Aston University and Symbiosis International University

Discover our range of pathway programmes available to current students at Symbiosis International University below.

Symbiosis International (Deemed) University - Progression Partnership

If you are an Undergraduate student at any of the SIU campuses in India or Dubai, and wish to start your Postgraduate (Master) journey at Aston University in any discipline, you may apply to any of our Masters programmes via our partnership following the instructions below.

Entry requirements 

We have a range of Postgraduate courses available. Most programmes would need a UK 2:2 equivalent grade at the Undergraduate Level. The UK eligibility for each programme can be found on the respective course pages. The Country grade equivalencies can be found on the respective country pages.

Eligibility and application process for this Dual Degree programme can be found here.

Application Process

You can now easily apply via the Aston Applicant Portal (postgraduate only). Simply apply via the course webpage through the 'apply now' button. You can find support on the application process here. 

When submitting your application please select code SYMBI-INDIA to ensure your application is correctly processed.

Required Documents

1. School Standard Xth and XIIth or GCE and A-Level equivalent mark sheets/transcripts
2. College/University semester-wise marksheets/transcripts reflecting all modules with corresponding grades
3. University degree certificate (Provisional Degree certificates are accepted only until 2 years after graduating) OR a Letter of Completion if you have recently completed your studies and are still awaiting your degree certificate.
4. Passport
5. Personal Statement or Statement of Purpose (600 words only)
6. 1 Letter of Recommendation for Postgraduate applications (excluding MBA and MSc Supply Chain Management which requires 2 Letters of Recommendation)
7. CV (if available)
8. If you have a Master's Degree, a 200-word statement telling us why you want to study a second master level programme
9. Any certificates or approvals needed from professional bodies (if your programme asks for it, e.g. for programmes such as MSc Mechanical Engineering, MSc OSPAP, MSc Health Psychology, etc)
10. Any other document that the admissions team might request at the time of assessment of the submitted application

Important Deadlines

Deadlines for Application, Meeting Offer Conditions, CAS, etc can be found here.
Information on the CAS Process can be found here.

Available Scholarships

We have a range of available scholarships available to SIU Alumni, a member of our postgraduate team will be able to inform you which scholarships you have been awarded once you have applied. Please contact the SIU International office or our International Partnerships Development Manager, Saumya Agarwal-Frémont on s.agarwal9@aston.ac.uk for further information.

Please select SYMBI-INDIA or SYMBI-DUBAI (For India and Dubai respectively) in the Agent/Partner section of your application to avail the partnership scholarship.

Visa Support

International students can access our free advice service and speak directly to our expert international student visa advisers. Find out more here.

Dual Degree - Postgraduate

Symbiosis School of Banking and Finance (Pune Main Campus)

You may apply to study at Symbiosis International (Deemed University), Pune and at Aston University, to receive dual degrees. Students will receive a MBA degree from Symbiosis International (Deemed University), and a degree in MSc Finance from Aston University at the end of the 2 years.

Eligibility and application process for this Dual Degree programme can be found here.

Symbiosis School of Biological Sciences (Pune Main Campus)

You may apply to study at Symbiosis International (Deemed University), Pune and at Aston University, to receive dual degrees. Students will receive a MSc Biotechnology degree from Symbiosis International (Deemed University), and will have the option to choose ONE between MSc Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine and MRes Biosciences from Aston University. Students will be awarded both degrees at the end of 2 Years.

Eligibility and application process for this Dual Degree programme can be found here.

Pathways to Postgraduate Programme - 3.5 + 1 degree (BBA (Hons.) degree from Symbiosis and MSc in Management from Aston University)  

Symbiosis School of Banking and Finance (Pune, Viman Negar Campus)

If you are a student on the BBA (Hons)/Honors by Research programme at Symbiosis International (Deemed University), Viman Nagar, Pune and at Aston University, to complete an Undergraduate as well as a Postgraduate qualification in 4.5 Years instead of 5 Years. Students will receive a BBA (Hons.) or BBA (Hons.) by Research degree from Symbiosis International (Deemed University), and a degree in MSc in Management from Aston University at the end of the 4.5 years, saving students 6 months on their total duration of study. 

Students will start at Symbiosis International (Deemed) University on the BBA (Hons.) programme in June, and will have the option to join Aston University 3.5 Years later on the MSc in Management in January, which they will complete in 1 Year.

Students will need to score an equivalent of a UK 2:2 grade by the end of Year 3 of their BBA qualification at SIU to be eligible for this pathway. Equivalencies and eligibility can be found in the 'Postgraduate Direct Entry' section above.

Please contact our International Partnerships Development Manager, Saumya Agarwal-Frémont on s.agarwal9@aston.ac.uk for any further information or any query on this partnership.

Symbiosis International University - Dual Degree (Dubai and UK)

Dual BBA Degree (Dubai and UK)

We offer an innovative Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) Dual Degree for students to graduate with two qualifications - one from Symbiosis International University, Dubai and another from Aston University, UK, enhancing student’s global credentials and career prospects.

You may apply to study at Symbiosis International University, Dubai for 2 Years followed by 2 Years at Aston University. Students will receive a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree from Symbiosis International University, Dubai and a degree in BSc Business and Management from Aston University at the end of the programme.

The BBA Dual Degree is ideal for:

• Students who aspire for an international business career.
• Those who seek global recognition and enhanced job prospects.
• Ambitious learners who want to experience a multicultural academic journey.

For details about the programme and eligibility, please visit our programme page here

Please contact our International Partnerships Development Manager, Saumya Agarwal-Frémont on s.agarwal9@aston.ac.uk for more detail.

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