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4.04.04.11050 Student reviews
Sort:Latest reviewsGreat facilities, best support and good atmosphere.
Good staff and teaching. Research good be better as well as club funding.
The community feel from the university gives it a homely feel, however sometimes it can feel quite difficult to blend in with everyone
Best: wide range of societies and clubs. Worst: blackboard can be lacking in information or difficult to navigate.
Best Aspects: A welcoming environment, diverse extracurricular opportunities, modern facilities, and strong career support. Worst Aspects: High living costs, occasional workload pressure, and limited seating in popular social spaces during peak times. Suggestions: Provide more financial support and ensure a balanced workload for students.
The worst aspects of my uni experience I would say personally is most events take place on days where I don’t commute to uni and for me I don’t see the point to purchase a train ticket just to take part in activities. Would be better to do them on days where most people tend to come in for university rather than days where people don’t. On the flip side my best uni experience probably was freshers week as everyone is nice and welcoming and as soon as you start it turns out to be highly independent and unsure about activities taking place(hard to keep on top off or find out about activities) although I am enjoying my lectures, seminars and workshops which make it an immense learning experience.
Try to encourage the students with more fun activities and programs.
It is a very diverse university filled with many different interesting cultures. The lecturers are nice and are always there for when you need help as well as the student support staff. There are several resources available which i find very helpful. Its located in the city so everything is within walking distance.
Best : my university acknowledges and celebrates all the festivals in Islam, Sikhism, Christianity and a lot more. This is something that is very special to me as this allows me to experience other cultures and beliefs. Even though Aston is a great University, Aston University can be improved by increasing the lift capacity and installing more lifts in the main building.
The people.
The teaching is good however sometimes it’s difficult to find classes and sometimes the attendance doesn’t go into the system. Overall I’m very happy.
The SU and societies regularly hold events for students throughout each term, great for meeting new people and exploring new interests. The lecturers are easily available to contact and often make time for students outside of office hours where possible to support. There are plenty of study spaces available from more social to quiter and even single study and group work rooms available to book. The library is often busy but the main building has spaces on almost every floor. To improve, maintenance should be focused on during holiday time. During term time, the lifts are regularly being renovated and sometimes even shut down, making it difficult to get about the building. The signage for rooms isn't 100% accurate, NW 10th and 8th floor rooms are on the left and signage says right. Overall positive.
I find Aston university a great place to study due to its available resources and facilities made ready to the students. But my worst uni experience is that for most of the international students we suffer from boredom and loneliness as it is hard to make friends here because a lot of people seems to already know each other.
Best - Great student support. - Engaging tutors. - Clean campus. Worst - Not a wide range of clubs/societies. - Not the biggest library.
The university is a great place to study with many advanced facilities and abundance of equipment for student use. However the location of the university might not be the safest in night time and may look abit outdated.
One of the best things about studying at Aston University is its location. Being in the centre of Birmingham means there’s always something going on, and the campus itself is compact and easy to navigate. The placement opportunities are also a huge advantage—Aston really pushes students to gain real-world experience, which makes a big difference when it comes to getting a job after graduation. Plus, the university has such a diverse community, so it’s easy to meet people from all kinds of backgrounds. That said, there are a few things that could be better. Some societies feel a bit inactive, and it would be great if there were more support to help them grow. Accommodation is another issue—living costs can be quite high, which isn’t ideal for students on a budget. Overall, Aston is a great place to study, especially if you’re looking for a university that’s career-focused and right in the heart of a big city. If they could work on making student life more affordable and societies more engaging, it would be even better.
Student Support is great, especially things like the Career & Placements, as they really help us students out to improve our CVs and look out for part time opportunities.
4.2
Its pretty convenient that's its located in the city centre, so accessibility is great! the only downfall is that the campus itself is pretty small.
Very engaging and helpful staff. Facilities are lacking.