Aston University Admissions 2026: Requirements & Acceptance Rate

Aston University Admissions 2026: Requirements & Acceptance Rate

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Study Abroad Content Specialist | Updated on - Oct 8, 2025

What's New in Aston Uni?

30 June 2025: Aston University now accepts the Duolingo English Test for UG and PG courses. Required overall scores range from 110 to 130, depending on the school and program. For example, Aston Medical School requires 130 overall, while most postgraduate programs need 120Check programs.

17 June 2025: Aston University is now accepting applications for postgraduate courses beginning in September 2025 and January 2026. The final deadline for September intake is 1 September 2025, while the final deadline for January intake is 18 December 2025. Check programs.

Aston University admissions are offered to international students in January and September intakes. Currently, the university is accepting undergraduate UCAS applications for the September 2026 and direct postgraduate applications for January 2026 intake. The application deadlines are:

  • Postgraduate (MSc, MA, MBA courses):
    • January 2026: December 18, 2025
    • September 2026: Applications will be opened soon
  • Undergraduate (BSc, BA courses):
    • September 2026: UCAS equal consideration deadline January 14, 2026

Aston University accepts a 3-year Technical/Polytechnic/Vocational Diploma (70% or First Class) after Standard 10th for direct entry into UG Year 1 programs in related fields. Students with International School qualifications like IGCSE, IB, ICSE, CBSE, or State Board qualifications are also eligible for direct entry to undergraduate programs at Aston University. For postgraduate programs, you must have completed a relevant bachelor's degree with 50-70% marks from a recognized Indian Institution. A master's degree with first class is preferred for PhD applicants.

Aston University is a globally respected institution, ranked in the top 5% worldwide (QS World University Rankings, 2026). Its business school is ranked among the top 100 business schools in Europe (FT European Business School Rankings, 2024) and falls under the elite 1% of institutions to hold triple accreditation (AACSB, EQUIS, and AMBA). Located in the beautiful city of Birmingham, Aston University is recognized as the ‘University of the Year for Student Success 2025’ (Daily Mail University Guide).

Read More: Aston University Reviews and Ratings


Aston University Top Programs for 2026 Admissions

Aston University offers 160+ courses across undergraduate and postgraduate levels of study. Postgraduate taught courses last about 12.5 months, and undergraduate degrees range from 3 to 5 years. Check out the top programs of Aston University among Indian students in the table below.

Programs Tuition Fees/ year Upcoming Deadline Entry Requirement
MBA 30,000 GBP (INR 35.74 Lakhs) Dec 18, 2025 for Jan 2026 2:2 honors degree (50-59%) + 3 years work experience + ELP scores
MSc in Business Analytics 23,500 GBP (INR 28 Lakhs) Dec 18, 2025 for Jan 2026 2:2 honors degree (50-59%) with related subject modules + ELP scores
MSc Pharmaceutical Sciences 24,800 GBP (INR 29.54 Lakhs) Applications opening soon for Sept 2026 2:2 honors degree (50-59%) in a related field + ELP scores
MSc Computer Science 24,000 GBP (INR 28.59 Lakhs) Dec 18, 2025 for Jan 2026 2:2 honors degree (50-59%) + ELP scores
MSc Information Systems and Business Analysis 23,500 GBP (INR 28 Lakhs) Dec 18, 2025 for Jan 2026 2:2 honors degree (50-59%) with related subject modules + ELP scores

Note: Aston University also welcomes applications from students with extensive work experience in a related field, waving the academic requirements. For detailed English language proficiency (ELP) requirements, navigate to the specific section given below.

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Aston University Application Deadlines for 2026 Intakes

International students can apply to Aston University admissions in September and January intakes. Undergraduate programs start in the September intake, while postgraduate programs start in both the intakes in UK. However, all postgraduate programs may not be available in both the intakes. Visit the official university website for an updated list on which courses are available for which intake. 

Check out the deadlines to apply for Aston University admissions in the table below:

Study Level Intake Deadline
Undergraduate September 2026 UCAS Equal Consideration: January 14, 2026
September 2026 UCAS Final Deadline: June 30, 2026
Postgraduate January 2026 December 18, 2025
September 2026 Applications opening soon

Read More: UK University Application Deadlines


Aston University MSc Admissions 2026

Aston University offers 77 graduate programs at the postgraduate level. MBA, MSc Business Analytics, MSc Computer Science, MSc Pharmaceutical Science, MSc in AI are among the popular courses among Indian students. International students need a bachelor's degree equivalent to a 2:1 or 2:2 UK degree to be eligible for admission. Here are the details for postgraduate admissions at Aston University:

Aston University Admission Portal: Graduate Application

Application Fees: Nil

Admission Requirements:

  • Bachelor degree with minimum 50% marks
  • English language proficiency scores
  • GRE and GMAT scores (program-specific requirements)
  • 2 Letters of recommendation for UK
  • Statement of Purpose (250 words max)
  • Resume or CV

Check Out: Aston University Postgraduate Courses and Fees


Aston University MBA Admissions 2026

Aston’s Business School stands among the 1% of business schools in the world to hold AACSB, EQUIS, and AMBA accreditation. It offers MBA, DBA, and other business and management related programs. Aston University fees for MBA are 30,000 GBP and duration of the full-time MBA program is 1 year.

