Rankings of The University of Winchester

The University of Winchester is a publicly funded university, formally affiliated with the Anglican Christian faith, but they make it clear that they accept students from all faiths, or even none at all. As an educational institution, they pointedly disassociate themselves from the anti-intellectualism sometimes present in religious sectors, and instead seek to promote critical thought and intellectually robust students. The university’s primary campus, King Alfred, is situated close to Winchester city centre.

Latest ranking updates for The University of Winchester
  • March 2024: Scimago Institutions announced latest results of Scimago Institutions Rankings with The University of Winchester in position 2977.
  • December 2023: Publication of URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance. Ranking position #2996.
  • December 2023: The University of Winchester ranks 201 in the latest Global Ranking of Sport Science Schools and Departments - ShanghaiRanking (Sport Science) from ShanghaiRanking Consultancy.
  • October 2023: Publication of THE World University Rankings by Subject (Business and Economics). Ranking position #601.
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University rankings

    • #65 
    • #85 
    The Times Good University Guide
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #87 
    • #109 
    The Guardian League Table
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #78 
    • #96 
    CUG The Complete University Guide
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #76 
    • #1001 
    THE World University Rankings
    [Published 27 September, 2023]
    • #97 
    • #2977 
    Scimago Institutions Rankings
    [Published 06 March, 2024]
    • #89 
    • #2996 
    URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance
    [Published 19 December, 2023]
    • #48 
    • #289 
    StuDocu World University Ranking - EMEA - Europe, the Middle East and Africa
    [Published 06 September, 2021]
    • #90 
    • #2222 
    Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
    [Published 31 July, 2023]

Historic rankings in TOP global university rankings

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Subject rankings

Arts Visual & Performing

    • #27 
    • #29 
    Creative Writing
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #37 
    • #39 
    Creative Writing
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #37 
    • #42 
    Creative Writing
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #28 
    • #37 
    Music
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #34 
    • #42 
    Music
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #36 
    • #43 
    Music
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]

Business

    • #54 
    • #66 
    Marketing
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

Computer Science

    • #59 
    • #75 
    Computer Science
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

Education

    • #12 
    • #14 
    Education
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #12 
    • #17 
    Education
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #12 
    • #17 
    Education
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #58 
    • #601 
    Education
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]

Journalism & Media Studies

    • #33 
    • #39 
    Journalism
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]

Languages & Literature

    • #40 
    • #50 
    English
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #69 
    • #82 
    English
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #74 
    • #88 
    English
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #16 
    • #20 
    Linguistics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

Law

    • #61 
    • #77 
    Law
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #69 
    • #86 
    Law
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #76 
    • #94 
    Law
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]

Mathematics

    • #48 
    • #61 
    Mathematics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

Social Studies & Humanities

    • #20 
    • #24 
    Anthropology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #64 
    • #77 
    Economics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #45 
    • #56 
    Geography
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #54 
    • #66 
    History
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #68 
    • #80 
    History
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #72 
    • #87 
    History
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #43 
    • #55 
    Psychology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #55 
    • #74 
    Psychology
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #74 
    • #94 
    Psychology
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #75 
    • #601 
    Social Sciences
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #17 
    • #23 
    Social Work
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #54 
    • #64 
    Social Work
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #53 
    • #64 
    Social Work
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #51 
    • #63 
    Sociology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #65 
    • #80 
    Sociology
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #17 
    • #22 
    Theology & Religious Studies
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

Sports Science

    • #54 
    • #70 
    Sports Science
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #61 
    • #77 
    Sports Science
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #62 
    • #78 
    Sports Science
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]

Highest subject rankings for The University of Winchester

Education The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#14 
Education
Linguistics CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#20 
Languages & Literature
Theology & Religious Studies CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#22 
Social Studies & Humanities
Creative Writing The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#29 
Arts Visual & Performing
Journalism The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#39 
Journalism & Media Studies
Mathematics CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#61 
Mathematics
Marketing CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#66 
Business
Sports Science CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#70 
Sports Science
Computer Science CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#75 
Computer Science
Law The Times Good University Guide by Subject
#77 
Law

