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Birmingham · QS World #416
Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 2 datapoints
We looked at 2 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
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Aston
scored higher in 1 category
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Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine
scored higher in 1 category
Quick Verdict
Aston University, Birmingham and Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine are evenly matched: each leads in 1 of 2 categories where both have data. Aston University, Birmingham is ahead on courses; Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine on scholarship.
Aston University, Birmingham vs Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine at a glance
Aston University, Birmingham and Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine both teach 2 subject areas, the largest being Medicine and Health Sciences & Paramedic Science. Aston University, Birmingham offers 169 courses across 51 subject areas; Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine offers 15 courses across 2 subject areas.
For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,000 a year at Aston University, Birmingham and £24,900 at Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine: Aston University, Birmingham is about £900 a year cheaper.
World & National Rankings
Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.
Visual Breakdown
Key metrics at a glance
Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.
Aston University, Birmingham
Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine
Satisfaction
Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)
Graduate Salaries (5y)
Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation
Employment
Graduate employment rate
International
International student share
Course Counts
Number of courses offered
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%
Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine
No published data on international students
Subjects
2 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
Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine
Medicine
1 courseTypical fee £47,000 (UG)
11 coursesTypical fee £24,900 (PG)
Health Sciences & Paramedic Science
Only at Aston University, Birmingham
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
- Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine
- No data
We do not have reliable international fee data for Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine yet.
Postgraduate
- Aston University, Birmingham
- £24,000
- Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine
- £24,900
Aston University, Birmingham is about £900 a year cheaper.
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveAston University, Birmingham
View all scholarships →Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine
LSTM Future Leaders in Global Health Scholarship
£5,000
Deadline: Dec 2026
Northern Futures Bursary
20%
Deadline: N/A
LSTM Career Development Scholarships
£400
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
Aston University, Birmingham vs Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine: common questions
Is Aston University, Birmingham or Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine cheaper for international students?
For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,000 a year at Aston University, Birmingham and £24,900 at Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine: Aston University, Birmingham is about £900 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 Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine?
Both universities teach 2 subject areas: Medicine and Health Sciences & Paramedic Science.
Does Aston University, Birmingham or Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine offer more courses?
Aston University, Birmingham lists 169 courses on CourseOptions and Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine lists 15 courses.
What can you study at Aston University, Birmingham but not at Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine?
Aston University, Birmingham teaches 49 subject areas that Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine does not, including Business Studies, Politics & International Relations, Chemical Engineering, Economics, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Finance & Actuarial Science, Marketing, Psychology (General) and 41 more.
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