Aston University, Birmingham

Students from over 120 countries choose to study at Aston University - a safe and friendly campus enjoyed by a global, multicultural community. Birmingham is one of the UK’s most diverse cities and home to an unrivalled cultural heritage, top sporting events, music, performing arts and outstanding world cuisine.

Our teaching is rated Gold by the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF). We offer extensive support for our students, including help with gaining work experience, free English language support, and a range of scholarships that help talented international students to achieve their potential.

Diversity, inclusion and the Aston Strategy

Our mission is to be the UK's leading university for students aspiring to succeed in business and the professions, where original research, enterprise and inspiring teaching deliver local and global impact.

Our Diversity & Inclusion Strategy supports every aspect of this mission, and feeds into each of our values:

Aston is professional and ambitious

Our Diversity & Inclusion Strategy informs our students, staff, external partners and wider society about our commitment to helping everyone to succeed, regardless of background.

Aston is innovative and collaborative

Our approach is centered on taking opportunities to find new ways of working together, in order to address inequalities and create innovative solutions.

Aston is ethical and inclusive

Our diversity and inclusion work will consider all stakeholders, and will constantly evolve to ensure that we incorporate the wider social and ethical agenda. We will take every opportunity to challenge direct and indirect discrimination and support access and participation.