International Students from the USA

Aston University is one of the leading career-focused universities in the UK, dedicated to providing real-world experience to all of our students.
Located in the centre of Birmingham, the UK's second-largest city, Aston is a welcoming home for career-minded students, and the 2022 Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) data shows that employed Aston University graduates have the 16th largest median salary overall five years after graduation at £33,400.

Entry Requirements:

USA

Undergraduate

Please check the guide below for a typical offer to students who have a qualification from the United States of America. If you have or you are on the path to study a different qualification, please contact us at international@aston.ac.uk for an evaluation.

The first table refers to overall results from your overall Secondary School level qualification. Some Aston courses will require a specific subject grade. Details of those you can find in the second table.

The A-Level and International Baccalaureate requirements are listed on the individual course pages.

Overall Secondary School level qualification

Qualification	AAA*;	AAB	ABB	BBB	BBC	International Foundation Programme
SAT Reasoning Test with a combination of 3 Advanced Placement (AP) tests	680,680,680	680,680,630	680,630,630	630,630,630	630,630,580	SAT lower than 630,630,580
American College Test (ACT)	29	28	27	27	26	26

Subject specific equivalent

A	B	C
AP score of 5	AP score of 4	AP score of 4

*For requirements for the MBChB Medicine, please check the course page.

Postgraduate (Masters)

To be eligible for entry on to a Masters programme you must have a good GPA (normally at least 3.0) in both overall and in individual courses from a regionally accredited institution and:

Taken advanced-level courses in appropriate subjects Accumulated sufficient credits in major courses (typically between 30 - 54).

If you are applying for finance, engineering, or science-based subjects, you must have studied a similar field in your undergraduate degree.

Postgraduate Research

Each of Aston's Schools of study has a number of research groups with the potential to host PhD students.

All PhD applicants need to contact the research groups direct with their individual research proposals.

International scholarships

International Scholarships: We offer a range of scholarships for undergraduate and postgraduate study. Please see our international scholarships webpage for more information.

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Testimonials

Julia Shipley, United States: "I chose Aston University because of how unique the Translation programme was and their high graduate employment rate.
After arriving, I learned so much through both my studies and part-time job with the university. It has really shown me the passion and dedication that all staff at the university has for the students.
The degree that I earned at Aston has opened a lot of doors for me, and I have made friends here that I know I will keep for the rest of my life.
Living in Birmingham, a multi-cultural city, means you will experience many different cultures and people, which will only enhance your experience.
Being open-minded is essential for future students, so I would suggest taking any opportunity, have a positive attitude, and be confident in knowing you’ve made the right decision for your future."
MA Translation in a European Context
Jessica Swanson, United States: "I chose Aston because I was looking for an international school that had work opportunities abroad, and the placement year attracted me to Aston, as did the dual degree programme.
My favourite parts of Aston are the societies that I am in. After my first year, I am now president of the Drama Society and Director of TedX Aston University.
My advice for international students is to take advantage of all the opportunities the university has to offer, both academic and otherwise."
BSc Business & International Relations