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Aston University, Birmingham

Birmingham · QS World #416

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University of Roehampton

London · QS World #1001

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.

7/11

Aston

scored higher in 7 categories

VS

4/11

Roehampton

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

Aston University, Birmingham leads in 7 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, TEF, satisfaction, employment, graduate salary). University of Roehampton is ahead on established, international, courses, scholarship.

Aston University, Birmingham vs University of Roehampton at a glance

Aston University, Birmingham and University of Roehampton both teach 31 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Psychology (General) and Business Studies. Aston University, Birmingham offers 169 courses across 51 subject areas; University of Roehampton offers 296 courses across 56 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,580 a year at Aston University, Birmingham and £16,950 at University of Roehampton: University of Roehampton is about £5,630 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,000 a year at Aston University, Birmingham and £11,250 at University of Roehampton: University of Roehampton is about £12,750 a year cheaper.

Of the 13 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Aston University, Birmingham is higher in 11 and University of Roehampton in 2. The widest gap is in Adult Nursing: £36,000 three years after graduating from Aston University, Birmingham, against £22,500 from University of Roehampton. Of the 18 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Aston University, Birmingham is higher in 11 and University of Roehampton in 7.

World & National Rankings

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

#416
QS World
#1001
#401
THE World
#801
#39
Guardian UK
#77
1895
Established
1841
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 Roehampton

85.2%
85%

Satisfaction

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

£37,600
£29,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

84.5%
79.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

22.1%
46.5%

International

International student share

169
296

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

Roehampton

60 countries · 46.5% international

  • 🇮🇳India45.8%
  • 🌐Nepal20.6%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria9.4%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan5.6%
  • 🇨🇳China2.6%

Subjects

31 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 Roehampton

Also taught at both: Human Resource Management, Accounting, Economics, History, Media & Film Studies, General Engineering, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Adult Nursing, Biological Sciences (General), English Studies, Health & Social Care, Mental Health Nursing, Public Health & Epidemiology, Social Sciences (General), Business Information Systems, Management.

Only at Aston University, Birmingham

Only at University of Roehampton

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 Roehampton
£16,950

University of Roehampton is about £5,630 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Aston University, Birmingham
£24,000
University of Roehampton
£11,250

University of Roehampton is about £12,750 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 Roehampton

  • Psychology (General)

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    92%Satisfaction83%

  • Business Studies

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    82%Satisfaction89%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    89%Satisfaction81%

  • Law

    £23,000Salary (3 years)No data
    89%Satisfaction71%

  • Computer Science

    £33,000Salary (3 years)No data
    85%Satisfaction78%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    81%Satisfaction84%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    90%Satisfaction83%

  • Marketing

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    79%SatisfactionNo data

  • Software Engineering

    £33,000Salary (3 years)No data
    84%Satisfaction85%

  • Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

    £33,000Salary (3 years)No data
    84%Satisfaction78%

  • Human Resource Management

    £30,000Salary (3 years)£26,000
    83%Satisfaction72%

  • Accounting

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£29,000
    86%Satisfaction88%

Showing the 12 largest of 19 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Aston University, Birmingham

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University of Roehampton

Fulbright-University of Roehampton Postgraduate Award in Dance

100%

Deadline: N/A

Academic Excellence Scholarship

£3,000

Deadline: N/A

Southlands College Teaching Scholarships

£2,500

Deadline: N/A

Care Leaver Bursary

£2,000

Deadline: N/A

Undergraduate Travel Bursary

£40

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Aston University, Birmingham vs University of Roehampton: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,580 a year at Aston University, Birmingham and £16,950 at University of Roehampton: University of Roehampton is about £5,630 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,000 a year at Aston University, Birmingham and £11,250 at University of Roehampton: University of Roehampton is about £12,750 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 Roehampton?

Both universities teach 31 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Psychology (General), Business Studies, Sociology & Criminology, Law, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Politics & International Relations, Biomedical Sciences, Building & Construction, Marketing, Software Engineering and 19 more.

Is Aston University, Birmingham or University of Roehampton better for Psychology (General)?

Psychology (General) graduates earn a median £24,500 three years after graduating from Aston University, Birmingham, and £23,500 from University of Roehampton. Student satisfaction with teaching is 92% at Aston University, Birmingham and 83% at University of Roehampton. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Roehampton lists 296 courses on CourseOptions and Aston University, Birmingham lists 169 courses.

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

Aston University, Birmingham teaches 20 subject areas that University of Roehampton does not, including Chemical Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, English Language, Information Systems & Data Science, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Technology & Logistics and 12 more.

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

University of Roehampton teaches 25 subject areas that Aston University, Birmingham does not, including Dance, Education Studies, Games Design & Computer Animation, Childhood & Youth Studies, Architecture, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Applied Psychology, Sport & Exercise Sciences and 17 more.

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Aston University, Birmingham169 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Roehampton296 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses