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Aston University, Birmingham

Birmingham · QS World #416

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University of East London

London · QS World #1001

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.

6/10

Aston

scored higher in 6 categories

VS

4/10

East London

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

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

Aston University, Birmingham vs University of East London at a glance

Aston University, Birmingham and University of East London both teach 35 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Business Studies and Building & Construction. Aston University, Birmingham offers 169 courses across 51 subject areas; University of East London offers 386 courses across 64 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,580 a year at Aston University, Birmingham and £15,560 at University of East London: University of East London is about £7,020 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,000 a year at Aston University, Birmingham and £17,220 at University of East London: University of East London is about £6,780 a year cheaper.

Of the 23 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Aston University, Birmingham is higher in 23 and University of East London in 0. The widest gap is in Economics: £35,500 three years after graduating from Aston University, Birmingham, against £22,500 from University of East London. Of the 23 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of East London is higher in 18 and Aston University, Birmingham in 4, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#416
QS World
#1001
#401
THE World
#1001
#39
Guardian UK
#111
1895
Established
1892
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 London

85.2%
89.4%

Satisfaction

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

£37,600
£27,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

84.5%
78.9%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

22.1%
49.4%

International

International student share

169
386

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%
VS

East London

76 countries · 49.4% international

  • 🇮🇳India60.2%
  • 🌐Nepal18.2%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan9.1%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria2.8%
  • 🌐Sri Lanka1.7%

Subjects

35 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 London

Also taught at both: Economics, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Management, Mechanical Engineering, Software Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Media & Film Studies, Human Resource Management, Biomedical Engineering, Information Systems & Data Science, Mathematics, Public Health & Epidemiology, Biochemistry, Business Information Systems, Clinical & Health Psychology, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Mental Health Nursing, Adult Nursing, Health & Social Care.

Only at Aston University, Birmingham

Only at University of East 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
University of East London
£15,560

University of East London is about £7,020 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Aston University, Birmingham
£24,000
University of East London
£17,220

University of East London is about £6,780 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 East London

  • Business Studies

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    82%Satisfaction92%

  • Building & Construction

    £32,500Salary (3 years)£22,000
    82%Satisfaction89%

  • Civil Engineering

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£29,000
    83%Satisfaction90%

  • Law

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    89%Satisfaction89%

  • Psychology (General)

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    92%Satisfaction93%

  • General Engineering

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    75%Satisfaction82%

  • Computer Science

    £33,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    85%Satisfaction95%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    81%Satisfaction96%

  • Accounting

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    86%Satisfaction96%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £30,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    85%Satisfaction87%

  • Marketing

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    79%Satisfaction99%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    89%Satisfaction87%

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

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FAQ

Aston University, Birmingham vs University of East London: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,580 a year at Aston University, Birmingham and £15,560 at University of East London: University of East London is about £7,020 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,000 a year at Aston University, Birmingham and £17,220 at University of East London: University of East London is about £6,780 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 East London?

Both universities teach 35 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Business Studies, Building & Construction, Civil Engineering, Business & Management (General), Law, Psychology (General), General Engineering, Computer Science, Politics & International Relations, Accounting, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning and 23 more.

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

Business Studies graduates earn a median £30,500 three years after graduating from Aston University, Birmingham, and £22,500 from University of East London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 82% at Aston University, Birmingham and 92% at University of East London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of East London lists 386 courses on CourseOptions and Aston University, Birmingham lists 169 courses.

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

Aston University, Birmingham teaches 16 subject areas that University of East London does not, including Chemical Engineering, English Language, History, Technology & Logistics, Aerospace Engineering, Linguistics, Personal & Professional Development, Biological Sciences (General) and 8 more.

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

University of East London teaches 29 subject areas that Aston University, Birmingham does not, including Childhood & Youth Studies, Education Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Film Production & Cinematography, Architecture, Computing & IT and 21 more.

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Aston University, Birmingham169 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of East London386 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses