Rankings of University of Bolton

The University of Bolton, often referred to as Bolton Institute, is a university located in Bolton, England, whose vision in their own words is to be a distinctive teaching intensive and research informed university known for the quality of their staff, facilities and links to employment sectors. The university is mainly based on the campus between Deane Road and Derby Street in Bolton itself, but the university also has an academic centre in the United Arab Emirates known as Ras Al Khaimah.

Latest ranking updates for University of Bolton
  • July 2024: Publication of Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities . Ranking position #2330.
  • June 2024: Publication of Nature Index: Research Leaders Academic Sector . Ranking position #2979.
  • June 2024: Nature Index announced latest results of Nature Index - Top Academic Institutions by Subject (Health Sciences) with University of Bolton in position 1833.
  • May 2024: University of Bolton ranks 88 in the latest CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject (Business & Management Studies) from The University League Tables.
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University rankings

Historic rankings in TOP global university rankings

Chart Data

Subject rankings

Arts Visual & Performing

    • #42 
    • #45 
    Creative Writing
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]

Computer Science

    • #72 
    • #92 
    Computer Science
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #87 
    • #108 
    Computer Science
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]

Design

    • #15 
    • #19 
    Graphic Design
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]

Education

    • #39 
    • #49 
    Education
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #60 
    • #75 
    Education
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #71 
    • #86 
    Education
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]

Engineering

    • #43 
    • #57 
    Civil Engineering
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #44 
    • #58 
    Civil Engineering
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #37 
    • #48 
    Mechanical Engineering
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #53 
    • #68 
    Mechanical Engineering
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]

Law

    • #75 
    • #93 
    Law
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #90 
    • #109 
    Law
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]

Social Studies & Humanities

    • #51 
    • #66 
    Psychology
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #53 
    • #70 
    Psychology
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #82 
    • #102 
    Psychology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #29 
    • #37 
    Social Work
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #68 
    • #81 
    Sociology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]

Sports Science

    • #29 
    • #36 
    Sports Science
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #55 
    • #71 
    Sports Science
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #57 
    • #72 
    Sports Science
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]

Highest subject rankings for University of Bolton

Graphic Design The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#19 
Design
Sports Science The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#36 
Sports Science
Social Work The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#37 
Social Studies & Humanities
Creative Writing CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#45 
Arts Visual & Performing
Mechanical Engineering The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#48 
Engineering
Education The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#49 
Education
Computer Science The Times Good University Guide by Subject
#92 
Computer Science
Law The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#93 
Law

Student Ratings for University of Bolton

Student satisfaction
All - aggregated:
4.2 (based on 706 student ratings)
NSS logo NSS ratings:
2.8 (based on 410 student ratings)
google logo Google ratings:
4.2 (based on 296 student ratings)

“Great university with very good lecturers.The university is well-maintained and has relatively new facilities, especially the sporting facilities. The staff at Bolton tend to be very kind and approachable, and happy to help you with any issue you’re having on the campus.”

“I wouldn’t recommend studying an Engineering degree here unless you are already employed with something related to that, otherwise you might not be able to do anything with your degree.”

About University of Bolton

PROS

  • Professors are described as professional and approachable, meaning students feel they can ask for feedback whenever they need it.
  • Students tend to agree that this university is an excellent choice for nurses due to the subject’s well -structured programs and practical focus.
  • The majority of facilities have been renovated in the recent past. This means students get the benefits of modern and comfortable surroundings.

CONS

  • The most recurring criticism from students is that the administration office can be slow, and they often have to persist to get an answer to their issues.

Key facts

Foundation year:
2004
Telephone:
+44 1204 900600
Address:
Deane Road
BL3 5AB, Bolton
England UK
Website:
https://www.bolton.ac.uk/
Social:

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 5.0
    • Others
    • 6.5
    • Graduate Degrees
    • 6.0
    • Undergraduate Degrees
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NSS Aggregate Student reviews

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

Overall student satisfaction
57 /100
410 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

Student composition of University of Bolton

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:
6560
postgraduates:
1615
Total:
8175
Students by subject Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on January 2023
Business and Management:
2060
Nursing and Midwifery:
1665
Allied Health:
855
Computing:
610
Psychology:
485
Education and Teaching:
395
Creative Arts and Design:
370
Electrical And Electronic Engineering:
325
Mechanical Engineering:
310
Sport and Exercise Sciences:
275
Law:
225
Civil Engineering:
150
Dentistry:
85
Mathematical Sciences:
60
English Studies:
60
Performing Arts:
60
Architecture, Building and Planning:
35
Biosciences:
15
Foreign students by nationality Academic year 2020/21 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on January 2023
India:
465
Pakistan:
135
Nepal:
95
Bangladesh:
90
China:
50
Nigeria:
40
Saudi Arabia:
15
Sri Lanka:
10
United States:
5
Moldova:
5
United Arab Emirates:
5
Bahrain:
5
Thailand:
5
Afghanistan:
5
Zimbabwe:
5
Ghana:
5
Turkey:
5
Norway:
5
Source: Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on January 2023

Campuses of University of Bolton

University of Bolton Main Site, Greater Manchester
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The Growth Company, Manchester
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Bolton College, Greater Manchester
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FAQ

University of Bolton ranks #86 in England UK in our meta ranking of 123 university rankings. See rankings of all 382 universities in England UK.

University of Bolton ranks #1 in Bolton in our meta ranking.

University of Bolton is listed in The Times Good University Guide, The Guardian League Table, CUG The Complete University Guide, Scimago Institutions Rankings, Nature Index: Research Leaders Academic Sector, URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance and more. See all 11 rankings of University of Bolton.

University of Bolton achieved #30 in The Guardian League Table. This is the university’s highest ranking in the 123 rankings tracked on our website. See all rankings for University of Bolton.

University of Bolton achieved the highest ranking for Medicine & Health. It is ranked #3 in The Guardian University League Tables by Subject (Health Professions). See all subject rankings for University of Bolton.

A large number of university rankings include surveys among academics on reputation. In our meta ranking of 123 university rankings University of Bolton ranks #1 among universities in Bolton and #86 among universities in England UK. See all rankings of University of Bolton.

In our meta ranking University of Bolton ranks #86 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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