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Aston University, Birmingham

Birmingham · QS World #416

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University of Nottingham

Nottingham · QS World #97

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 12 datapoints

We looked at 12 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

3/12

Aston

scored higher in 3 categories

VS

9/12

Nottingham

scored higher in 9 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Nottingham leads in 9 of 12 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, established, satisfaction, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Aston University, Birmingham is ahead on TEF, employment, international.

Aston University, Birmingham vs University of Nottingham at a glance

Aston University, Birmingham and University of Nottingham both teach 45 subject areas, the largest being Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Computer Science and Health Sciences & Paramedic Science. Aston University, Birmingham offers 169 courses across 51 subject areas; University of Nottingham offers 580 courses across 98 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,580 a year at Aston University, Birmingham and £33,000 at University of Nottingham: Aston University, Birmingham is about £10,420 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,000 a year at Aston University, Birmingham and £30,800 at University of Nottingham: Aston University, Birmingham is about £6,800 a year cheaper.

Of the 21 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Nottingham is higher in 19 and Aston University, Birmingham in 2. The widest gap is in Law: £23,000 three years after graduating from Aston University, Birmingham, against £34,000 from University of Nottingham. Of the 21 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Aston University, Birmingham is higher in 10 and University of Nottingham in 9, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#416
QS World
#97
#401
THE World
#145
#39
Guardian UK
#21
1895
Established
1881
No
Russell Group
Yes
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 Nottingham

85.2%
86.6%

Satisfaction

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

£37,600
£40,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

84.5%
79.7%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

22.1%
21.1%

International

International student share

169
580

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

Nottingham

98 countries · 21.1% international

  • 🇨🇳China42.6%
  • 🇮🇳India9%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia4.4%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong4%
  • 🇹🇷Turkey2.7%

Subjects

45 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 Nottingham

Also taught at both: History, Business & Management (General), Linguistics, Media & Film Studies, Biotechnology, Public Health & Epidemiology, Sociology & Criminology, Social Sciences (General), Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, English Studies, Aerospace Engineering, Health & Social Care, Law, Management, General Engineering, Marketing, Biochemistry, Design & Fashion, English Language, Information Systems & Data Science, Pharmacy, Biomedical Engineering, Human Resource Management, Accounting, Mental Health Nursing, Technology & Logistics, Clinical & Health Psychology, Medicine, Adult Nursing, Statistics.

Only at Aston University, Birmingham

Only at University of Nottingham

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 Nottingham
£33,000

Aston University, Birmingham is about £10,420 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Aston University, Birmingham
£24,000
University of Nottingham
£30,800

Aston University, Birmingham is about £6,800 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 Nottingham

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £32,500Salary (3 years)£35,500
    64%Satisfaction86%

  • Computer Science

    £33,000Salary (3 years)£36,000
    85%Satisfaction79%

  • Chemical Engineering

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£33,500
    87%Satisfaction89%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£29,500
    81%Satisfaction88%

  • Economics

    £35,500Salary (3 years)£38,500
    95%Satisfaction83%

  • Civil Engineering

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£31,500
    83%Satisfaction92%

  • Psychology (General)

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    92%Satisfaction83%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £30,000Salary (3 years)£33,500
    85%Satisfaction79%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£29,000
    90%Satisfaction90%

  • Mathematics

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£33,500
    94%Satisfaction81%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£33,500
    80%Satisfaction84%

  • Building & Construction

    £32,500Salary (3 years)£27,000
    82%Satisfaction77%

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

Scholarships for International Students

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Aston University, Birmingham

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University of Nottingham

Taiwan Research Hub PhD Scholarship 2026/27

£11,000

Deadline: N/A

Molson Coors Award

50%

Deadline: N/A

The Witty Entrepreneurial Scholarship

£750

Deadline: N/A

Hillsborough Trust Memorial Bursary

£500

Deadline: N/A

PhD Scholarships

See details

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Aston University, Birmingham vs University of Nottingham: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,580 a year at Aston University, Birmingham and £33,000 at University of Nottingham: Aston University, Birmingham is about £10,420 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,000 a year at Aston University, Birmingham and £30,800 at University of Nottingham: Aston University, Birmingham is about £6,800 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 Nottingham?

Both universities teach 45 subject areas: Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Chemical Engineering, Business Studies, Politics & International Relations, Economics, Civil Engineering, Psychology (General), Finance & Actuarial Science, Biomedical Sciences, Manufacturing & Production Engineering and 33 more.

Is Aston University, Birmingham or University of Nottingham better for Electronic & Electrical Engineering?

Electronic & Electrical Engineering graduates earn a median £32,500 three years after graduating from Aston University, Birmingham, and £35,500 from University of Nottingham. Student satisfaction with teaching is 64% at Aston University, Birmingham and 86% at University of Nottingham. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Nottingham lists 580 courses on CourseOptions and Aston University, Birmingham lists 169 courses.

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

Aston University, Birmingham teaches 6 subject areas that University of Nottingham does not, including Software Engineering, Personal & Professional Development, Biological Sciences (General), Business Information Systems, Healthcare Science and Optometry & Ophthalmics.

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

University of Nottingham teaches 53 subject areas that Aston University, Birmingham does not, including Philosophy, Physics, Childhood & Youth Studies, Architecture, Human Geography & Environment, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Clinical Specialities, Chemistry and 45 more.

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Aston University, Birmingham169 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Nottingham580 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses