Aston University, UK - VNUK
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University Exchange Programme

Aston University, UK

Aston University – Where staff and students are driven by passion and purpose.

Founded in 1895, and located in the centre of Birmingham – the UK’s second-largest city. Every year, Aston University welcomes students from more than 120 countries worldwide. Aston University is consistently ranked among the Top 30 universities in the UK and Top 20 highest rate of graduate employment universities.

Aston University is a world-renowned university known globally for its high-quality research and teaching. It has an excellent track record and consistently high rates of graduates finding employment upon graduation. Students are encouraged to take part in work placements or similar professional opportunities during their studies and are given opportunities throughout their degree to enhance their employability.

Overview
  • Top 30% globally (QS World University Rankings, 2024)
  • University of the Year Runner-Up for Graduate Employment (Times and Sunday Times University Guide, 2024)
  • Shortlisted for Business School of the Year (Times Higher Education Awards, 2023)
  • 18th in the UK for graduate prospects and 22nd for continuation rate (Times and Sunday Times University Guide, 2024)
  • 25th overall in the UK (Guardian University Guide, 2024)
  • 22nd the UK for students’ career prospects following graduation (Guardian University Guide, 2024)
  • 3rd in the UK for Chemical Engineering (Guardian University Guide, 2024)
  • 2nd in the UK for health professions courses (Guardian University Guide, 2023)
  • 6th in the UK for international relations (Guardian University Guide, 2023)
  • Among 1% of business schools in the world to have triple accreditation
  • Top 10 in the UK for ‘Graduate Prospects On-Track’ (Complete University Guide 2024)
  • Top 20 in the UK for Career Prospects (WhatUni Rankings, 2023)
  • Best University Careers/Employability Service (National Undergraduate Employability Awards, 2022)
  • Our employed graduates achieved the 16th largest median salary in the UK out of all Higher Education
  • Institutions five years after graduation (Longitudinal Education Outcomes, 2022)
  • Birmingham is ranked top 50 in the world (QS Best Cities, 2024)

Program details

• The exchange period at Aston University takes place in 1 semester or 2 semesters (1 academic year).
• Currently available for VNUK students majoring in International Business and Management and Biomedical Science.
• Each school nominates a maximum of 2 exchange students per year for International Business and Management and 2 exchange students per year in Biomedical Science (or 4 students per semester).

Conditions of participation

• Completed at least 1 year of study at VNUK;
• GPA of at least 2.5/4.0 (up to registration);
• IELTS certificate: from 6.5 (with no skill lower than 6.0) or TOEFL iBT at least 93 (with minimum writing skill 23, listening and speaking skill 19, and reading skill 18); or Pearson 63 or higher (with no skill below 57); or a letter confirming English ability from VNUK;
• Approved by the Head of Department/Dean of the Faculty about program participation and the study intended subjects at Aston;
• Recommended by VNUK.
-> After being selected by VNUK, students will complete the online registration procedure under the guidance of Aston University.

Key timelines

  Fall Semester Spring Semester
VNUK registration deadline May 1st September 1st
Deadline for Aston nominations June 1st October 1st
Deadline for Aston online application June 6th October 20th
Study period per semester September – January January – June

Tuition

• Aston Tuition: free.
• VNUK Tuition: Before leaving for Aston, students must pay tuition fee at VNUK for the semester in which they are studying on exchange. The tuition fee for the exchange term or year depends on the course and the equivalent or recognized number of transfer credits that the student registered. VNUK’s Academic Affairs Office will notify parents and students of this tuition fee before leaving for school.

Average cost of living

• £800 – £1,000 a month (VND 30 million) including accommodation, meals, books, and personal expenses. Aston is located right in the heart of Birmingham, so international students don’t have to spend a lot of money on travel if they choose to live in the university’s dormitory.
• If students choose to rent outside the dormitory, the cost will be higher.

Health Insurance

• Compulsory for international students

Housing information

• Students can find out more information at www.aston.ac.uk/accommodation
Email: accom@aston.ac.uk
• More information about renting at the Vietnamese Student Union in Birmingham or the UK or Europe.

Apply for a student visa (Tier 4)

See information about this visa at https://www.gov.uk/student-visa
Apply at VFS Global Center:
218 Bach Dang, Da Nang city
https://www.vfsglobal.co.uk/vn/en/how-to-apply
– Students need to check with VFS whether a TB test is required before applying for a visa.
– Visa results: normally 2 to 3 weeks from the date of submission of a complete visa application, excluding weekends and national holidays. Results may take longer depending on the specific profile.

Part-time jobs for international students

Under UK Visas and Immigration regulations, international students are allowed to work up to 20 hours a week during the academic year and work full-time during holidays. The school does not encourage students to overwork because it will affect learning results.
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