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Aston University, Birmingham

Birmingham · QS World #416

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Bournemouth University

Poole · QS World #801

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 9 datapoints

We looked at 9 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

7/9

Aston

scored higher in 7 categories

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2/9

Bournemouth

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

Aston University, Birmingham leads in 7 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, TEF, established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary). Bournemouth University is ahead on employment, courses.

Aston University, Birmingham vs Bournemouth University at a glance

Aston University, Birmingham and Bournemouth University both teach 28 subject areas, the largest being Marketing, Business & Management (General) and Computer Science. Aston University, Birmingham offers 169 courses across 51 subject areas; Bournemouth University offers 225 courses across 59 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,580 a year at Aston University, Birmingham and £20,690 at Bournemouth University: Bournemouth University is about £1,890 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,000 a year at Aston University, Birmingham and £19,690 at Bournemouth University: Bournemouth University is about £4,310 a year cheaper.

Of the 16 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Aston University, Birmingham is higher in 11 and Bournemouth University in 4, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Economics: £35,500 three years after graduating from Aston University, Birmingham, against £25,500 from Bournemouth University. Of the 17 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Aston University, Birmingham is higher in 13 and Bournemouth University in 3, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.

#416
QS World
#801
#401
THE World
#401
#39
Guardian UK
#59
1895
Established
1992
No
Russell Group
No
Gold
TEF Rating
Silver

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.

Aston University, Birmingham

Bournemouth University

85.2%
80.8%

Satisfaction

Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)

£37,600
£33,600

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

84.5%
86.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

22.1%
16.4%

International

International student share

169
225

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
0

Scholarships

Number of scholarships

International Community

Where do international students come from?

Top source countries based on official HESA enrolment data. A higher diversity of nationalities often means a richer campus experience.

Aston

67 countries · 22.1% international

  • 🇮🇳India40.8%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria10.2%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan5.9%
  • 🌐Kuwait4.2%
  • 🇻🇳Vietnam4%
VS

Bournemouth

73 countries · 16.4% international

  • 🇮🇳India27.9%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria13.8%
  • 🇨🇳China10.5%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia6.5%
  • 🇹🇷Turkey5.6%

Subjects

28 subjects you can study at both

Courses listed at each university in the subject, and the typical (median) international fee a year. Select a count to see the courses.

Aston University, Birmingham

Bournemouth University

Also taught at both: Management, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Design & Fashion, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Business Information Systems, History, Adult Nursing, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Mental Health Nursing, Biological Sciences (General), Health & Social Care, Healthcare Science, Social Sciences (General).

Only at Aston University, Birmingham

Only at Bournemouth University

Fees

What it costs international students

The typical (median) international tuition fee a year across each university's published course fees. Individual courses vary; each course page shows its own fee.

Undergraduate

Aston University, Birmingham
£22,580
Bournemouth University
£20,690

Bournemouth University is about £1,890 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Aston University, Birmingham
£24,000
Bournemouth University
£19,690

Bournemouth University is about £4,310 a year cheaper.

Outcomes

Graduate outcomes by subject

Median graduate salary three years after graduating, and student satisfaction with teaching, across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject. Source: Discover Uni.

Aston University, Birmingham

Bournemouth University

  • Marketing

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£28,500
    79%Satisfaction80%

  • Computer Science

    £33,000Salary (3 years)£30,500
    85%Satisfaction73%

  • Law

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£26,000
    89%Satisfaction85%

  • Psychology (General)

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    92%Satisfaction77%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    89%Satisfaction83%

  • Economics

    £35,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    95%Satisfaction78%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £30,000Salary (3 years)£29,500
    85%Satisfaction78%

  • Software Engineering

    £33,000Salary (3 years)£30,500
    84%Satisfaction78%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£28,000
    90%Satisfaction85%

  • General Engineering

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£29,000
    75%Satisfaction73%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£29,000
    80%Satisfaction80%

  • Accounting

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£31,000
    86%Satisfaction83%

Showing the 12 largest of 17 shared subjects with published outcomes.

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FAQ

Aston University, Birmingham vs Bournemouth University: common questions

Is Aston University, Birmingham or Bournemouth University cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,580 a year at Aston University, Birmingham and £20,690 at Bournemouth University: Bournemouth University is about £1,890 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,000 a year at Aston University, Birmingham and £19,690 at Bournemouth University: Bournemouth University is about £4,310 a year cheaper. These are medians of the international tuition fees each university publishes for its courses; the fee for a specific course is on its course page.

What subjects can you study at both Aston University, Birmingham and Bournemouth University?

Both universities teach 28 subject areas: Marketing, Business & Management (General), Computer Science, Law, Psychology (General), Sociology & Criminology, Economics, Finance & Actuarial Science, Media & Film Studies, Software Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, General Engineering and 16 more.

Is Aston University, Birmingham or Bournemouth University better for Marketing?

Marketing graduates earn a median £28,500 three years after graduating from Aston University, Birmingham, and £28,500 from Bournemouth University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 79% at Aston University, Birmingham and 80% at Bournemouth University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Aston University, Birmingham or Bournemouth University offer more courses?

Bournemouth University lists 225 courses on CourseOptions and Aston University, Birmingham lists 169 courses.

What can you study at Aston University, Birmingham but not at Bournemouth University?

Aston University, Birmingham teaches 23 subject areas that Bournemouth University does not, including Business Studies, Chemical Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Building & Construction, Biomedical Engineering, Civil Engineering, English Language, Human Resource Management and 15 more.

What can you study at Bournemouth University but not at Aston University, Birmingham?

Bournemouth University teaches 31 subject areas that Aston University, Birmingham does not, including Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Film Production & Cinematography, Applied Computing, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Games Design & Computer Animation, Journalism, Forensic Science, Social Work and 23 more.

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Aston University, Birmingham169 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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Bournemouth University225 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses