Ranking and reputation

Find out more about UWE Bristol's employability figures, league table positions and other important University rankings and metrics.

Why you should study at UWE Bristol

Graphic with text reading ‘Top 10 Modern University, Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026’.

Top 10 Modern University in the Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026

We have been recognised as one of the Top 10 Modern Universities in the Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026.

Gold outstanding student experience from TEF

Gold rating for student experience in Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)

Gold for outstanding student experience in the 2023 Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF).

Graphic with text reading ‘39th’ and ‘One of the fastest-rising universities in the UK, up 25 places.

39th in the Guardian University Guide

We are ranked 39th in the Guardian University Guide 2026, one of the fastest-rising universities in the UK.

Graphic showing two students in graduation gowns and words 89% of graduates are in employment or further study.

89% of our graduates are in work or further study 15 months after graduating

UWE Bristol has a strong reputation for graduate employability according to the Graduate Outcome Survey 22/23 (published 2025).

Graphic reading 84% of our research impact is considered world leading or internationally excellent.

84% of our research impact is considered world leading or internationally excellent

According to the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021.

First university to achieve Award with Merit for continuous improvement in the area of mental health and wellbeing.

First university to achieve University Mental Health Charter Award with Merit.

UWE Bristol is the first university to achieve Award with Merit for continuous improvement in the area of mental health and wellbeing.

UWE Bristol is a top 15% apprencticeship provider in the UK for Qualifications Achievement Rates, 2024.

Top 15% apprenticeship provider in the UK for Qualification Achievement Rates, 2024

We’ve achieved 74% for the outcomes of our apprenticeships (Qualification Achievement Rate table 22/23) , placing us in the top 15% of all UK apprenticeship providers.

The QS World University Rankings 2024 statistic stating that UWE Bristol is in the top 25% of universities for student diversity.

Top 25% of universities worldwide for the international diversity of our students

We are ranked 185th globally for the diversity of our student population in the QS World University Rankings 2024.

The QS World University Rankings 2024 statistic stating that UWE Bristol is in the top 50% of universities for staff diversity.

Top 50% of universities globally for the diversity of our staff.

UWE Bristol is in the top 50% of universities worldwide for the diversity of our teaching staff. QS World University Rankings 2024.

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