In the Guardian University Guide 2022, Aston University is among the top 25 universities in the United Kingdom. The UK Government's Teaching Excellence Framework awarded Aston University a Gold designation (TEF). Aston University is also ranked 30th in the UK for 'Graduate Prospects', based on the proportion of graduates in a professional level job or further study within 15 months of graduation, according to the 2021 Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide. Aston is also ranked joint 24th in the UK for 'Value Added,' which compares Student University grades to projected grades based on entering qualifications, according to the 2021 Guardian.

Summers in Birmingham are short, pleasant, and partially cloudy, while winters are lengthy, bitterly cold, windy, and generally cloudy. The temperature normally ranges from 34°F to 70°F throughout the year, with temperatures rarely falling below 23°F or rising over 79°F. Summers in Birmingham are short, pleasant, and partially cloudy, while winters are lengthy, bitterly cold, windy, and generally cloudy. The temperature normally ranges from 34°F to 70°F throughout the year, with temperatures rarely falling below 23°F or rising over 79°F.

There are around 18000 students in the university.