🎓 Aston University—London Campus: May 2025 Intake Shifted to July
Aston University has now shifted the start date of the May 2025 intake at their London Campus to July 7, 2025. This now allows prospective students an easier opportunity to fulfill the admission criteria and travel and visa arrangements.
📅 Updated Deadlines for the July 2025 Intake
The university has adjusted these deadlines in conjunction with the change of dates for the July intake:
✅ Application Deadline: 19 May 2025
✔ Deposit Deadline: 23 May 2025
✅ CAS Shield Completion Deadline: 10 June 2025
✅ Arrival Deadline: 1 July 2025
🎓 Course Start Date: 7 July 2025
All students are encouraged to complete all procedures well in advance of the deadlines to prevent delays or other complications.
🏫 About Aston University
Aston University is considered to be one of the top universities in the United Kingdom and is well known for its emphasis on real world experience and innovation. While the main campus is located in Birmingham, the London campus is aimed at international students wishing to study right in the capital of the UK.
🌍 The location is central London and is well connected to global industries.
📈 The Aston University is in top 30 UK universities for graduate employability as per times higher education.
🏆 It is known distinctly for its business, management, healthcare, and technology programs.
👩🎓 Offers 2 years post study work visa -Graduate Route.
Aston University-London campus has gained popularity amongst Pakistani students for:
Pakistani students have found the university attractive because of:
✅ Degrees in business and data driven domains have practical and affordable tuition fees.
✅ Career Support Services, and internship opportunities in London are excellent.
✅ Culturally diverse and multi-national society.
✅ Large Population of South Asians and Pakistanis students.
✅ International work experience in the UK after completion of studies
The change might have added a few opportunities, but for Pakistani students the impact could be mixed.
-Impact of the intake shift on Pakistani students
With opportunities there are also concerns such as:
More time for document preparation, visa processing, and financial arrangements has its perks.
Better chances to secure accommodation and complete english language tests gives the students time.
Travel arrangements can be planned for the offseason.
A level of adjustment to the academic timetable needs to be found which may be difficult for some students.
Meeting the CAS and Arrival deadlines becomes stricter, however not meeting these is risky.
Final reminder:
Seats are filling fast as the May 2025 intake is now starting on 7th July 2025.
Pupils are reminded that applications, deposits, and TAS Shield processes must be completed by the 10th of June, 2025, if they wish to secure a position.
FAQS
The shift has been made to allow students to complete the visa, travel arrangements, and application formalities. This change will also aid international students greatly and improve their onboarding experience.
The new course start date has been updated to 7th July 2025.
Application Deadline: 19 May 2025
Deposit Deadline: 23 May 2025
CAS Shield Completion: 10 June 2025
Arrival Deadline: 1 July 2025
No, these changes won’t affect your eligibility. Provided you complete your degree and meet the UKVI’s requirements, the shifting of the intake does not affect your eligibility to qualify for the Graduate Route which allows you to stay and work in the UK for two years post-graduation.
Indeed, Aston University London comes on priority list of Pakistani students due to its low tuition fee, location in central London, excellent connections with industries, and many internship and career development opportunities. It provides access to a significant Pakistani student population and support services networks.