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Aston University, Birmingham

Birmingham · QS World #416

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University of Liverpool

Liverpool · QS World #139

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

Liverpool

scored higher in 9 categories

Quick Verdict

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

Aston University, Birmingham vs University of Liverpool at a glance

Aston University, Birmingham and University of Liverpool both teach 41 subject areas, the largest being Politics & International Relations, Sociology & Criminology and Business Studies. Aston University, Birmingham offers 169 courses across 51 subject areas; University of Liverpool offers 793 courses across 94 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,580 a year at Aston University, Birmingham and £32,000 at University of Liverpool: Aston University, Birmingham is about £9,420 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,000 a year at Aston University, Birmingham and £30,000 at University of Liverpool: Aston University, Birmingham is about £6,000 a year cheaper.

Of the 25 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Aston University, Birmingham is higher in 14 and University of Liverpool in 6, with 5 about level. The widest gap is in Optometry & Ophthalmics: £36,500 three years after graduating from Aston University, Birmingham, against £27,500 from University of Liverpool. Of the 25 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Aston University, Birmingham is higher in 12 and University of Liverpool in 12, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#416
QS World
#139
#401
THE World
#143
#39
Guardian UK
#28
1895
Established
1881
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 Liverpool

85.2%
87.7%

Satisfaction

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

£37,600
£34,300

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

84.5%
79.9%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

22.1%
24.1%

International

International student share

169
793

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

Liverpool

93 countries · 24.1% international

  • 🇨🇳China40.6%
  • 🇮🇳India17.1%
  • 🌐Kuwait4.3%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia4%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia3.1%

Subjects

41 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 Liverpool

Also taught at both: Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Marketing, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Psychology (General), Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Biomedical Sciences, English Language, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Software Engineering, Accounting, Biomedical Engineering, Human Resource Management, Information Systems & Data Science, Medicine, Public Health & Epidemiology, Biochemistry, Business Information Systems, Clinical & Health Psychology, Health & Social Care, Optometry & Ophthalmics, Design & Fashion, Management, Personal & Professional Development, Pharmacy, Biological Sciences (General).

Only at Aston University, Birmingham

Only at University of Liverpool

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 Liverpool
£32,000

Aston University, Birmingham is about £9,420 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Aston University, Birmingham
£24,000
University of Liverpool
£30,000

Aston University, Birmingham is about £6,000 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 Liverpool

  • Politics & International Relations

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    81%Satisfaction87%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    89%Satisfaction86%

  • Business Studies

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    82%Satisfaction83%

  • History

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

  • Mathematics

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    94%Satisfaction82%

  • Law

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

  • English Studies

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    87%Satisfaction90%

  • Economics

    £35,500Salary (3 years)£29,000
    95%Satisfaction86%

  • Computer Science

    £33,000Salary (3 years)£32,500
    85%Satisfaction77%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £32,500Salary (3 years)£32,000
    64%Satisfaction84%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £30,000Salary (3 years)£27,000
    85%Satisfaction86%

  • Civil Engineering

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
    83%Satisfaction91%

Showing the 12 largest of 27 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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Aston University, Birmingham

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University of Liverpool

Liverpool Advancement Scholarship

£5,000

Deadline: N/A

Postgraduate Opportunity Bursary

£3,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Aston University, Birmingham vs University of Liverpool: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,580 a year at Aston University, Birmingham and £32,000 at University of Liverpool: Aston University, Birmingham is about £9,420 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,000 a year at Aston University, Birmingham and £30,000 at University of Liverpool: Aston University, Birmingham is about £6,000 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 Liverpool?

Both universities teach 41 subject areas: Politics & International Relations, Sociology & Criminology, Business Studies, History, Mathematics, Law, Media & Film Studies, English Studies, Economics, Computer Science, Business & Management (General), Electronic & Electrical Engineering and 29 more.

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

Politics & International Relations graduates earn a median £27,500 three years after graduating from Aston University, Birmingham, and £23,500 from University of Liverpool. Student satisfaction with teaching is 81% at Aston University, Birmingham and 87% at University of Liverpool. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Liverpool lists 793 courses on CourseOptions and Aston University, Birmingham lists 169 courses.

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

Aston University, Birmingham teaches 10 subject areas that University of Liverpool does not, including Chemical Engineering, Building & Construction, Technology & Logistics, Linguistics, Adult Nursing, Biotechnology, Healthcare Science, Mental Health Nursing and 2 more.

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

University of Liverpool teaches 53 subject areas that Aston University, Birmingham does not, including Music, Archaeology, Asian Languages & Studies, Classical Studies, French, Italian, German & Scandinavian Studies, Philosophy and 45 more.

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Aston University, Birmingham169 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Liverpool793 courses · 2 scholarshipsBrowse Courses