university of Aston , details of Aston university
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Aston
University ranking
- 2010 =13
- 2009 23
- 2008 12
History
- Founded in 1895.
- Received Royal Charter as Aston University in 1966.
Location and Transport
- A green campus in the centre of Birmingham, with all academic, accommodation and social facilities are on one site.
- Ten minutes walk from the main shopping and social areas of the city and fifteen minutes walk from Birmingham New Street station (a national rail hub).
- A 20-minute journey by rail to Birmingham International Airport.
Accommodation
- University on-campus accommodation – 2,117 places.
- Standard accommodation (self-catering) costs per week £65 (£2,500 per year).
- Ensuite accommodation (self-catering) costs per week £101 (£3,900 per year).
- Catered meal plan options available.
- Private rents (average per week) £65
- Students’ Guild support in finding private sector accommodation after first year, including website and Student Advice Centre.
- First year guarantee scheme.
- A major re-development of the campus accommodation begins in 2008 – 1,300 new ensuite places on campus by September 2010.
- For more information on accommodation at Aston, click here.
