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Aston University, Birmingham

Birmingham · QS World #416

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University of Chester

Chester · Guardian UK #91

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

Chester

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

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

Aston University, Birmingham vs University of Chester at a glance

Aston University, Birmingham and University of Chester both teach 34 subject areas, the largest being Business Studies, Psychology (General) and Sociology & Criminology. Aston University, Birmingham offers 169 courses across 51 subject areas; University of Chester offers 329 courses across 73 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,580 a year at Aston University, Birmingham and £14,950 at University of Chester: University of Chester is about £7,630 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,000 a year at Aston University, Birmingham and £15,500 at University of Chester: University of Chester is about £8,500 a year cheaper.

Of the 16 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Aston University, Birmingham is higher in 15 and University of Chester in 0, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Software Engineering: £33,000 three years after graduating from Aston University, Birmingham, against £23,000 from University of Chester. Of the 18 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Aston University, Birmingham is higher in 12 and University of Chester in 5, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#416
QS World
—
#401
THE World
#1501
#39
Guardian UK
#91
1895
Established
1839
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

University of Chester

85.2%
83.9%

Satisfaction

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

£37,600
£27,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

84.5%
84.7%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

22.1%
28.7%

International

International student share

169
329

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%
VS

Chester

52 countries · 28.7% international

  • 🇮🇳India32.1%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan26.7%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria11.7%
  • 🌐Sri Lanka7.1%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh2.8%

Subjects

34 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

University of Chester

Also taught at both: Accounting, Information Systems & Data Science, Mathematics, Adult Nursing, Building & Construction, English Language, General Engineering, Mental Health Nursing, Media & Film Studies, Public Health & Epidemiology, Social Sciences (General), Technology & Logistics, English Studies, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Biological Sciences (General), Biotechnology, Business Information Systems, Health & Social Care, Medicine.

Only at Aston University, Birmingham

Only at University of Chester

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
University of Chester
£14,950

University of Chester is about £7,630 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Aston University, Birmingham
£24,000
University of Chester
£15,500

University of Chester is about £8,500 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

University of Chester

  • Business Studies

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
    82%Satisfaction88%

  • Psychology (General)

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    92%Satisfaction82%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    89%Satisfaction86%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    81%Satisfaction86%

  • Marketing

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    79%Satisfaction89%

  • Software Engineering

    £33,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
    84%Satisfaction66%

  • Computer Science

    £33,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
    85%Satisfaction83%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £30,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    85%Satisfaction77%

  • Law

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    89%Satisfaction89%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    90%Satisfaction73%

  • Chemical Engineering

    £31,000Salary (3 years)No data
    87%Satisfaction69%

  • History

    No dataSalary (3 years)£19,500
    95%Satisfaction94%

Showing the 12 largest of 19 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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Aston University, Birmingham

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University of Chester

NHS Learning Support Fund

£5,000

Deadline: N/A

Visit Us Travel Bursary

£100

Deadline: N/A

Futures Employability Fund

See details

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Aston University, Birmingham vs University of Chester: common questions

Is Aston University, Birmingham or University of Chester cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,580 a year at Aston University, Birmingham and £14,950 at University of Chester: University of Chester is about £7,630 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,000 a year at Aston University, Birmingham and £15,500 at University of Chester: University of Chester is about £8,500 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 University of Chester?

Both universities teach 34 subject areas: Business Studies, Psychology (General), Sociology & Criminology, Business & Management (General), Politics & International Relations, Marketing, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Design & Fashion, Finance & Actuarial Science, Law, Biomedical Sciences and 22 more.

Is Aston University, Birmingham or University of Chester better for Business Studies?

Business Studies graduates earn a median £30,500 three years after graduating from Aston University, Birmingham, and £21,500 from University of Chester. Student satisfaction with teaching is 82% at Aston University, Birmingham and 88% at University of Chester. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Aston University, Birmingham or University of Chester offer more courses?

University of Chester lists 329 courses on CourseOptions and Aston University, Birmingham lists 169 courses.

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

Aston University, Birmingham teaches 17 subject areas that University of Chester does not, including Economics, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Biomedical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Human Resource Management, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering and 9 more.

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

University of Chester teaches 39 subject areas that Aston University, Birmingham does not, including Childhood & Youth Studies, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Archaeology, Geography (General), Nutrition & Dietetics, Journalism, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Animal Science and 31 more.

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Aston University, Birmingham169 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Chester329 courses · 3 scholarshipsBrowse Courses