Aston University

Aston University is a public university in the United Kingdom with a history dating back to 1895, and was officially granted university status by Royal Charter in 1996. The university's main building is one of the largest free-standing brick buildings in Europe. Aston University has high levels of excellence in the fields of business, natural sciences, and engineering. Aston University was ranked 29th in the Times UK University Rankings 2014.