Awards and rankings

2025

Awarded the maximum five stars in the QS Stars excellence rating, achieving top marks in teaching, employability, facilities, innovation, environmental impact and global engagement
One of the top 20 universities in the UK, Student Crowd Awards
One of the top 10 universities in the UK for value for money, Student Crowd Awards
Ranked within the top 10 universities on the planet and 3rd in the UK for our positive impact on reducing inequalities, The Times Higher Education Impact Rankings

Apprenticeship Award, Educate North Awards
Top 5 globally for impact on reducing inequality, Times Higher Education Impact Rankings
Overall student satisfaction score of 80%, National Student Survey (NSS) – an increase of 4% from 2023

Awarded Gold for outstanding support for student success and progression, Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
Awarded the maximum five stars in the QS Stars excellence rating, achieving top marks in teaching, employability, facilities, innovation and inclusivity
Top 10 globally for impact on reducing inequality, Times Higher Education Impact Rankings
Top modern university in Yorkshire, Complete University Guide
International Collaboration of the Year, Times Higher Education Awards
Award for outstanding student support, UK Advising and Tutoring Association

University of the Year, UK Social Mobility Awards
Outstanding Entrepreneurial University, Times Higher Education Awards
Five stars in the QS Stars, with top marks in almost every category - including teaching, employability, academic development, facilities, innovation and inclusivity
78% of our research rated world leading or internationally excellent, Research Excellence Framework

University of the Year for Teaching Quality, The Sunday Times Good University Guide
Top ten for the overall number of graduates in highly skilled employment or further study, Graduate Outcomes Survey

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