Check out the Aston University requirements for international students for MBA programs stated below:

Aston University Admission Portal: MBA Application

Application Fees: Nil

Admission Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree with 50-60%
  • Official transcripts of grades
  • A degree-level professional qualification
  • English language proficiency scores
  • 2 Letters of recommendation (1 academic and 1 professional)
  • Interview (on an invitation basis only)
  • 3 Years of professional work experience
  • SOP for UK within 250 words
  • Resume or CV

Aston University Undergraduate Admissions 2026

Aston University admissions are offered in 91 undergraduate programs in a wide range of study fields. Undergraduate applications are accepted via UCAS. Aston University’s UCAS code is A80. You need to enter this code while filling out the UCAS application form.

Application Portal: UCAS

Application Fee: 28.95 GBP (3,449 INR)

Aston University admissions requirements for undergraduate programs:

  • High school diploma or with the completion of Higher/Senior Secondary School
  • Minimum 75%-85% in 10th and 12th
  • Secondary or High school transcripts
  • Foreign transcript evaluation
  • English language proficiency scores
  • Personal statement.
  • Passport
  • Health insurance

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Aston University English Language Requirements

Apart from the IELTS, TOEFL, and PTE, Aston University accepts Language Certificates, Kaplan English Test, and Oxford ELLT Test. The minimum score requirements are mentioned below:

School/ Program Minimum IELTS Requirements Minimum TOEFL Requirements Minimum PTE Requirements
Aston Medical School 6.5-7.0 101 NA
Aston Business School 6.5 93 67
Engineering and Physical Sciences 6.0-6.5 78 64
Health and Life Sciences 6.5-7.0 93-101 67
School of Social Sciences and Humanities 6.0-6.5 78 64

Indian students can prove their English proficiency with 12th English exam scores. More details are mentioned below:

Qualification Minimum English Score Required
ICSE & CBSE (Standard 12th) IELTS 6.5 Equivalent 75%
ICSE & CBSE (Standard 12th) IELTS 6.0 Equivalent 70%
ICSE & CBSE (Standard 12th) + Medium of Instruction (MOI) 65% and more
State Boards and NIOS (Standard 12th) - IELTS 6.0 Equivalent 75%
State Boards and NIOS (Standard 12th) - IELTS 6.5 Equivalent 80%
State Boards (Standard 12th) + Medium of Instruction (MOI) 70% and more

Check Out: English Tests for UK


Aston University Acceptance Rate and Enrollment Statistics

As of 2024, Aston University acceptance rate is around 50%. This is an overall acceptance rate mentioned by some unofficial sources. The university does not publish official acceptance rates for international students. Currently, Aston University has around 18,000 students from across the globe. International students from 120 countries attend this university.

Explore: Aston University Student Profiles


After submitting your admission application, you'll receive a confirmation email and an electronic copy of your form from Aston University. Then, the university’s admissions office will review your application and aim to provide a decision within 5 working days. With an acceptance rate of around 50%, Aston University offers admissions in January, April, and September intakes. The university offers 77 graduate and 91 undergraduate programs, making it a great choice for international students.


FAQs

Ques: Is Aston University hard to get into?

Ans: Admission to Aston University can be competitive, with an overall acceptance rate of 50%. Meeting the required academic qualifications, applying early, and submitting outstanding SOPs and LORs can increase your chances.

Ques: Is IELTS required for Aston University?

Ans: Yes, IELTS is required to prove English proficiency, with minimum scores ranging from 6.0 to 7.0, depending on the program.

Ques: Does Aston accept lower grades?

Ans: Aston may accept students with lower grades in some cases, but meeting the standard entry requirements gives you a better chance. Always check the specific program’s requirements.

Aston University Program Fees & Deadlines

ProgramImportant DatesFeesEligibilityFinancial Aid
MBA
1 year
Application Deadline For January 2026 Intake (18th Dec 2025)
USD 39,900 /Yr
GBP 30,000 /Yr
50%, IELTS:- 6.5, TOEFL:- 93, Duolingo:-120, PTE: 67
Application Deadline For January 2026 Intake (18th Dec 2025)
USD 31,255 /Yr
GBP 23,500 /Yr
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 93, PTE: 67, Duolingo: 120
MBBS
5 years
UCAS Application Deadline For September 2026 Intake (15th Oct 2025)
USD 62,510 /Yr
GBP 47,000 /Yr
TOEFL: 101 | IELTS: 7.0 | Duolingo: 130
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Application Deadline For September 2025 Intake (1st Sep 2025)
Application Deadline For January 2026 Intake (18th Dec 2025)
USD 28,595 /Yr
GBP 21,500 /Yr
50% in UG , IELTS 6.0
Application Deadline For January 2026 Intake (18th Dec 2025)
USD 31,255 /Yr
GBP 23,500 /Yr
50%, IELTS:- 6.5, TOEFL:- 93, Duolingo:-120, PTE: 67
Application Deadline For January 2026 Intake (18th Dec 2025)
USD 32,984 /Yr
GBP 24,800 /Yr
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 93, PTE: 67, Duolingo: 120
Application Deadline For January 2026 Intake (18th Dec 2025)
USD 31,255 /Yr
GBP 23,500 /Yr
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 93, PTE: 67, Duolingo: 120
Application Deadline For January 2026 Intake (18th Dec 2025)
USD 32,984 /Yr
GBP 24,800 /Yr
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 93, PTE: 67, Duolingo: 120
Application Deadline For January 2026 Intake (18th Dec 2025)
USD 31,255 /Yr
GBP 23,500 /Yr
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 93, PTE: 67, Duolingo: 120
Application Deadline For January 2026 Intake (18th Dec 2025)
USD 31,920 /Yr
GBP 24,000 /Yr
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 93, PTE: 67, Duolingo: 120

