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Aston University, Birmingham

Birmingham · QS World #416

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University of West London

London · Guardian UK #108

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 9 datapoints

We looked at 9 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

5/9

Aston

scored higher in 5 categories

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4/9

West London

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

Aston University, Birmingham leads in 5 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, TEF, employment, graduate salary). University of West London is ahead on established, satisfaction, international, courses.

Aston University, Birmingham vs University of West London at a glance

Aston University, Birmingham and University of West London both teach 35 subject areas, the largest being Business Studies, Design & Fashion and Information Systems & Data Science. Aston University, Birmingham offers 169 courses across 51 subject areas; University of West London offers 338 courses across 68 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,580 a year at Aston University, Birmingham and £16,750 at University of West London: University of West London is about £5,830 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,000 a year at Aston University, Birmingham and £17,250 at University of West London: University of West London is about £6,750 a year cheaper.

Of the 21 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Aston University, Birmingham is higher in 18 and University of West London in 2, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Economics: £35,500 three years after graduating from Aston University, Birmingham, against £26,500 from University of West London. Of the 20 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of West London is higher in 11 and Aston University, Birmingham in 5, with 4 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#416
QS World
—
#401
THE World
#1201
#39
Guardian UK
#108
1895
Established
1860
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 West London

85.2%
88.2%

Satisfaction

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

£37,600
£29,600

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

84.5%
78.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

22.1%
27.1%

International

International student share

169
338

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
0

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

West London

64 countries · 27.1% international

  • 🇮🇳India47.8%
  • 🌐Nepal33.1%
  • 🇨🇳China2%
  • 🇺🇸United States1.8%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan1.6%

Subjects

35 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 West London

Also taught at both: Biological Sciences (General), Biomedical Sciences, Mathematics, Politics & International Relations, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Human Resource Management, Accounting, Aerospace Engineering, Biochemistry, Business & Management (General), Biomedical Engineering, Medicine, Business Information Systems, Clinical & Health Psychology, Health & Social Care, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Management, Mental Health Nursing, Social Sciences (General).

Only at Aston University, Birmingham

Only at University of West London

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 West London
£16,750

University of West London is about £5,830 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Aston University, Birmingham
£24,000
University of West London
£17,250

University of West London is about £6,750 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 West London

  • Business Studies

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    82%Satisfaction88%

  • Information Systems & Data Science

    £33,000Salary (3 years)£33,000
    84%Satisfaction85%

  • Law

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    89%Satisfaction85%

  • Building & Construction

    £32,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
    82%Satisfaction90%

  • Civil Engineering

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£29,000
    83%Satisfaction83%

  • Computer Science

    £33,000Salary (3 years)£28,000
    85%Satisfaction85%

  • Marketing

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
    79%Satisfaction92%

  • Psychology (General)

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
    92%Satisfaction91%

  • Economics

    £35,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    95%Satisfaction78%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £32,500Salary (3 years)£29,500
    64%Satisfaction88%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
    89%Satisfaction88%

  • Adult Nursing

    £36,000Salary (3 years)£31,500
    91%Satisfaction86%

Showing the 12 largest of 22 shared subjects with published outcomes.

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FAQ

Aston University, Birmingham vs University of West London: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,580 a year at Aston University, Birmingham and £16,750 at University of West London: University of West London is about £5,830 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,000 a year at Aston University, Birmingham and £17,250 at University of West London: University of West London is about £6,750 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 West London?

Both universities teach 35 subject areas: Business Studies, Design & Fashion, Information Systems & Data Science, Law, Building & Construction, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Marketing, Media & Film Studies, Psychology (General), Economics, Electronic & Electrical Engineering and 23 more.

Is Aston University, Birmingham or University of West London better for Business Studies?

Business Studies graduates earn a median £30,500 three years after graduating from Aston University, Birmingham, and £22,500 from University of West London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 82% at Aston University, Birmingham and 88% at University of West London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Aston University, Birmingham or University of West London offer more courses?

University of West London lists 338 courses on CourseOptions and Aston University, Birmingham lists 169 courses.

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

Aston University, Birmingham teaches 16 subject areas that University of West London does not, including Chemical Engineering, General Engineering, English Language, History, Mechanical Engineering, Technology & Logistics, Linguistics, Manufacturing & Production Engineering and 8 more.

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

University of West London teaches 33 subject areas that Aston University, Birmingham does not, including Music, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Drama & Theatre, Genetics & Genomics, Film Production & Cinematography, Games Design & Computer Animation, Physics, Education Studies and 25 more.

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Aston University, Birmingham169 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of West London338 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses