u00a319,750<\/td><td>Rs.24.5L<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>MBA (1-year)<\/td><td>\u00a330,000<\/td><td>Rs.37.2L<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>BEng\/MEng Engineering<\/td><td>\u00a320,000 &#8211; \u00a322,000<\/td><td>Rs.24.8L &#8211; Rs.27.3L<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em>Exchange rate: <\/em><\/strong><em>Rs.124 per GBP. Verify before finalizing your budget.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Total annual cost, including living expenses: <\/strong>approximately <strong>\u00a337,000-\u00a345,000<\/strong> (Rs.45.9L-Rs.55.3L) for postgraduate students. Birmingham is 30-40% more affordable than London for living costs, saving approximately Rs.6 lakh per year compared to a London university.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>For a full breakdown of what an MS in the UK costs, read our guide on<\/em><em><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/ms-in-uk-cost-for-indian-students\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><\/em><em><u><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/ms-in-uk-cost-for-indian-students\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MS in UK cost for Indian students<\/a><\/u><\/em><em>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-fcdeadb\" id=\"strong-graduate-route-section-added-after-fees-strong\" data-block-id=\"fcdeadb\"><h3 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><strong>Graduate Route section added after fees<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>All Aston University graduates (MSc, MBA, and undergraduate) qualify for the UK Graduate Route Visa, which gives 2 years of open post-study work rights if you apply before 31 December 2026, or 18 months from January 2027. No job offer is required during the Graduate Route period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>See our <\/em><em><u><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/post-study-work-visa-psw-in-uk-meaning-eligibility\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">post-study work visa UK guide<\/a><\/u><\/em><em> for the full 2026-27 eligibility breakdown and cost.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-1416dfe\" id=\"strong-scholarships-at-aston-university-for-indian-students-strong\" data-block-id=\"1416dfe\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Scholarships_at_Aston_University_for_Indian_Students\"><\/span><strong>Scholarships at Aston University for Indian Students<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Aston invests approximately \u00a35 million annually in international scholarships. The most relevant options for Indian applicants:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-palette-color-5-background-color has-background has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Scholarship<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Value<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Eligibility<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Deadline (Sep 2026 Entry)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sydney.edu.au\/scholarships\/e\/vice-chancellor-international-scholarships-scheme.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Vice-Chancellor&#8217;s International Scholarship<\/a><\/td><td>Up to \u00a317,500 (UG) \/ \u00a310,000 (PG)<\/td><td>Any international student, merit-based<\/td><td>Rolling (apply early)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aston.ac.uk\/international\/scholarships\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sir Adrian Cadbury Chancellor&#8217;s Scholarship<\/a><\/td><td>\u00a310,000<\/td><td>PG applicants, community impact focus<\/td><td>21 June 2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aston.ac.uk\/international\/scholarships\/ferguson\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ferguson Scholarship<\/a><\/td><td>Full tuition: \u00a322,500 (Rs.27.9L)<\/td><td>Students from India and Africa ONLY<\/td><td>April-May 2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>International Community Scholarship (PG)<\/td><td>\u00a33,000-\u00a34,000<\/td><td>All international, deposit-based<\/td><td>Deposit by specified date<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Undergraduate International Community Scholarship<\/td><td>\u00a39,000 (total across degree)<\/td><td>UG applicants<\/td><td>21 June 2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Global Ambassador Scholarship<\/td><td>\u00a35,000<\/td><td>Demonstrated ambassadorial skills<\/td><td>Rolling<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>MBA Scholarship<\/td><td>\u00a33,500-\u00a312,000<\/td><td>MBA applicants, interview-based<\/td><td>At interview<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Ferguson Scholarship<\/strong> is the most significant for Indian students: full tuition worth \u00a322,500 (Rs.27.9L), exclusively for students from India. Only three scholarships are offered per September intake. Most Indian students miss it because they start their applications in June or July, well after the April-May deadline. Check the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.aston.ac.uk\/international\/scholarships\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aston.ac.uk\/international\/scholarships\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">official Aston scholarships page<\/a> now if you are targeting September 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>External scholarships also worth applying for:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/cscuk.fcdo.gov.uk\/scholarships\/commonwealth-masters-scholarships\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Commonwealth Master&#8217;s Scholarships <\/a>(fully funded, UK only) and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chevening.org\/scholarship\/india\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chevening Scholarship<\/a> (covers full tuition and living expenses for one-year master&#8217;s programs).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-af4a53c\" id=\"strong-3-takeaways-for-indian-students-strong\" data-block-id=\"af4a53c\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Takeaways_For_Indian_Students\"><\/span><strong>3 Takeaways For Indian Students<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Aston University ranking in 2026-27 is #416 globally in QS, 42nd in the UK (QS 2026), #48 in the UK (Guardian), and #401 in THE. Three things every Indian student should note before making a decision:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li><strong>The subject ranking beats the headline number. <\/strong>Chemical Engineering at #3 in the UK, Computer Science at #14 in the UK, and Business Analytics in the UK top 20 are what drive your career outcomes after graduation. Not the overall QS figure.