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Aston University (abbreviated as Aston for post-nominals) is a public research university situated in the city centre of Birmingham, England. Aston began as the Birmingham Municipal Technical School in 1895, evolving into the UK's first college of advanced technology in 1956. [6]
Established in 1895 and a university since 1966, Aston University is a research-led university known globally for world-class teaching quality and strong links to business and the professions. Aston University is ranked Top 25 in the Guardian University Guide (2023).
Aston University has been placed in the top 10% of universities evaluated in the 2025 QS World University Rankings. A highly ranked university Awarded Triple Gold – the highest possible rating for the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023
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Aston University is a public research university located in Birmingham’s city centre, England’s second largest city in terms of population. Its origins date back to the 19th century when a School of Metallurgy was founded in the Birmingham and Midland Institute.
Aston University is lively, welcoming and cosmopolitan campus based university situated in the centre of Birmingham, the second largest city in the UK. It was founded in 1895 and in 1966, received the Royal Charter to be a University from Queen Elizabeth II.
