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Aston University, Birmingham

Birmingham · QS World #416

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University of Oxford

Oxford · QS World #4

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.

1/11

Aston

scored higher in 1 category

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10/11

Oxford

scored higher in 10 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Oxford leads in 10 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Aston University, Birmingham is ahead on employment.

Aston University, Birmingham vs University of Oxford at a glance

Aston University, Birmingham and University of Oxford both teach 33 subject areas, the largest being History, English Studies and Politics & International Relations. Aston University, Birmingham offers 169 courses across 51 subject areas; University of Oxford offers 642 courses across 79 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,580 a year at Aston University, Birmingham and £43,600 at University of Oxford: Aston University, Birmingham is about £21,020 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,000 a year at Aston University, Birmingham and £38,430 at University of Oxford: Aston University, Birmingham is about £14,430 a year cheaper.

Of the 9 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Oxford is higher in 9 and Aston University, Birmingham in 0. The widest gap is in Law: £23,000 three years after graduating from Aston University, Birmingham, against £52,500 from University of Oxford. Of the 10 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Oxford is higher in 7 and Aston University, Birmingham in 3.

World & National Rankings

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

#416
QS World
#4
#401
THE World
#1
#39
Guardian UK
#1
1895
Established
1096
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 Oxford

85.2%
92.5%

Satisfaction

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

£37,600
£50,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

84.5%
76.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

22.1%
37.2%

International

International student share

169
642

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
1

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

Oxford

118 countries · 37.2% international

  • 🇨🇳China18.2%
  • 🇺🇸United States16.8%
  • 🇩🇪Germany5.6%
  • 🇮🇳India5.2%
  • 🇨🇦Canada4.6%

Subjects

33 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 Oxford

Also taught at both: Sociology & Criminology, Business & Management (General), Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Biochemistry, Building & Construction, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, English Language, Public Health & Epidemiology, Software Engineering, Statistics, Health & Social Care, Social Sciences (General), Clinical & Health Psychology, Design & Fashion, Medicine, Management, Media & Film Studies.

Only at Aston University, Birmingham

Only at University of Oxford

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 Oxford
£43,600

Aston University, Birmingham is about £21,020 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Aston University, Birmingham
£24,000
University of Oxford
£38,430

Aston University, Birmingham is about £14,430 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 Oxford

  • History

    No dataSalary (3 years)£33,000
    95%Satisfaction96%

  • English Studies

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£29,000
    87%Satisfaction97%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£38,500
    81%Satisfaction89%

  • General Engineering

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£40,500
    75%Satisfaction84%

  • Law

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£52,500
    89%SatisfactionNo data

  • Economics

    £35,500Salary (3 years)£46,000
    95%Satisfaction93%

  • Computer Science

    £33,000Salary (3 years)£51,500
    85%Satisfaction92%

  • Psychology (General)

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£32,000
    92%Satisfaction94%

  • Mathematics

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£43,000
    94%Satisfaction91%

  • Biochemistry

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£39,500
    92%Satisfaction85%

  • Medicine

    No dataSalary (3 years)£46,000
    90%Satisfaction97%

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Aston University, Birmingham

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University of Oxford

The Rhodes Scholarship

100%

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FAQ

Aston University, Birmingham vs University of Oxford: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,580 a year at Aston University, Birmingham and £43,600 at University of Oxford: Aston University, Birmingham is about £21,020 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,000 a year at Aston University, Birmingham and £38,430 at University of Oxford: Aston University, Birmingham is about £14,430 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 Oxford?

Both universities teach 33 subject areas: History, English Studies, Politics & International Relations, Business Studies, General Engineering, Linguistics, Law, Economics, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Computer Science, Finance & Actuarial Science and 21 more.

Is Aston University, Birmingham or University of Oxford better for English Studies?

English Studies graduates earn a median £24,000 three years after graduating from Aston University, Birmingham, and £29,000 from University of Oxford. Student satisfaction with teaching is 87% at Aston University, Birmingham and 97% at University of Oxford. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Oxford lists 642 courses on CourseOptions and Aston University, Birmingham lists 169 courses.

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

Aston University, Birmingham teaches 18 subject areas that University of Oxford does not, including Marketing, Biomedical Engineering, Human Resource Management, Information Systems & Data Science, Mechanical Engineering, Accounting, Technology & Logistics, Aerospace Engineering and 10 more.

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

University of Oxford teaches 46 subject areas that Aston University, Birmingham does not, including Classical Studies, Childhood & Youth Studies, Spanish & Portuguese, Eastern European Languages, German & Scandinavian Studies, French, Italian, Ancient Languages and 38 more.

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Aston University, Birmingham169 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Oxford642 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses