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Scotsman
21-06-2025
- General
- Scotsman
The 17 UK universities ranked best for student satisfaction
As any student will know, there's a lot more to what makes a university a great place to learn than its exclusivity or the research it pumps out. The end of the summer exam season is now just days away, and many A Level candidates have already begun the lengthy wait to find out how they did - with results day falling on August 14 this year. Many will have university offers hanging in the balance, and once their place has been confirmed, they can finally set out on an exciting new time in their lives - university, and all that comes with it. As well as wanting an amazing student experience, they'll no doubt be hoping to achieve good grades with expert teaching and guidance, leaving with a degree that will open the door to exciting careers or further study opportunities in the future. Most of them will also probably be taking out hefty student loans, and will no doubt want good bang for their buck. The Complete University Guide has this month released its brand new UK university league table for 2026, to help keep this coming year's university hopefuls in the loop. This comprehensive annual ranking compares dozens of institutions based on their entry standards, the proportion of students who stay on after their first year, research quality, how much they spend on academic services and facilities, student-to-staff ratio, and more. One of the factors it considers is how satisfied each institution's students are with their education. They've each been given a score out of four based on responses to The National Student Survey (NSS), a poll of final-year undergraduates. We've used this data to compile a league table of all the UK universities that scored around 80% or more when it comes to student satisfaction - so that prospective students can get an idea of how happy with their education current students are. Many are schools which didn't make it to the upper echelons of the Complete University Guide's overall performance table, but which each shine in their own unique way. Here were the 17 universities that came out on top: 1 . University of St Andrews The fourth most highly ranked university overall - and the top Scottish institution on the list - this prestigious university is based in St Andrews, Fife. In the Complete University Guide's new list for 2026, it had a student satisfaction score of 3.32 out of 4 - or about 83%. | Peter Thompson/Photo Sales 2 . Bishop Grosseteste University Moving to the East Midlands of England, Bishop Grosseteste is a university based in Lincoln. It came in 118th place overall on the new league table. It had a student satisfaction score of 3.31 out of 4 - or about 83%. |Photo Sales 3 . Wrexham University Wrexham University is based in northeast Wales, and came 129th overall in the Complete University Guide's latest league table. It had a student satisfaction score of 3.30 out of 4 - or about 83%. | Google Photo Sales 4 . Plymouth Marjon University Marjon is a university in Plymouth, Devon - in the South West. It ranked 100th overall. It too had a student satisfaction score of 3.30 out of 4 - or about 83%. | Google Photo Sales Related topics: UniversitiesStudentsBoost
Scotsman
14-06-2025
- Business
- Scotsman
The 20 top universities across the UK named
Student satisfaction, graduate outcomes and research quality have all been considered 🏆 Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... The Complete University Guide has released its new UK league table for 2026 This ranking compares universities based on a wide range of factors, such as graduate outcomes, entry standards and more Scotland and most of England's different regions are represented in the top 20 this year It's also possible to find out in-depth information on most universities across the UK - including their nightlife, and student support services The A Level exam season is nearing its end, and this year's university hopefuls will be weighing up their options before they know it. Whether you're a sixth form student considering courses for 2026, or a current A level candidate juggling several offers or tackling the Clearing process to secure a spot this coming autumn, finding the perfect university for you is often no easy feat. Each will have its own pros and cons, and it's well worth doing your research before making a final decision. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad To help with this, the Complete University Guide has this week released its brand new UK university league table for 2026. This comprehensive annual ranking compares dozens of institutions based on their entry standards, the proportion of students who stay on after their first year, student satisfaction ratings, research quality, how much they spend on academic services and facilities, student-to-staff ratio, and more. They are then given a total score out of 1,000 - which is converted to an easy-to-understand percentage. The Guide also gives prospective students the ability to look up the best places to study different courses they might be interested in, as well as the top universities in each country and region. But which universities made the list as the UK's top schools overall for 2026, and how can you find out more about some of the others - including your local unis? Here's what you need to know: Universities from across England and Scotland came out on top in the 2026 league table | (Image: National World/Adobe Stock/Google) The UK's top 21 universities for 2026 These universities took out the Complete University Guide's top spots this year, based on ten different metrics. Here is the full list, as well as their total score out of 100: Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad University of Cambridge (100%) University of Oxford (98%) London School of Economics and Political Science (93%) University of St Andrews (92%) Durham University (90%) Imperial College London (90%) Loughborough University (87%) University of Bath (85%) University of Warwick (83%) Lancaster University (81%) University of Exeter (79%) University of York (79%) University College London (79%) University of Birmingham (78%) University of Bristol (78%) University of Sheffield (77%) University of Southampton (77%) The University of Edinburgh (76%) King's College London (76%) University of Surrey (76%) University of Leeds (76%) How to check how a specific university did - like your local There are, of course, more than 150 universities across the UK, including 130 ranked in the Complete University Guide. Each will have their own unique strengths and weaknesses, and the best choice for one student may not necessarily be the right fit for another. With the rising cost of living, some young people may even be considering options closer to home, where they won't need to move to an entirely new city. To find out more about a particular university, you can simply find it in the overall league table here and click on its name to get more information - or you can hover over the 'universities' tab on the toolbar up the top of the page, and type its name into the search bar. You can also sort by region to find other well regarded institutions in your area - or even by the subject you're interested in to find the most highly ranked universities for that course. To do this, simply scroll down to the bottom of the page, and select the region or course you'd like to find out more about. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Information available on each university's page includes statistics on its current students, an in-depth analysis of its league table performance, courses available, the student support services it offers, a rundown of its facilities, and a look at what student life is like there.
BBC News
11-06-2025
- General
- BBC News
Warwick ranked top university in West Midlands
The University of Warwick has been named the best in the West Midlands in an annual league table of UK university, founded in 1965, also climbed one place in the nationwide rankings of the 2026 edition of the Complete University Guide., to next two highest-ranked West Midlands universities were the University of Birmingham, at 14th, and Aston, at 44th."This recognition reflects the hard work and dedication of our staff, students and wider community," said Prof Stuart Croft, Warwick's vice-chancellor and president. The guide ranks 130 UK universities on areas including student satisfaction, research quality and graduate received an overall score of 83%, placing it above establishments such as University College London, Bristol and top three spots in this year's guide went to Cambridge, Oxford and the London School of Economics and Political Science."At Warwick, we are committed to academic excellence, innovation, and creating a supportive environment where talent can thrive," added Prof Croft. "It's fantastic to see that commitment recognised at a regional and national level, especially in our 60th anniversary year."Coventry, Keele, Worcester, Staffordshire and Harper Adams in Newport, Shropshire, also made the top 100 in the guide while the University of Wolverhampton came 108th. Follow BBC Coventry & Warwickshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
Scotsman
10-06-2025
- Science
- Scotsman
14 Scottish universities ranked from best to worst in Complete University Guide 2026
