Student life at OnCampus Aston

Aston University is located on a green 60 acre, self-contained site within a ten minute walk of Birmingham's city centre.

The main shopping, business, and entertainment areas of the city are right on your doorstep. As well as offering great student experiences, Birmingham has been named the UK's Most Entrepreneurial Region and offers a fantastic base to start your career.

Life on the campus

As a student at OnCampus Aston, you will have access to the same facilities and services as Aston University students. This means you'll be a part of the university from day one!

Living in Birmingham

Birmingham is the youngest major city in Europe, with 40% of the population being under 25 years old, making it an ideal destination for international students. From its diverse culinary scene to its extensive history of arts and culture to its shopping district which is home to one of Europe's largest shopping malls, Birmingham offers so much for students to see and do while they study.

It is also one of the UK's greenest cities, with over 8,000 acres of green spaces, including 600 parks. It also has more canals than Venice, offering many routes for walking, running or cycling, and opportunities to explore the great outdoors. This makes the city an ideal destination to study, live and explore as an international student.

Students wishing to travel during their time in the UK are well catered for in Birmingham. It’s 90 minutes by train to London in the South or Manchester in the North, and is close to some of the best English countryside. With its own airport offering direct flights to many European cities, travelling further afield couldn’t be easier.

Learn more about life in Birmingham in our location guide.

Accommodation

At OnCampus, we understand the importance of having a safe and welcoming place to live while you study. We are proud to offer accommodation options in a number of student locations that are designed with international students in mind.

Our fantastic residences in Birmingham offer great value for money and are located within walking distance of the OnCampus centre.

The prices of our accommodation options include all fuel and water bills, and students will receive free internet access in all rooms. Other facilities include bike storage, communal spaces for socialising or studying, laundry facilities, and staffed reception.

To discover your OnCampus Aston accommodation options and find the location suitable for you, visit our booking site.