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Aston University, Birmingham

Birmingham · QS World #416

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University of Wolverhampton

Wolverhampton · QS World #1001

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 10 datapoints

We looked at 10 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

7/10

Aston

scored higher in 7 categories

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3/10

Wolverhampton

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

Aston University, Birmingham leads in 7 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, TEF, employment, international, graduate salary). University of Wolverhampton is ahead on established, satisfaction, courses.

Aston University, Birmingham vs University of Wolverhampton at a glance

Aston University, Birmingham and University of Wolverhampton both teach 37 subject areas, the largest being Business Studies, Business & Management (General) and Building & Construction. Aston University, Birmingham offers 169 courses across 51 subject areas; University of Wolverhampton offers 270 courses across 68 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 Wolverhampton: University of Wolverhampton 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 £18,230 at University of Wolverhampton: University of Wolverhampton is about £5,770 a year cheaper.

Of the 22 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Aston University, Birmingham is higher in 17 and University of Wolverhampton in 2, with 3 about level. The widest gap is in Economics: £35,500 three years after graduating from Aston University, Birmingham, against £20,000 from University of Wolverhampton. Of the 21 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Aston University, Birmingham is higher in 11 and University of Wolverhampton in 8, with 2 about level.

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
#85
1895
Established
1827
No
Russell Group
No
Gold
TEF Rating
Bronze

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 Wolverhampton

85.2%
87.4%

Satisfaction

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

£37,600
£27,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

84.5%
80.7%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

22.1%
16.1%

International

International student share

169
270

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%
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Wolverhampton

28 countries · 16.1% international

  • 🌐Nepal29.9%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria22.6%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan13%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh11.2%
  • 🇮🇳India9.1%

Subjects

37 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 Wolverhampton

Also taught at both: Economics, Mechanical Engineering, Psychology (General), Accounting, Aerospace Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, General Engineering, Management, Health & Social Care, Healthcare Science, Information Systems & Data Science, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Software Engineering, Biochemistry, English Studies, Pharmacy, Adult Nursing, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Mental Health Nursing, Personal & Professional Development, Public Health & Epidemiology.

Only at Aston University, Birmingham

Only at University of Wolverhampton

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 Wolverhampton
£16,950

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

Postgraduate

Aston University, Birmingham
£24,000
University of Wolverhampton
£18,230

University of Wolverhampton is about £5,770 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 Wolverhampton

  • Business Studies

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    82%Satisfaction80%

  • Building & Construction

    £32,500Salary (3 years)£28,500
    82%Satisfaction89%

  • Law

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    89%Satisfaction88%

  • Civil Engineering

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£31,000
    83%Satisfaction90%

  • Computer Science

    £33,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    85%Satisfaction83%

  • History

    No dataSalary (3 years)£20,000
    95%Satisfaction95%

  • Marketing

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    79%Satisfaction72%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £30,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    85%Satisfaction89%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    89%Satisfaction89%

  • Human Resource Management

    £30,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    83%Satisfaction97%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    81%Satisfaction88%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£28,000
    90%Satisfaction83%

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

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FAQ

Aston University, Birmingham vs University of Wolverhampton: common questions

Is Aston University, Birmingham or University of Wolverhampton 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 Wolverhampton: University of Wolverhampton 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 £18,230 at University of Wolverhampton: University of Wolverhampton is about £5,770 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 Wolverhampton?

Both universities teach 37 subject areas: Business Studies, Business & Management (General), Building & Construction, Law, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, History, Marketing, Finance & Actuarial Science, Sociology & Criminology, Human Resource Management, Politics & International Relations and 25 more.

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

Business Studies graduates earn a median £30,500 three years after graduating from Aston University, Birmingham, and £21,000 from University of Wolverhampton. Student satisfaction with teaching is 82% at Aston University, Birmingham and 80% at University of Wolverhampton. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Wolverhampton lists 270 courses on CourseOptions and Aston University, Birmingham lists 169 courses.

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

Aston University, Birmingham teaches 14 subject areas that University of Wolverhampton does not, including Biomedical Engineering, English Language, Mathematics, Technology & Logistics, Clinical & Health Psychology, Linguistics, Biological Sciences (General), Biotechnology and 6 more.

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

University of Wolverhampton teaches 31 subject areas that Aston University, Birmingham does not, including Sport & Exercise Sciences, Film Production & Cinematography, Architecture, Forensic Science, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Childhood & Youth Studies, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Anatomy & Pathology and 23 more.

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Aston University, Birmingham169 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Wolverhampton270 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses