Rankings and league tables

We’re committed to the continued improvement of our excellent research, teaching, employability and student experience. Rankings provide independent recognition of areas we’re proud of as a university, and the progress we’re constantly striving to deliver.

15th

We are proud to be ranked 15th in the UK for overall student satisfaction** in the National Student Survey 2025

*Measured by % positivity based on Q1-24 for all institutions listed in the Guardian University Guide league tables.

World-class for sustainability

113th in the world

Ranked by the QS World University Rankings: Sustainability 2026

101-200th in the world

Ranked by THE Sustainability Impact Rankings 2026

UK rankings at a glance

31st

The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026

Key subject rankings by international league table

QS World University Subject Rankings 2026

International positionUK positionSubject
18th1stHospitality and leisure management
14th4thPetroleum engineering
101-150th11thLinguistics
151-225th16thNursing
51-1008thVeterinary Science

ShanghaiRanking's Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2025

We are 3rd for hospitality and tourism managementin the ShanghaiRanking's Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2025. We also ranked in the top 100 for the following subjects:

  • Sociology
  • Telecommunication Engineering
  • Computer Science & Engineering
  • Business administration
  • Management
  • Hospitality & tourism management

Times Higher Education World Subject Rankings 2026

68th

We are ranked 68th in the world for law

Top 100

We are ranked 100th in the world for business and economics