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10 Reviews Found

Js
9.0 /10

Scholarship

  • I got a 3000 pounds scholarship for early acceptance, and then I got 3000 pounds for merit.
  • I also applied for a scholarship of 10,000 pounds but I didn’t get it for that you have to make a 2-minute video of yourself telling why they should give you scholarships and only 5 people get that 10,000 pounds scholarship ao its tough but i got 6,000 pounds which is good because the fee gets cheaper and it’s cheaper than what you pay to colleges like nmims for 2 years.

academic: 10/10
faculty: 4/10
infrastructure: 10/10
accomodation: 10/10
placement: 10/10
extracurricular: 10/10

AN
9.7 /10

Scholarship

  • Just received the usual early bird scholarship, which was £3000 and Merit Based Scholarship £3000. Total: £6000.
  • Eligibility criteria for Merit based were more than 80% and for early bird, you needed to accept your offer before a certain date, which was usually within 1 month.
  • Most of the students received these 2 scholarships because all of them got marks above 80% and also, they accepted the offer early.
  • Not sure about other scholarship awards, but do check the government website for more information.

+1 more
academic: 10/10
faculty: 10/10
infrastructure: 8/10
accomodation: 10/10
placement: 10/10
extracurricular: 10/10

PB
8.7 /10

Scholarship

  • No i didnt got any scholarship during the course . as all the scholarships were only given in the starting of the course .
  • Some of my batchmates got scholarships on the basis of their grades and some on the basis of their extra ordinary achievements from 2k to 5k pounds.
  • I am not properly sure but around 100 scholarships are given each year per course

academic: 8/10
faculty: 8/10
infrastructure: 10/10
accomodation: 8/10
placement: 8/10
extracurricular: 10/10

DT
8.3 /10
academic: 10/10
faculty: 10/10
infrastructure: 10/10
accomodation: 10/10
placement: 10/10

Scholarship

  • I received a £1,000 scholarship at Aston University, which was typical for most of my peers, although one friend received a £2,000 award. I’m not fully aware of the specific distribution of scholarships, but to my knowledge, amounts can go up to £5,000.
  • Some special scholarships, like the Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarship, even offer up to £17,500, helping to cover a substantial portion of tuition fees.

academic: 4/10
faculty: 4/10
infrastructure: 4/10
accomodation: 3/10
placement: 3/10
extracurricular: 4/10

GS
9.5 /10

Overview

Overall experience was excellent. Had a tonne of stuff to learn. I chose this University coz its Computer Science department was among the highest-ranked in the UK. And the city was amazing.

academic: 10/10
faculty: 9/10
infrastructure: 10/10
accomodation: 10/10
placement: 8/10
extracurricular: 10/10

Overview

It was good. I loved the amount of time I spent there and the experience I have got which is helping me now in the current role as well.

Scholarship

No

academic: 10/10
faculty: 10/10
accomodation: 10/10
placement: 10/10

MM
6.8 /10

Overview

I chose this program because I have always had an interest in photonics and wanted to further enhance my knowledge.

Scholarship

Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree scholarship. 1000 Euro/month and all tuition fees were paid. There was no special application for the master. The scholarship was granted based on merit.

academic: 10/10
faculty: 10/10
infrastructure: 10/10
accomodation: 6/10
placement: 5/10

NJ
7.2 /10

Overview

I liked the course and the program in Artificial Intelligence as the course modules are better than many top-ranked colleges in the UK, and there are a lot of interactive lectures, and guest lectures from industry professionals on topics that are not covered in our teaching modules. So this covers most of the aspects of AI and also Aston University is in the city center of Birmingham, 2nd largest city in the UK, with lots of new opportunities developing around here, and some Big 4 companies and IT companies shifting to Birmingham.

Scholarship

Not myself, but students do get nearly 20% of the fee as a scholarship.

academic: 9/10
faculty: 9/10
infrastructure: 9/10
accomodation: 9/10
placement: 7/10

Overview

One of the top business schools and ranked 3 for the business psychology course

Scholarship

n/a

academic: 7/10
faculty: 8/10
infrastructure: 7/10
accomodation: 7/10
placement: 5/10

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