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

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 showing two students in graduation gowns and words 90% of graduates are in employment or further study.

90% in work or further study after 15 months

UWE Bristol has a strong reputation for graduate employability according to the Graduate Outcome Survey 21/22 (published 2024).

300 million pound investment in new and improved facilities across our campuses

Over £300 million invested in new facilities up to 2030

UWE Bristol is progressing an ambitious investment programme, with £600m committed to delivery of our Strategy 2030 across our people, estate and infrastructure.

The Guardian League Table stat from 2025 stating that UWE Bristol is 4th in the South West.

4th in the South West in the Guardian League Table

We are ranked fourth in the South West in the Guardian League Table 2025.

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.

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76% of our research is considered to be world leading or internationally excellent

Our research has resulted in real benefits to the economy and society as well as increasing academic knowledge, according to the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021.

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.

UWE Bristol in the top 20 for best apprenticeship training provider

Top 20 for best apprenticeship training provider

RateMyApprenticeship is the UK's leading job resource for young people seeking apprenticeships.

Sustainability institution of the year green gowns 2023

Sustainability Institution of the Year at the 2023 Green Gown Awards

UWE Bristol earns a national award which celebrates the inspirational sustainability work and projects of UK and Ireland Higher Education institutions.

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