Student Ratings for The University of Winchester

Student satisfaction:
4.5 (based on 134 student ratings)
Google ratings:
4.5 (based on 134 student ratings)

“A great place to concentrate on your studies. It is not the biggest university by any means, but the quality of the lecturers is unbeatable. All the staff are kind and helpful, including those who work in reception. I was able to reach out to my lecturers and get the help I needed with my assignments. Highly recommended.”

About The University of Winchester

PROS

  • Students at the University of Winchester highlight the great sense of community, as learners tend to offer each other mutual support.
  • Students appreciate the many activities promoted by the Student Union, as they give people the chance to meet people with interests in common. These activities normally take the form of clubs or social events.
  • Holds a variety of ranking awards, in the national and European domain. This is not significant by itself, but it can influence certain employers’ decisions.

CONS

  • Some students have expressed their concerns that the campus is not wheelchair -friendly, especially as it’s an issue that could be resolved relatively easily.

Key facts

Foundation year:
1840
Telephone:
+44 1962 841515
Address:
Sparkford Road
SO22 4NR, Winchester
England UK
Website:
https://www.winchester.ac.uk/
Social:
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  • Open Days at the University of Winchester
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  • Arrivals Weekend and Welcome Week - What to do

NSS Aggregate Student reviews

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

Overall student satisfaction
80 /100
490 total respondents
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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. 110 students of The University of Winchester participated in the survey.

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

Overall score: 76.0

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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 The University of Winchester

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:
6495
postgraduates:
935
Total:
7430
Students by subject Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on January 2023
Education and Teaching:
1345
Business and Management:
865
Sociology:
715
Nursing and Midwifery:
625
Psychology:
490
English Studies:
420
History:
410
Sport and Exercise Sciences:
310
Law:
265
Performing Arts:
260
Social Policy:
250
Computing:
245
Archaeology:
125
Allied Health:
115
Theology and Religious Studies:
110
Creative Arts and Design:
100
Politics:
80
Philosophy:
55
Geography, Earth and Environmental Studies:
45
Mathematical Sciences:
30
Anthropology:
20
Foreign students by nationality Academic year 2020/21 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on January 2023
Norway:
140
United States:
30
Japan:
20
India:
10
Switzerland:
5
South Africa:
5
China:
5
Hong Kong (Special Administrative Region of China):
5
Singapore:
5
Thailand:
5
Vietnam:
5
United Arab Emirates:
5
Canada:
5
Source: Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on January 2023

Campuses of The University of Winchester

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FAQ

The University of Winchester ranks #81 in England UK in our meta ranking of 112 university rankings. See rankings of all 382 universities in England UK.

The University of Winchester ranks #2 in Winchester in our meta ranking. See rankings of all 4 universities in Winchester.

The University of Winchester is listed in The Times Good University Guide, The Guardian League Table, CUG The Complete University Guide, THE World University Rankings, Scimago Institutions Rankings, URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance and more. See all 13 rankings of The University of Winchester.

The University of Winchester achieved #85 in . This is the university’s highest ranking in the 112 rankings tracked on our website. See all rankings for The University of Winchester.

The University of Winchester achieved the highest ranking for Social Studies & Humanities. It is ranked #8 in CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject (Childhood & Youth Studies). See all subject rankings for The University of Winchester.

A large number of university rankings include surveys among academics on reputation. In our meta ranking of 112 university rankings The University of Winchester ranks #2 among universities in Winchester and #81 among universities in England UK. See all rankings of The University of Winchester.

In our meta ranking The University of Winchester ranks #81 among all universities in England UK and University of Oxford ranks #1. See all rankings of universities in Winchester. Apart from rankings you may also want to see the ratings from students who attended the universities.
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