Ranking and reputation

We have plenty to be proud about at UWE Bristol as you can see from the facts below. Our Strategy 2020 has mapped out our journey to enhance learning and teaching, employability,  campus developments and research with impact to 2020 and beyond.

  • 28th in the Guardian University Guide League Tables 202028th in the Guardian League Table We are now ranked 28th out of 121 UK institutions climbing 9 places to our highest ever position. Read more in the press release.
  • Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2018Gold rating in Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)** An award that means we deliver consistently outstanding teaching, learning and outcomes for our students. See the TEF press release.
  • 89% student satisfaction89% student satisfaction Our overall student satisfaction has risen from 88% to 89% in the National Student Survey placing us in the top 10 universities in the UK for student satisfaction. See the NSS press release.
  • Over 96% in work or further study after 6 months96% in work or further study after 6 months The DLHE survey* shows we are consistently ahead of the sector for employability. See subject area results.
  • Climbed 3 places in Times Good University GuideClimbed three places in Times Good University Guide 2017 We are now 57th and best in the South West for student satisfaction.
  • Over £300 million spent improving facilitiesOver £300 million invested in new facilities up to 2020 Incredible new facilities continue to be developed across all of our main campuses.
  • Bristol voted best place to live in the UKBristol judged number one place to live Bristol comes top in the Best Places to Live 2017 survey by The Sunday Times. See the full article.
  • World leading reserach increased by 170% in latest Research Excellence Framework (REF)World leading research up by over 170% in REF*** Our research has resulted in real benefits to the economy and society as well as increasing academic knowledge. Read more about REF 2014.
  • 76% of graduates in professional or managerial roles76% in professional or managerial roles The DLHE survey* shows the value of a UWE Bristol degree in kick starting a career.
  • Almost 9,000 work placements undertaken in 2017/18Over 9,200 work placements undertaken Which translates into an incredible number of opportunities for our students to experience the workplace.
  • Over 7,000 positions advertised by over 5,000 organisationsOver 7,000 positions advertised at UWE Bristol Each from one of over 5,000 reputable organisations looking for talent to fill placements, jobs or internships.
  • A connected network of 250000 alumni250,000 strong alumni network A quarter of a million connected active alumni to share with and learn from.

Summary of UWE Bristol rankings

Guide / survey

Ranking

Year

The Guardian University League Table 2020

28

2019

The Complete University Guide 2020

55

2019
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)

Gold

2018

The Guardian University League Table 2019

37

2018

National Student Survey (NSS)

Top 10

2018

National Student Survey (NSS)

1st in University Alliance

2018

The Complete University Guide 2019

58

2018

The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2018

57

2017

National Student Survey (NSS)

1st in South West

2017

National Student Survey (NSS)

27

2017

* HESA Destinations of Leavers for Higher Education Survey (DLHE), published 2018
** Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF), published by Office for Students 2018
*** Research Excellence Framework (REF), published by HEFCE 2014

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