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Aston University - Specialisms

  • Students from the University are among the most employable in the UK. The Times newspaper has ranked the institution fourth in the country with a score of 84.8% for the employability of its graduates.
  • At a time when more people are entering universities than ever before, Aston has bucked the downward UK trend for attrition rates. 94% of its students are completing their courses - a figure which is in the top 10 of UK universities.
  • The Aston Photonics Research Group has a well-established track record of innovation, contributing more than 400 original journal and conference papers, including a substantial portion of collaborative work with industrial and academic institutions
  • Aston University has opened its new £8 million Aston Academy of Life Sciences (AALS), a uniquely equipped medical facility offering diagnostic and surgical services for eye care and brain imaging in a research-led environment facility. It will build on Aston's grade 5 rated Neurosciences Research Institute.
  • Proven history of academic excellence, successfully blending leading-edge research with high quality teaching
  • Alumni include: Ed Wallis, Chief Executive of PowerGen, and Graham Broom, Chief Executive of Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders Limited Industrial Forum
  • Over 70% of students choose sandwich or language options, gaining valuable experience within business and commerce
  • Aston is a small, industry-focussed university specialising in business, engineering, languages and life and health sciences
  • Aston Business School's undergraduate business courses are the best available in the UK outside London - the School has recently been ranked third by the Times Good University Guide for 2005, jumping two places from the previous year.
  • Aston University and the University of Birmingham have been named in the top 10 in a survey of the UK’s friendliest universities by Friends Reunited. Aston took sixth place, making Birmingham one of the most friendly student regions in the UK. Click here to see the press release.

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