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Aston University, Birmingham

Birmingham · QS World #416

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University of Exeter

Devon · QS World #136

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.

2/11

Aston

scored higher in 2 categories

VS

9/11

Exeter

scored higher in 9 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Exeter leads in 9 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Aston University, Birmingham is ahead on established, employment.

Aston University, Birmingham vs University of Exeter at a glance

Aston University, Birmingham and University of Exeter both teach 40 subject areas, the largest being Politics & International Relations, Mathematics and Business & Management (General). Aston University, Birmingham offers 169 courses across 51 subject areas; University of Exeter offers 873 courses across 91 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,580 a year at Aston University, Birmingham and £24,950 at University of Exeter: Aston University, Birmingham is about £2,370 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,000 a year at Aston University, Birmingham and £25,550 at University of Exeter: Aston University, Birmingham is about £1,550 a year cheaper.

Of the 24 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Exeter is higher in 19 and Aston University, Birmingham in 4, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Accounting: £29,500 three years after graduating from Aston University, Birmingham, against £43,500 from University of Exeter. Of the 26 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Aston University, Birmingham is higher in 13 and University of Exeter in 10, with 3 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#416
QS World
#136
#401
THE World
#170
#39
Guardian UK
#14
1895
Established
1922
No
Russell Group
Yes
Gold
TEF Rating
Gold

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 Exeter

85.2%
87.7%

Satisfaction

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

£37,600
£39,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

84.5%
82.8%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

22.1%
22.2%

International

International student share

169
873

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
2

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

Exeter

111 countries · 22.2% international

  • 🇨🇳China25.1%
  • 🇮🇳India10.9%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong10%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia2.9%
  • 🇺🇸United States2.8%

Subjects

40 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 Exeter

Also taught at both: Psychology (General), Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Media & Film Studies, Chemical Engineering, Accounting, Marketing, Mechanical Engineering, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Biochemistry, Human Resource Management, Information Systems & Data Science, Management, Public Health & Epidemiology, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Building & Construction, English Language, Biological Sciences (General), Health & Social Care, Software Engineering, Clinical & Health Psychology, Social Sciences (General), Medicine, Statistics, Adult Nursing.

Only at Aston University, Birmingham

Only at University of Exeter

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 Exeter
£24,950

Aston University, Birmingham is about £2,370 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Aston University, Birmingham
£24,000
University of Exeter
£25,550

Aston University, Birmingham is about £1,550 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 Exeter

  • Politics & International Relations

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£30,500
    81%Satisfaction88%

  • Mathematics

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£32,500
    94%Satisfaction88%

  • History

    No dataSalary (3 years)£28,000
    95%Satisfaction92%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £30,000Salary (3 years)£39,000
    85%Satisfaction84%

  • Law

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
    89%Satisfaction86%

  • Business Studies

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£39,000
    82%Satisfaction83%

  • English Studies

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    87%Satisfaction92%

  • General Engineering

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£32,500
    75%Satisfaction59%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£33,500
    90%Satisfaction88%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£27,000
    89%Satisfaction91%

  • Computer Science

    £33,000Salary (3 years)£40,500
    85%Satisfaction83%

  • Economics

    £35,500Salary (3 years)£40,000
    95%Satisfaction88%

Showing the 12 largest of 26 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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University of Exeter

Bell Burnell Graduate Scholarship Fund

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Deadline: N/A

Carolyn and Andrew Trevorrow Memorial Fund Travel Bursaries

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FAQ

Aston University, Birmingham vs University of Exeter: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,580 a year at Aston University, Birmingham and £24,950 at University of Exeter: Aston University, Birmingham is about £2,370 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,000 a year at Aston University, Birmingham and £25,550 at University of Exeter: Aston University, Birmingham is about £1,550 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 Exeter?

Both universities teach 40 subject areas: Politics & International Relations, Mathematics, Business & Management (General), History, Finance & Actuarial Science, Law, Business Studies, English Studies, General Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Sociology & Criminology, Computer Science and 28 more.

Is Aston University, Birmingham or University of Exeter better for Politics & International Relations?

Politics & International Relations graduates earn a median £27,500 three years after graduating from Aston University, Birmingham, and £30,500 from University of Exeter. Student satisfaction with teaching is 81% at Aston University, Birmingham and 88% at University of Exeter. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Exeter lists 873 courses on CourseOptions and Aston University, Birmingham lists 169 courses.

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

Aston University, Birmingham teaches 11 subject areas that University of Exeter does not, including Technology & Logistics, Aerospace Engineering, Design & Fashion, Linguistics, Personal & Professional Development, Biotechnology, Business Information Systems, Healthcare Science and 3 more.

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

University of Exeter teaches 51 subject areas that Aston University, Birmingham does not, including Physics, Classical Studies, Philosophy, History of Art & Design, Human Geography & Environment, Theology & Religious Studies, Ancient Languages, Archaeology and 43 more.

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Aston University, Birmingham169 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Exeter873 courses · 2 scholarshipsBrowse Courses