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Birmingham · QS World #416
Swansea · Guardian UK #83
Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 8 datapoints
We looked at 8 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
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Aston
scored higher in 4 categories
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Wales Trinity Saint David
scored higher in 4 categories
Quick Verdict
Aston University, Birmingham and University of Wales Trinity Saint David are evenly matched: each leads in 4 of 8 categories where both have data. Aston University, Birmingham is ahead on ranking, employment, international, graduate salary; University of Wales Trinity Saint David on established, satisfaction, courses, scholarship.
Aston University, Birmingham vs University of Wales Trinity Saint David at a glance
Aston University, Birmingham and University of Wales Trinity Saint David both teach 16 subject areas, the largest being Computer Science, Manufacturing & Production Engineering and Design & Fashion. Aston University, Birmingham offers 169 courses across 51 subject areas; University of Wales Trinity Saint David offers 293 courses across 41 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,580 a year at Aston University, Birmingham and £15,600 at University of Wales Trinity Saint David: University of Wales Trinity Saint David is about £6,980 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,000 a year at Aston University, Birmingham and £16,800 at University of Wales Trinity Saint David: University of Wales Trinity Saint David is about £7,200 a year cheaper.
Of the 7 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Aston University, Birmingham is higher in 5 and University of Wales Trinity Saint David in 2. The widest gap is in Business Studies: £30,500 three years after graduating from Aston University, Birmingham, against £19,500 from University of Wales Trinity Saint David. Of the 9 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Wales Trinity Saint David is higher in 6 and Aston University, Birmingham in 3.
World & National Rankings
Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.
Visual Breakdown
Key metrics at a glance
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Aston University, Birmingham
University of Wales Trinity Saint David
Satisfaction
Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)
Graduate Salaries (5y)
Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation
Employment
Graduate employment rate
International
International student share
Course Counts
Number of courses offered
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%
Wales Trinity Saint David
18 countries · 8.7% international
- 🇮🇳India57.3%
- 🇨🇳China18.7%
- 🇧🇩Bangladesh13.5%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan1.9%
- 🇮🇪Ireland0.7%
Subjects
16 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 Wales Trinity Saint David
Computer Science
3 coursesTypical fee £22,580 (UG)
30 coursesTypical fee £15,600 (UG)
Manufacturing & Production Engineering
2 coursesTypical fee £24,000 (PG)
31 coursesTypical fee £15,600 (UG)
Design & Fashion
2 coursesTypical fee £21,500 (UG)
19 coursesTypical fee £15,600 (UG)
History
4 coursesTypical fee £22,580 (UG)
17 coursesTypical fee £15,600 (UG)
Business Studies
18 coursesTypical fee £23,500 (UG)
2 coursesTypical fee £15,530 (UG)
Management
1 courseTypical fee £24,000 (PG)
16 coursesTypical fee £15,600 (UG)
Building & Construction
5 coursesTypical fee £22,580 (UG)
11 coursesTypical fee £15,600 (UG)
Psychology (General)
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
Law
English Studies
Health & Social Care
Mechanical Engineering
Politics & International Relations
Mathematics
Also taught at both: Human Resource Management.
Only at Aston University, Birmingham
Only at University of Wales Trinity Saint David
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 Wales Trinity Saint David
- £15,600
University of Wales Trinity Saint David is about £6,980 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Aston University, Birmingham
- £24,000
- University of Wales Trinity Saint David
- £16,800
University of Wales Trinity Saint David is about £7,200 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 Wales Trinity Saint David
Computer Science
£33,000Salary (3 years)£27,50085%Satisfaction89%History
No dataSalary (3 years)£18,00095%Satisfaction89%Business Studies
£30,500Salary (3 years)£19,50082%Satisfaction83%Building & Construction
£32,500Salary (3 years)£29,50082%Satisfaction74%Psychology (General)
£24,500Salary (3 years)£19,00092%Satisfaction97%Electronic & Electrical Engineering
£32,500Salary (3 years)£40,00064%Satisfaction98%Law
£23,000Salary (3 years)No data89%Satisfaction88%English Studies
£24,000Salary (3 years)£14,50087%Satisfaction95%Mechanical Engineering
£32,000Salary (3 years)£36,50080%Satisfaction98%
Scholarships for International Students
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FAQ
Aston University, Birmingham vs University of Wales Trinity Saint David: common questions
Is Aston University, Birmingham or University of Wales Trinity Saint David cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,580 a year at Aston University, Birmingham and £15,600 at University of Wales Trinity Saint David: University of Wales Trinity Saint David is about £6,980 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,000 a year at Aston University, Birmingham and £16,800 at University of Wales Trinity Saint David: University of Wales Trinity Saint David is about £7,200 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 Wales Trinity Saint David?
Both universities teach 16 subject areas: Computer Science, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Design & Fashion, History, Business Studies, Management, Building & Construction, Psychology (General), Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Law, English Studies, Health & Social Care and 4 more.
Is Aston University, Birmingham or University of Wales Trinity Saint David better for Computer Science?
Computer Science graduates earn a median £33,000 three years after graduating from Aston University, Birmingham, and £27,500 from University of Wales Trinity Saint David. Student satisfaction with teaching is 85% at Aston University, Birmingham and 89% at University of Wales Trinity Saint David. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Aston University, Birmingham or University of Wales Trinity Saint David offer more courses?
University of Wales Trinity Saint David lists 293 courses on CourseOptions and Aston University, Birmingham lists 169 courses.
What can you study at Aston University, Birmingham but not at University of Wales Trinity Saint David?
Aston University, Birmingham teaches 35 subject areas that University of Wales Trinity Saint David does not, including Chemical Engineering, Economics, Finance & Actuarial Science, Marketing, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Biomedical Sciences, General Engineering, Biomedical Engineering and 27 more.
What can you study at University of Wales Trinity Saint David but not at Aston University, Birmingham?
University of Wales Trinity Saint David teaches 25 subject areas that Aston University, Birmingham does not, including Education Studies, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Theology & Religious Studies, Archaeology, Drama & Theatre, Film Production & Cinematography, Philosophy and 17 more.
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