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Aston University, Birmingham

Birmingham · QS World #416

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University of Greenwich

London · QS World #791

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

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4/10

Greenwich

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

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

Aston University, Birmingham vs University of Greenwich at a glance

Aston University, Birmingham and University of Greenwich both teach 39 subject areas, the largest being Business Studies, Computer Science and Civil Engineering. Aston University, Birmingham offers 169 courses across 51 subject areas; University of Greenwich offers 272 courses across 72 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,580 a year at Aston University, Birmingham and £17,980 at University of Greenwich: University of Greenwich is about £4,600 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,000 a year at Aston University, Birmingham and £19,450 at University of Greenwich: University of Greenwich is about £4,550 a year cheaper.

Of the 25 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Aston University, Birmingham is higher in 18 and University of Greenwich in 6, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Building & Construction: £32,500 three years after graduating from Aston University, Birmingham, against £52,500 from University of Greenwich. Of the 26 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Aston University, Birmingham is higher in 16 and University of Greenwich in 9, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#416
QS World
#791
#401
THE World
#601
#39
Guardian UK
#79
1895
Established
1890
No
Russell Group
No
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 Greenwich

85.2%
84.6%

Satisfaction

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

£37,600
£32,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

84.5%
78.8%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

22.1%
34.6%

International

International student share

169
272

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
19

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

Greenwich

101 countries · 34.6% international

  • 🇮🇳India51.1%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria6.1%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan5.6%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh4.9%
  • 🌐Nepal4.2%

Subjects

39 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 Greenwich

Also taught at both: Law, Politics & International Relations, Healthcare Science, Human Resource Management, Mechanical Engineering, Biochemistry, Accounting, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Design & Fashion, History, Business & Management (General), Public Health & Epidemiology, Software Engineering, Adult Nursing, Clinical & Health Psychology, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Linguistics, Mental Health Nursing, Personal & Professional Development, Business Information Systems, English Studies, Media & Film Studies, Pharmacy, Statistics.

Only at Aston University, Birmingham

Only at University of Greenwich

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 Greenwich
£17,980

University of Greenwich is about £4,600 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Aston University, Birmingham
£24,000
University of Greenwich
£19,450

University of Greenwich is about £4,550 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 Greenwich

  • Business Studies

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    82%Satisfaction84%

  • Computer Science

    £33,000Salary (3 years)£27,000
    85%Satisfaction77%

  • Civil Engineering

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£31,500
    83%Satisfaction93%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £32,500Salary (3 years)£31,500
    64%Satisfaction96%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £30,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    85%Satisfaction88%

  • Marketing

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£26,000
    79%Satisfaction79%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
    89%Satisfaction80%

  • Chemical Engineering

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£37,750
    87%Satisfaction81%

  • Information Systems & Data Science

    £33,000Salary (3 years)£27,000
    84%Satisfaction77%

  • Mathematics

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£29,000
    94%Satisfaction85%

  • Psychology (General)

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    92%Satisfaction78%

  • Building & Construction

    £32,500Salary (3 years)£52,500
    82%Satisfaction80%

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

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Aston University, Birmingham

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University of Greenwich

Stephen Lawrence Scholarship (Architecture)

£19,580

Deadline: N/A

EU Bursary

£10,500

Deadline: N/A

Aziz Foundation Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

Chevening Scholarships

100%

Deadline: N/A

The Sanctuary Scholarship

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Aston University, Birmingham vs University of Greenwich: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,580 a year at Aston University, Birmingham and £17,980 at University of Greenwich: University of Greenwich is about £4,600 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,000 a year at Aston University, Birmingham and £19,450 at University of Greenwich: University of Greenwich is about £4,550 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 Greenwich?

Both universities teach 39 subject areas: Business Studies, Computer Science, Civil Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Finance & Actuarial Science, Marketing, Sociology & Criminology, Management, Chemical Engineering, General Engineering, Information Systems & Data Science, Mathematics and 27 more.

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

Business Studies graduates earn a median £30,500 three years after graduating from Aston University, Birmingham, and £25,000 from University of Greenwich. Student satisfaction with teaching is 82% at Aston University, Birmingham and 84% at University of Greenwich. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Greenwich lists 272 courses on CourseOptions and Aston University, Birmingham lists 169 courses.

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

Aston University, Birmingham teaches 12 subject areas that University of Greenwich does not, including Biomedical Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, English Language, Technology & Logistics, Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Biological Sciences (General), Biotechnology and 4 more.

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

University of Greenwich teaches 33 subject areas that Aston University, Birmingham does not, including Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Teacher Training, Education Studies, Biology, Architecture, Forensic Science, Pharmacology, Sport & Exercise Sciences and 25 more.

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Aston University, Birmingham169 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Greenwich272 courses · 19 scholarshipsBrowse Courses