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Apply for the Ferguson Scholarship before April-May 2027 for September 2027 entry. <\/strong>The Ferguson Scholarship covers full tuition of Rs.27.9 lakh, is exclusively for Indian students, and has three slots available per intake. Most Indian applicants miss it by starting too late.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Birmingham&#8217;s living expenses are approximately Rs.6 lakh per year cheaper than London. <\/strong>That changes the total investment calculation significantly when comparing Aston against London-based universities with similar rankings.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Have questions about Aston University ranking or your chances of admission? <\/em><em><u><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/webflow_progressive_form?utm_source=Counselling_SEO&amp;utm_medium=Consultant_Pages\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Book a free session with a LeapScholar counselor.<\/a><\/u><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-bb2322b\" id=\"strong-frequently-asked-questions-about-aston-university-ranking-strong\" data-block-id=\"bb2322b\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_About_Aston_University_Ranking\"><\/span><strong>Frequently Asked Questions About Aston University Ranking<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<ul class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<li id=\"faq-question-1782468068599\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>What rank is Aston University in the UK?<\/strong> <\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Aston University ranks #48 in the UK in the Guardian University Guide 2026, #41 in the Times\/Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026, and #52 in the Complete University Guide 2027. The rank varies by table because each uses a different methodology: Guardian leans heavily on student satisfaction, while CUG is more data-driven.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1782468129293\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Is Aston University a good university?<\/strong> <\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes, for the right programs. Chemical Engineering ranks 3rd in the UK, Computer Science 14th, and Aston Business School holds triple accreditation (AACSB, AMBA, and EQUIS). Aston graduates also rank in the top 20 in the UK for salaries three years after graduation, with a median of \u00a333,600 (Rs.41.7L) per the 2025 LEO data.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1782468147328\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>What is Aston University famous for?<\/strong> <\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Aston is best known for Aston Business School, one of the few UK business schools with triple accreditation, and for its strong industry-facing engineering programs, particularly Chemical Engineering (#3 UK, Guardian). The university has a long track record of graduate employability and was named University of the Year for Student Success 2025 by the Daily Mail University Guide.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1782468168085\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Is Aston University better than Birmingham?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>It depends on the subject. The University of Birmingham ranks higher overall in QS (around #90-100 globally vs. Aston&#8217;s #416). However, Aston outranks Birmingham on Chemical Engineering (#3 UK vs Birmingham&#8217;s lower Guardian position) and Computer Science (#14 UK). For business programs, Aston Business School&#8217;s triple accreditation gives it a specific edge that Birmingham&#8217;s business school does not match.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1782468192053\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>What is the tuition fee for Aston University?<\/strong> <\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>For Indian students in 2026-27, postgraduate (MSc\/MA) tuition ranges from \u00a323,500 to \u00a331,500 per year (Rs.29.1L to Rs.39.1L). The MBA is \u00a330,000 (Rs.37.2L) for one year. Undergraduate fees range from \u00a316,300 to \u00a326,400 per year (Rs.20.2L to Rs.32.7L). Living costs in Birmingham add up to approximately \u00a313,128 (Rs.16.3L) per year. Exchange rate used: Rs.124 per GBP.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1782468220735\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>What is the Aston University acceptance rate?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Aston does not publish a single acceptance rate figure. Acceptance rates vary significantly by program. Competitive programs like MSc Business Analytics and MPharm are more selective, typically requiring an undergraduate degree score of 65-70% or above. Less competitive programs may accept students with scores between 60% and 65%. An overall <a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/exams\/ielts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IELTS<\/a> score of 6.0 is required for most taught postgraduate programs.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1782468248210\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>What is the satisfaction rate at Aston University? <\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Aston got an overall positivity score of 80.9% in the National Student Survey (NSS) 2024. In the Times\/Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026, it was ranked 16th in the UK for student experience. Aston holds Triple Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF 2023): Gold for teaching quality, Gold for Student Experience, and Gold for Student Outcomes the highest possible rating across all three categories.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1782468276467\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>What is the employability rate at Aston University?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Aston graduates rank in the top 20 in the UK for salaries three years after graduation per the 2025 Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) data from the Department for Education, with a median salary of \u00a333,600 (Rs.41.7L). The Guaranteed Internship Scheme, available to provide full-time taught master&#8217;s students from 2025\/26, gives every postgraduate student a structured UK work placement as part of their degree.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\"><\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\">9<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">min read<\/span><\/span> \u26a1 Quick Read Aston University QS ranking 2027 stands at #416 globally, placing it in the top 5% of evaluated universities worldwide. Aston ranks #48 in the UK in the Guardian University Guide 2026 and #41 in the Times\/Sunday Times 2026 guide. 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