The Complete University Guide has released its league tables that rank the best universities in the UK – and we've looked at the data to put together a list of Scotland's best unis. Every year, the respected guide publishes its UK university and subject league tables to help prospective students make informed choices. The main league table is based on ten measures: entry standards, student satisfaction, research quality, research intensity, academic services spend, spending on student facilities, continuation, student-staff ratio, graduate prospects – outcomes, and graduate prospects – on track. Take a look through our photo gallery to see Scotland's 14 universities ranked from best to worst – and find out how they rank compared to unis across the UK. 1 . 14 Scottish universities ranked from best to worst Take a look through our gallery to see 14 Scottish universities ranked from best to worst, according to the Complete University Guide 2026. Photo: Pixabay Photo: Pixabay Photo Sales 2 . The University of St Andrews Scotland rank: 1. UK rank: 4. Seven centuries of history link the students with the town, leading to the ancient and yet modern institution apparent today. Photo: Third Party Photo Sales 3 . University of Edinburgh Scotland rank: 2. UK rank: 18. From Nobel laureates and Olympic champions to space explorers and prime ministers, the University of Edinburgh has been influencing history since it opened the gates to its first students in 1583. Photo: Third Party Photo Sales 4 . Heriot-Watt University Scotland rank: 3. UK rank: 25. It was established in 1821 as the School of Arts of Edinburgh, the world's first mechanics' institute, and subsequently granted university status by royal charter in 1966. Heriot-Watt University is the eighth-oldest higher education institute in the UK. Photo: Third Party Photo Sales
Wales Online
10-06-2025
- Business
- Wales Online
The full ranking of Wales' universities revealed in Complete University Guide
The full ranking of Wales' universities revealed in Complete University Guide Five of Wales' universities have risen and three fallen in the latest UK rankings that have been released today The University of South Wales has leapt up the UK rankings (Image: Western Mail ) Cardiff has been ranked top university in Wales again but still has the least satisfied students, according to the latest listing in the Complete University Guide out on Tuesday. The CUG rankings 2026 again put Swansea in second place and Aberystwyth in third. The CUG has released data on what it says are the best universities in the UK, based on markers including drop out rates, student satisfaction and staff student ratios as well as graduate outcomes. Five of the eight Welsh universities have risen in the CUG rankings this year and three have fallen. The University of South Wales has leapt up 18 places from 95th to 77th in UK but remains number six in Wales. Wrexham Glyndwr languishes at the bottom of the list for Wales. It ranks 129th in the UK but is up one place compared to 130 last year. Cardiff is now listed as 22nd in the UK, up five on last year. Swansea in second place for Wales comes 40th in the UK, down three places on last year while Aberystwyth in third for Wales has fallen three places to 45th in the UK. Bangor has overtaken Cardiff Metropolitan University to fourth place in Wales soaring 15 places up to 53rd in the UK compared to 68th last year. Each summer term the Complete University Guide publishes its UK university and subject league tables which it says aims to help prospective students make choices about weighing up late decisions or exploring Clearing options. Sign up for our free daily briefing on the biggest issues facing the nation sign up to the Wales Matters newsletter here. Article continues below As in previous years the CUG tables for Wales are almost entirely reversed for student satisfaction with the lowest CUG ranking universities scoring best on that measure. Cardiff and Swansea lead the list on graduate prospects Cardiff Metropolitan University with USW in third place and Bangor fourth on that score. Drop out rates are highest at Wrexham, followed by Cardiff Met and then the University of Wales Trinity St David. Cardiff University scores best on students continuing their studies. How all Wales' eight universities rank in the CUG 2026 Cardiff (22 in UK up 5) Swansea (40 in UK down 3) Aberysywyth (45 in UK down 3) Bangor (53 in UK up 15) Cardiff Metropolitan University (66 in UK down 4) University of South Wales (77 in UK up 18) UWTSD (110 in UK up 17) Wrexham (129 in UK up one) Satisfaction score Wrexham 3.30 UWTSD 3.27 Aberystwyth 3.23 Cardiff Met 3.15 USW 3.14 Swansea/Bangor joint 3.10 Cardiff 3.04 Best for Student/staff ratio Cardiff Aberystwyth Swansea Bangor USW Cardiff Met Wrexham Graduate prospects and outcome CUG scores Cardiff 84.4 Swansea 80.1 Cardiff Met 73.5 Wrexham 70.9 University of South Wales 69.7 Bangor 69.2 Wrexham 70.9 Students continuing their course CUG scores Cardiff 94.7 Swansea 91.4 Aberystwyth 92.3 Bangor 89.3 USW 89.1 UWTSD 88.3 Cardiff Met 87.3 Wrexham 80.7 The top 10 UK university according to CUG: 1. Cambridge 2. Oxford 3. London School of Economics 4. St Andrew's 5. Durham 6. Imperial 7. Loughborough 8. Bath 9. Warwick 10. Lancaster Article continues below
