Rankings of Falmouth University

Established in 1902, Falmouth University (FU) is located in the port town of the same name. This university dedicates itself to a variety of subjects related to Design & Art, particularly in the technological sense. Some examples of what to expect here include Games & Computing Courses, Photography, and Film Studies. As Falmouth is located in the famous surfer hotspot of Cornwall, watersport fanatics will quickly find themselves at home. If surfing isn’t for you, you can still enjoy the pristine beaches and the social scene in the surrounding area.

Latest ranking updates for Falmouth University
  • September 2023: New edition of The Times Good University Guide by Subject (Business, Management and Marketing). Falmouth University ranked #29.
  • September 2023: The Times and The Sunday Times announced latest results of The Times Good University Guide with Falmouth University in position 51.
  • September 2023: The Guardian League Table update. Falmouth University achieves place 76.
  • September 2023: Falmouth University ranks 20 in the latest The Guardian University League Tables by Subject (Business and Management) from The Guardian News and Media Limited.
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University rankings

    • #38 
    • #51 
    The Times Good University Guide
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #60 
    • #76 
    The Guardian League Table
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #47 
    • #61 
    CUG The Complete University Guide
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #107 
    • #4405 
    Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
    [Published 31 July, 2023]

Historic rankings in TOP global university rankings

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Subject rankings

Architecture, Building & Planning

    • #32 
    • #40 
    Architecture
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #43 
    • #53 
    Architecture
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

Arts Visual & Performing

    • #21 
    • #22 
    Creative Writing
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #23 
    • #25 
    Creative Writing
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #51 
    • #56 
    Creative Writing
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #31 
    • #40 
    Music
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #35 
    • #43 
    Music
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #50 
    • #62 
    Music
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]

Business

    • #64 
    • #76 
    Marketing
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

Computer Science

    • #33 
    • #45 
    Computer Science
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #51 
    • #67 
    Computer Science
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

Design

    • #33 
    • #38 
    Graphic Design
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #14 
    • #15 
    Interior Design
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]

Journalism & Media Studies

    • #8 
    • #9 
    Journalism
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]

Languages & Literature

    • #32 
    • #43 
    English
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #35 
    • #45 
    English
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

Highest subject rankings for Falmouth University

Journalism The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#9 
Journalism & Media Studies
Interior Design The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#15 
Design
Creative Writing The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#22 
Arts Visual & Performing
Architecture The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#40 
Architecture, Building & Planning
English The Times Good University Guide by Subject
#43 
Languages & Literature
Computer Science The Times Good University Guide by Subject
#45 
Computer Science
Marketing CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#76 
Business

Student Ratings for Falmouth University

Student satisfaction:
4.1 (based on 103 student ratings)
Google ratings:
4.1 (based on 103 student ratings)

“Falmouth is a beautiful beach town with many stores and cafes, mainly independent businesses, that are always a good way to spend your time. Besides that, the university experience hasn’t been great for me as my lecturers tend to just show a PowerPoint and give no proper detailed information about the course. It has been quite disappointing in that respect.”

“The good thing about FU is the amount of studios that it has to offer and the state-of-the-art equipment that students can always borrow when needed.”

“I found the student services staff to be very helpful when I needed advice, and I’m grateful for the support they offered me. However, I’m not happy with the resident halls, I feel that the quality isn’t there in relation to what we pay. Falmouth is a place that suits those who want to escape the city life.”

About Falmouth University

PROS

  • Students are happy with the facilities at Falmouth, such as dark rooms for photography, subtropical gardens, theatre spaces, and a library with a considerable collection of volumes.
  • A recurring highlight from students is that the career advisors office gives unique insights into possible career steps, with their vast experience. The university also collaborates closely with businesses in Falmouth, creating opportunities for work placements.
  • The campus is near the sea, which will suit those who love to breathe the ocean air and be far away from metropolitan noise.

CONS

  • Falmouth is far away from the major cities in England, and this makes it that travel expenses are high when going anywhere.
  • The student accommodation is a bit aged, and could use some renovation in certain areas, students claim. Even so, it’s not an issue that will greatly impact students’ stays.

Key facts

Foundation year:
2012
Telephone:
+44 (0) 1326 211 077
Address:
Woodlane
TR11 4RH, Falmouth
England UK
Website:
https://www.falmouth.ac.uk/
Social:
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NSS Aggregate Student reviews

Below you see the results of Falmouth University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK universities.

Overall student satisfaction
68 /100
320 total respondents
Chart Data
Source: National Student Survey NSS 2023. The Overall student satisfaction data point is from 2022 (latest available year). The Office for Students made the unfortunate decision to discontinue collecting overall student satisfaction data points per course.
The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

THE Student Experience Survey by Times Higher Education

Times Higher Education has surveyed 20251 undergraduate students in the UK about their study experience. 61 students of Falmouth University participated in the survey.

Below you'll find the results for each of the survey questions for Falmouth University in comparison to the average for all UK universities.

Overall score: 81.1

Chart Data
Source: Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey 2018
Data is from 2018 which was the last year for which the survey was published. Survey was discontinued after 2018. Details of Methodology

Student composition of Falmouth University

Students by level of study Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on January 2023
undergraduates:
5410
postgraduates:
705
Total:
6115
Students by subject Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on January 2023
Creative Arts and Design:
1815
Performing Arts:
1040
Computing:
685
Business and Management:
350
English Studies:
255
Architecture, Building and Planning:
120
Education and Teaching:
40
Foreign students by nationality Academic year 2020/21 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on January 2023
United States:
30
Norway:
25
Hong Kong (Special Administrative Region of China):
15
China:
10
Switzerland:
5
Nigeria:
5
India:
5
Malaysia:
5
Singapore:
5
Source: Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on January 2023

Campuses of Falmouth University

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Penryn Campus
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Bodmin College
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DBS Institute, Bristol
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DBS Institute, Plymouth
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Sharpe Academy, Greater London
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FAQ

Falmouth University ranks #78 in England UK in our meta ranking of 112 university rankings. See rankings of all 382 universities in England UK.

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Falmouth University is listed in The Times Good University Guide, The Guardian League Table, CUG The Complete University Guide, Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities See all 9 rankings of Falmouth University.

Falmouth University achieved #51 in . This is the university’s highest ranking in the 112 rankings tracked on our website. See all rankings for Falmouth University.

Falmouth University achieved the highest ranking for Journalism & Media Studies. It is ranked #9 in The Guardian University League Tables by Subject (Journalism). See all subject rankings for Falmouth University.

A large number of university rankings include surveys among academics on reputation. In our meta ranking of 112 university rankings Falmouth University ranks #1 among universities in Falmouth and #78 among universities in England UK. See all rankings of Falmouth University.

In our meta ranking Falmouth University ranks #78 among all universities in England UK and University of Oxford ranks #1. Apart from rankings you may also want to see the ratings from students who attended the universities.
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