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Aston University, Birmingham

Birmingham · QS World #416

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University of East Anglia UEA

Norwich · QS World #381

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 11 datapoints

We looked at 11 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

5/11

Aston

scored higher in 5 categories

VS

6/11

East Anglia UEA

scored higher in 6 categories

Quick Verdict

University of East Anglia UEA leads in 6 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, satisfaction, courses, scholarship). Aston University, Birmingham is ahead on TEF, established, employment, international, graduate salary.

Aston University, Birmingham vs University of East Anglia UEA at a glance

Aston University, Birmingham and University of East Anglia UEA both teach 34 subject areas, the largest being Economics, Business Studies and Politics & International Relations. Aston University, Birmingham offers 169 courses across 51 subject areas; University of East Anglia UEA offers 497 courses across 77 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,580 a year at Aston University, Birmingham and £23,100 at University of East Anglia UEA: Aston University, Birmingham is about £520 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,000 a year at Aston University, Birmingham and £23,850 at University of East Anglia UEA, so the two cost about the same.

Of the 15 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Aston University, Birmingham is higher in 11 and University of East Anglia UEA in 3, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Adult Nursing: £36,000 three years after graduating from Aston University, Birmingham, against £28,500 from University of East Anglia UEA. Of the 21 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Aston University, Birmingham is higher in 14 and University of East Anglia UEA in 6, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#416
QS World
#381
#401
THE World
#251
#39
Guardian UK
#27
1895
Established
1963
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 East Anglia UEA

85.2%
86.7%

Satisfaction

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

£37,600
£33,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

84.5%
81.9%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

22.1%
14.3%

International

International student share

169
497

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
36

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

East Anglia UEA

67 countries · 14.3% international

  • 🇨🇳China27%
  • 🇮🇳India9.7%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong8.6%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan6.2%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria4.7%

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 East Anglia UEA

Also taught at both: General Engineering, Law, Psychology (General), Biochemistry, Health & Social Care, Mechanical Engineering, Sociology & Criminology, Business & Management (General), Biomedical Engineering, Human Resource Management, Personal & Professional Development, Software Engineering, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Medicine, Adult Nursing, Mental Health Nursing, Pharmacy, Biological Sciences (General), Business Information Systems.

Only at Aston University, Birmingham

Only at University of East Anglia UEA

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 East Anglia UEA
£23,100

Aston University, Birmingham is about £520 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Aston University, Birmingham
£24,000
University of East Anglia UEA
£23,850

About the same.

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 East Anglia UEA

  • Economics

    £35,500Salary (3 years)£32,000
    95%Satisfaction85%

  • Business Studies

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£28,000
    82%Satisfaction77%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    81%Satisfaction84%

  • History

    No dataSalary (3 years)£23,500
    95%Satisfaction93%

  • Marketing

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£28,000
    79%Satisfaction79%

  • Computer Science

    £33,000Salary (3 years)£31,500
    85%Satisfaction80%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £30,000Salary (3 years)£30,000
    85%Satisfaction83%

  • Mathematics

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    94%Satisfaction84%

  • Chemical Engineering

    £31,000Salary (3 years)No data
    87%Satisfaction88%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £32,500Salary (3 years)No data
    64%Satisfaction80%

  • Accounting

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£30,500
    86%Satisfaction79%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£29,000
    90%Satisfaction87%

Showing the 12 largest of 21 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Aston University, Birmingham

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University of East Anglia UEA

David TK Wong Fellowship

£26,000

Deadline: N/A

Norwich UNESCO City of Literature Creative Writing in the Community Bursary

£15,018

Deadline: N/A

Plant Genetics and Crop Improvement – John Innes Centre MSc Scholarship

£13,250

Deadline: N/A

MBAdvantage Scholarship

£12,000

Deadline: May 2026

9mobile Fellowship

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Aston University, Birmingham vs University of East Anglia UEA: common questions

Is Aston University, Birmingham or University of East Anglia UEA cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,580 a year at Aston University, Birmingham and £23,100 at University of East Anglia UEA: Aston University, Birmingham is about £520 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,000 a year at Aston University, Birmingham and £23,850 at University of East Anglia UEA, so the two cost about the same. 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 East Anglia UEA?

Both universities teach 34 subject areas: Economics, Business Studies, Politics & International Relations, Media & Film Studies, History, Marketing, Computer Science, Finance & Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Management, Chemical Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering and 22 more.

Is Aston University, Birmingham or University of East Anglia UEA better for Economics?

Economics graduates earn a median £35,500 three years after graduating from Aston University, Birmingham, and £32,000 from University of East Anglia UEA. Student satisfaction with teaching is 95% at Aston University, Birmingham and 85% at University of East Anglia UEA. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Aston University, Birmingham or University of East Anglia UEA offer more courses?

University of East Anglia UEA lists 497 courses on CourseOptions and Aston University, Birmingham lists 169 courses.

What can you study at Aston University, Birmingham but not at University of East Anglia UEA?

Aston University, Birmingham teaches 17 subject areas that University of East Anglia UEA does not, including Building & Construction, Civil Engineering, English Language, Information Systems & Data Science, Technology & Logistics, Aerospace Engineering, Clinical & Health Psychology, Design & Fashion and 9 more.

What can you study at University of East Anglia UEA but not at Aston University, Birmingham?

University of East Anglia UEA teaches 43 subject areas that Aston University, Birmingham does not, including English Literature, History of Art & Design, Human Geography & Environment, Chemistry, Education Studies, International Development, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Ancient Languages and 35 more.

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Aston University, Birmingham169 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of East Anglia UEA497 courses · 36 scholarshipsBrowse Courses