Aston University
Birmingham · UKPRN 10007759
Sponsor Licence Status
Checked against the Home Office register on 9 September 2026.
verifiedOn the sponsor registerThis institution can issue the Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) you need for a Student visa application.
Quick Facts
- Official website
- aston.ac.uk
- Address
- The Aston Triangle
Birmingham
B4 7Et - UKPRN
- 10007759 · UKRLP record
Location & Map
How Aston University compares
With 19,565 enrolled students, Aston University is the 60th largest of the 304 UK higher education providers in the HESA statistics we track — putting it in the top 20% by size. The student body is 46% female and 54% male.
It is one of 16 licensed student sponsors in Birmingham, a city whose 7 higher education providers enrol a combined 104,025 students. You can compare them all on the Birmingham sponsors page.
What “Track Record” status means for you
Aston University holds Student Sponsor – Track Record status, the strongest rating on the register. It is given to sponsors with a sustained history of immigration compliance and low visa refusal rates. In practice this can work in your favour: track-record sponsors are permitted to assess your English language ability themselves rather than requiring a Secure English Language Test, and applicants sponsored by them are more often placed under the differentiation arrangements, which means financial and qualification documents may not need to be submitted up front. You must still genuinely meet every requirement — the Home Office can ask for the evidence at any point.
About Aston University
Aston University is a UK higher education provider based in Birmingham, with around 19,565 enrolled students according to the latest HESA data, making it a mid-sized higher education provider.
It currently holds a Home Office student sponsor licence with Student Sponsor - Track Record status on the Student route, which means international students can obtain a CAS and apply for a UK Student visa to study here. Check the live status above before accepting any offer, as the register changes regularly.
Compare more options in our full sponsor list or see every licensed sponsor in Birmingham. To budget for your application, try the visa fee calculator.
Money you need to show for a course at Aston University
Aston University sits outside London, so the lower maintenance figure applies: £1,171 per month for up to nine months (a maximum of £10,539), plus one academic year of tuition fees. That is £13,761 − £10,539 = £3,222 less than a London course requires. See the financial requirements guide for the 28-day rule and which accounts qualify.
Those are the funds you must hold, separate from what you pay: the visa application costs £558 and the Immigration Health Surcharge £776 for each year of your course. Work out your own total with the fee calculator.
Aston University: frequently asked questions
Is Aston University a licensed student visa sponsor?
Yes. Aston University appears on the Home Office register of licensed student sponsors with Student Sponsor - Track Record status on the Student route, so it can issue a CAS for a UK Student visa application. We re-check the register every day; this page was last verified on 9 September 2026.
How many students study at Aston University?
Around 19,565 students are enrolled according to the latest HESA statistics, making it the 60th largest of the 304 UK providers we track.
How much money do I need to study at Aston University?
You must show £1,171 per month for up to nine months (maximum £10,539) plus one year of tuition fees, because Aston University is outside London.
Where is Aston University located?
Aston University is based in Birmingham (B4 7ET). Its UK Provider Reference Number (UKPRN) is 10007759, which you can use to verify it on the UK Register of Learning Providers.
Other universities in Birmingham
Sources: Home Office register of licensed student sponsors (checked daily), UK Register of Learning Providers (address details), HESA student statistics and Wikidata (official website). Page rebuilt on 9 September 2026.