Aston University: international student trends
Non-UK enrolment, international share, and the top countries of domicile for students at Aston. Source: HESA/Jisc, 2024/25 release. Part of our UK international student statistics.
Aston enrolled 4,325 international students in 2024/25, making up 22.1% of the student body (up 68.3% over five years).
International enrolment over time
| Year | International students | Total students | International share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014/15 | 2,530 | 11,070 | 22.9% |
| 2015/16 | 2,360 | 12,475 | 18.9% |
| 2016/17 | 2,430 | 13,610 | 17.9% |
| 2017/18 | 2,430 | 14,615 | 16.6% |
| 2018/19 | 2,465 | 14,990 | 16.4% |
| 2019/20 | 2,570 | 15,595 | 16.5% |
| 2020/21 | 2,655 | 16,795 | 15.8% |
| 2021/22 | 3,065 | 17,595 | 17.4% |
| 2022/23 | 4,705 | 19,210 | 24.5% |
| 2023/24 | 4,415 | 18,605 | 23.7% |
| 2024/25 | 4,325 | 19,565 | 22.1% |
Top countries of domicile
| Country | Latest students | Change |
|---|---|---|
| India | 1,765 | +1161% |
| Nigeria | 440 | +105% |
| Pakistan | 255 | +538% |
| Kuwait | 180 | +177% |
| Vietnam | 175 | +250% |
| China | 135 | -70% |
Want to know what Aston graduates go on to earn? See graduate outcomes at Aston.
Methodology & attribution
Source: HESA/Jisc (hesa.ac.uk). International = non-UK country of domicile. Figures aggregated from country-of-domicile rows and rounded by HESA to the nearest 5, so small counts are approximate. 2024/25 release.
Frequently asked questions
How many international students does Aston have?
HESA/Jisc data (2024/25 release) shows Aston enrolled 4,325 international (non-UK domiciled) students in 2024/25. The table above shows the year-by-year trend.
What share of Aston's students are international?
International students made up 22.1% of the student body at Aston in the latest HESA release, up from earlier years shown in the chart above.
Is international enrolment at Aston growing?
International enrolment at Aston has grown by 68.3% over the five-year period covered by the latest HESA data.
Which countries do most of Aston's international students come from?
India is the largest source country for international students at Aston, per HESA/Jisc country-of-domicile data. The table above lists the top source countries and how they've changed.
Can international graduates from Aston work in the UK after finishing?
Yes. Graduates of any UK university that holds a Student-sponsor licence, including Aston, can apply for the Graduate visa (2 years for bachelor's/master's, 3 years for PhD) without needing a job offer. To stay longer, a graduate typically switches to the Skilled Worker route with a sponsoring employer.
When is HESA international enrolment data refreshed?
HESA/Jisc publishes "Where students study" data once a year. We refresh this page from the new release shortly after it's published.