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Aston University, Birmingham

Birmingham · QS World #416

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Edge Hill University

Ormskirk · Guardian UK #89

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.

5/10

Aston

scored higher in 5 categories

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5/10

Edge Hill

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

Aston University, Birmingham and Edge Hill University are evenly matched: each leads in 5 of 10 categories where both have data. Aston University, Birmingham is ahead on ranking, TEF, international, graduate salary; Edge Hill University on established, satisfaction, employment, courses, scholarship.

Aston University, Birmingham vs Edge Hill University at a glance

Aston University, Birmingham and Edge Hill University both teach 28 subject areas, the largest being Business Studies, Business & Management (General) and Law. Aston University, Birmingham offers 169 courses across 51 subject areas; Edge Hill University offers 210 courses across 55 subject areas.

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,000 a year at Aston University, Birmingham and £15,000 at Edge Hill University: Edge Hill University is about £9,000 a year cheaper.

Of the 15 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Aston University, Birmingham is higher in 14 and Edge Hill University in 1. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £33,000 three years after graduating from Aston University, Birmingham, against £23,500 from Edge Hill University. Of the 17 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Aston University, Birmingham is higher in 9 and Edge Hill University in 8.

World & National Rankings

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

#416
QS World
—
#401
THE World
#1001
#39
Guardian UK
#89
1895
Established
1885
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

Edge Hill University

85.2%
86.5%

Satisfaction

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

£37,600
£27,700

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

84.5%
86.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

22.1%
4.5%

International

International student share

169
210

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
3

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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Edge Hill

21 countries · 4.5% international

  • 🇮🇳India34.5%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria18.5%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan10.1%
  • 🇮🇪Ireland5.9%
  • 🇪🇬Egypt2.5%

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

Edge Hill University

Also taught at both: Mechanical Engineering, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Media & Film Studies, Mental Health Nursing, Biochemistry, English Studies, Health & Social Care, Healthcare Science, Management, Medicine, Personal & Professional Development, Biotechnology, Design & Fashion.

Only at Aston University, Birmingham

Only at Edge Hill 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
Edge Hill University
No data

We do not have reliable international fee data for Edge Hill University yet.

Postgraduate

Aston University, Birmingham
£24,000
Edge Hill University
£15,000

Edge Hill University is about £9,000 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

Edge Hill University

  • Business Studies

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£22,000
    82%Satisfaction90%

  • Law

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    89%Satisfaction92%

  • Psychology (General)

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    92%Satisfaction80%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    89%Satisfaction88%

  • Computer Science

    £33,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    85%Satisfaction71%

  • Marketing

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
    79%Satisfaction89%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    81%Satisfaction88%

  • Adult Nursing

    £36,000Salary (3 years)£29,500
    91%Satisfaction79%

  • Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

    £33,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    84%Satisfaction80%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£27,000
    90%Satisfaction93%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £32,500Salary (3 years)No data
    64%Satisfaction74%

  • Software Engineering

    £33,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    84%Satisfaction79%

Showing the 12 largest of 18 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Aston University, Birmingham

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Edge Hill University

Thrive Fund

£2,000

Deadline: N/A

Dame Janet Suzman Playwriting Prize

£1,000

Deadline: N/A

Rhiannon Evans Poetry Award

£500

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Aston University, Birmingham vs Edge Hill University: common questions

Is Aston University, Birmingham or Edge Hill University cheaper for international students?

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,000 a year at Aston University, Birmingham and £15,000 at Edge Hill University: Edge Hill University is about £9,000 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 Edge Hill University?

Both universities teach 28 subject areas: Business Studies, Business & Management (General), Law, Psychology (General), Sociology & Criminology, Computer Science, Marketing, Politics & International Relations, Adult Nursing, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Biomedical Sciences, Electronic & Electrical Engineering and 16 more.

Is Aston University, Birmingham or Edge Hill University better for Business Studies?

Business Studies graduates earn a median £30,500 three years after graduating from Aston University, Birmingham, and £22,000 from Edge Hill University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 82% at Aston University, Birmingham and 90% at Edge Hill University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Aston University, Birmingham or Edge Hill University offer more courses?

Edge Hill University lists 210 courses on CourseOptions and Aston University, Birmingham lists 169 courses.

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

Aston University, Birmingham teaches 23 subject areas that Edge Hill University does not, including Chemical Engineering, Economics, Finance & Actuarial Science, Building & Construction, General Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Civil Engineering, English Language and 15 more.

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

Edge Hill University teaches 27 subject areas that Aston University, Birmingham does not, including Teacher Training, Education Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Children's Nursing, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Applied Psychology, Biology, Childhood & Youth Studies and 19 more.

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Aston University, Birmingham169 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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Edge Hill University210 courses · 3 scholarshipsBrowse Courses