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Aston University, Birmingham

Birmingham · QS World #416

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City St George's, University of London

London · QS World #361

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 10 datapoints

We looked at 10 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

4/10

Aston

scored higher in 4 categories

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6/10

City St George's

scored higher in 6 categories

Quick Verdict

City St George's, University of London leads in 6 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, established, international, graduate salary, courses). Aston University, Birmingham is ahead on ranking, TEF, satisfaction, employment.

Aston University, Birmingham vs City St George's, University of London at a glance

Aston University, Birmingham and City St George's, University of London both teach 39 subject areas, the largest being Finance & Actuarial Science, Business Studies and Mathematics. Aston University, Birmingham offers 169 courses across 51 subject areas; City St George's, University of London offers 352 courses across 68 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,580 a year at Aston University, Birmingham and £22,830 at City St George's, University of London: Aston University, Birmingham is about £250 a year cheaper.

Of the 20 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Aston University, Birmingham is higher in 11 and City St George's, University of London in 9. The widest gap is in Finance & Actuarial Science: £30,000 three years after graduating from Aston University, Birmingham, against £40,000 from City St George's, University of London. Of the 21 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Aston University, Birmingham is higher in 15 and City St George's, University of London in 4, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#416
QS World
#361
#401
THE World
#351
#39
Guardian UK
#49
1895
Established
1894
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

City St George's, University of London

85.2%
84.2%

Satisfaction

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

£37,600
£39,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

84.5%
81.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

22.1%
24.9%

International

International student share

169
352

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%
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City St George's

122 countries · 24.9% international

  • 🇮🇳India14.2%
  • 🇨🇳China5.4%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia4.3%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan4.2%
  • 🇹🇷Turkey4.1%

Subjects

39 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

City St George's, University of London

Also taught at both: Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Biomedical Engineering, Accounting, Aerospace Engineering, Building & Construction, Chemical Engineering, Information Systems & Data Science, Marketing, Health & Social Care, History, Mental Health Nursing, Management, Mechanical Engineering, Media & Film Studies, Software Engineering, Statistics, English Studies, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Optometry & Ophthalmics, Public Health & Epidemiology, Adult Nursing, Design & Fashion, Medicine, Biotechnology.

Only at Aston University, Birmingham

Only at City St George's, University of London

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
City St George's, University of London
£22,830

Aston University, Birmingham is about £250 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Aston University, Birmingham
£24,000
City St George's, University of London
No data

We do not have reliable international fee data for City St George's, University of London yet.

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

City St George's, University of London

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £30,000Salary (3 years)£40,000
    85%Satisfaction95%

  • Business Studies

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£38,500
    82%Satisfaction82%

  • Mathematics

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£29,000
    94%Satisfaction78%

  • Computer Science

    £33,000Salary (3 years)£35,000
    85%Satisfaction72%

  • Law

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£26,000
    89%Satisfaction82%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£35,000
    90%Satisfaction84%

  • Economics

    £35,500Salary (3 years)£32,000
    95%Satisfaction77%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £32,500Salary (3 years)£30,000
    64%Satisfaction77%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£28,500
    81%Satisfaction84%

  • Civil Engineering

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£30,000
    83%Satisfaction78%

  • General Engineering

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£30,000
    75%Satisfaction74%

  • Psychology (General)

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    92%Satisfaction84%

Showing the 12 largest of 23 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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FAQ

Aston University, Birmingham vs City St George's, University of London: common questions

Is Aston University, Birmingham or City St George's, University of London cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,580 a year at Aston University, Birmingham and £22,830 at City St George's, University of London: Aston University, Birmingham is about £250 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 City St George's, University of London?

Both universities teach 39 subject areas: Finance & Actuarial Science, Business Studies, Mathematics, Business & Management (General), Computer Science, Law, Biomedical Sciences, Economics, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Politics & International Relations, Civil Engineering, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science and 27 more.

Is Aston University, Birmingham or City St George's, University of London better for Finance & Actuarial Science?

Finance & Actuarial Science graduates earn a median £30,000 three years after graduating from Aston University, Birmingham, and £40,000 from City St George's, University of London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 85% at Aston University, Birmingham and 95% at City St George's, University of London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Aston University, Birmingham or City St George's, University of London offer more courses?

City St George's, University of London lists 352 courses on CourseOptions and Aston University, Birmingham lists 169 courses.

What can you study at Aston University, Birmingham but not at City St George's, University of London?

Aston University, Birmingham teaches 12 subject areas that City St George's, University of London does not, including English Language, Human Resource Management, Technology & Logistics, Biochemistry, Clinical & Health Psychology, Linguistics, Personal & Professional Development, Biological Sciences (General) and 4 more.

What can you study at City St George's, University of London but not at Aston University, Birmingham?

City St George's, University of London teaches 29 subject areas that Aston University, Birmingham does not, including Journalism, Clinical Specialities, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Creative Writing, Nursing (General), Physics, Genetics & Genomics, Midwifery and 21 more.

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Aston University, Birmingham169 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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City St George's, University of London352 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses