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Aston University, Birmingham

Birmingham · QS World #416

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University of Gloucestershire

Cheltenham · Guardian UK #103

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

Gloucestershire

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

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

Aston University, Birmingham vs University of Gloucestershire at a glance

Aston University, Birmingham and University of Gloucestershire both teach 27 subject areas, the largest being Business Studies, Sociology & Criminology and Marketing. Aston University, Birmingham offers 169 courses across 51 subject areas; University of Gloucestershire offers 284 courses across 60 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,580 a year at Aston University, Birmingham and £17,430 at University of Gloucestershire: University of Gloucestershire is about £5,150 a year cheaper.

Of the 9 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Aston University, Birmingham is higher in 8 and University of Gloucestershire in 1. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £33,000 three years after graduating from Aston University, Birmingham, against £26,500 from University of Gloucestershire. Of the 13 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Aston University, Birmingham is higher in 7 and University of Gloucestershire in 6.

World & National Rankings

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

#416
QS World
—
#401
THE World
#1001
#39
Guardian UK
#103
1895
Established
1847
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 Gloucestershire

85.2%
84.4%

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%
86%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

22.1%
18.9%

International

International student share

169
284

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
5

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

Gloucestershire

28 countries · 18.9% international

  • 🇵🇰Pakistan40.4%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria17.6%
  • 🇮🇳India12.4%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh5.9%
  • 🇺🇸United States5.2%

Subjects

27 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 Gloucestershire

Also taught at both: History, General Engineering, Human Resource Management, Mathematics, Media & Film Studies, Biochemistry, Health & Social Care, Adult Nursing, Clinical & Health Psychology, Healthcare Science, Management, Mental Health Nursing.

Only at Aston University, Birmingham

Only at University of Gloucestershire

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 Gloucestershire
£17,430

University of Gloucestershire is about £5,150 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Aston University, Birmingham
£24,000
University of Gloucestershire
No data

We do not have reliable international fee data for University of Gloucestershire yet.

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 Gloucestershire

  • Business Studies

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
    82%Satisfaction75%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    89%Satisfaction74%

  • Marketing

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    79%Satisfaction100%

  • Psychology (General)

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    92%Satisfaction89%

  • Law

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    89%Satisfaction93%

  • Accounting

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
    86%Satisfaction95%

  • Software Engineering

    £33,000Salary (3 years)£27,000
    84%Satisfaction65%

  • Computer Science

    £33,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    85%Satisfaction77%

  • History

    No dataSalary (3 years)£22,500
    95%Satisfaction96%

  • Biochemistry

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    92%Satisfaction97%

  • Adult Nursing

    £36,000Salary (3 years)No data
    91%Satisfaction73%

  • Healthcare Science

    £27,500Salary (3 years)No data
    82%Satisfaction89%

Showing the 12 largest of 13 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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Aston University, Birmingham

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University of Gloucestershire

Care Leavers Scholarship 2025/26

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Basketball Scholarship

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Deadline: N/A

Care Leavers Scholarship 2026/27

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The Michael Perham Sanctuary Scholarship 2026/27

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Women's Football Scholarship

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FAQ

Aston University, Birmingham vs University of Gloucestershire: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,580 a year at Aston University, Birmingham and £17,430 at University of Gloucestershire: University of Gloucestershire is about £5,150 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 Gloucestershire?

Both universities teach 27 subject areas: Business Studies, Sociology & Criminology, Marketing, Design & Fashion, Psychology (General), Law, Accounting, Building & Construction, Politics & International Relations, Software Engineering, Business & Management (General), Health Sciences & Paramedic Science and 15 more.

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

Business Studies graduates earn a median £30,500 three years after graduating from Aston University, Birmingham, and £24,500 from University of Gloucestershire. Student satisfaction with teaching is 82% at Aston University, Birmingham and 75% at University of Gloucestershire. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Gloucestershire lists 284 courses on CourseOptions and Aston University, Birmingham lists 169 courses.

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

Aston University, Birmingham teaches 24 subject areas that University of Gloucestershire does not, including Chemical Engineering, Economics, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Biomedical Engineering, Civil Engineering, English Language, Information Systems & Data Science and 16 more.

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

University of Gloucestershire teaches 33 subject areas that Aston University, Birmingham does not, including Sport & Exercise Sciences, Childhood & Youth Studies, Film Production & Cinematography, Games Design & Computer Animation, Music, Ecology & Conservation, Human Geography & Environment, Applied Psychology and 25 more.

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Aston University, Birmingham169 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Gloucestershire284 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses