Rankings of University of Cumbria

The University of Cumbria is an institution whose stated aims are to develop the region’s talent and capabilities, and also to attract new talent into the region. The university operates out of 7 distinct campuses, two of which are situated within World Heritage sites and is the only university in the UK to be set in a national park. Each distinct campus has something unique to offer prospective students.

Latest ranking updates for University of Cumbria
  • July 2024: New edition of Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities . University of Cumbria ranked #3048.
  • June 2024: Nature Index: Research Leaders Academic Sector update. University of Cumbria achieves place 3160.
  • June 2024: University of Cumbria ranks 1299 in the latest Nature Index - Top Academic Institutions by Subject (Health Sciences) from Nature Index.
  • May 2024: Publication of CUG The Complete University Guide . Ranking position #123.
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University rankings

Historic rankings in TOP global university rankings

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Subject rankings

Design

    • #54 
    • #63 
    Graphic Design
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]

Education

    • #62 
    • #78 
    Education
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #64 
    • #79 
    Education
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #66 
    • #81 
    Education
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]

Law

    • #19 
    • #25 
    Law
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #71 
    • #89 
    Law
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #85 
    • #103 
    Law
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]

Natural Sciences

    • #72 
    • #89 
    Biology
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]

Social Studies & Humanities

    • #43 
    • #57 
    Psychology
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #44 
    • #59 
    Psychology
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #74 
    • #94 
    Psychology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #30 
    • #37 
    Social Work
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #42 
    • #53 
    Social Work
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #51 
    • #59 
    Social Work
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #81 
    • #96 
    Sociology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]

Sports Science

    • #48 
    • #62 
    Sports Science
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #58 
    • #74 
    Sports Science
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #66 
    • #82 
    Sports Science
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]

Highest subject rankings for University of Cumbria

Law The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#25 
Law
Social Work The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#37 
Social Studies & Humanities
Sports Science CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#62 
Sports Science
Graphic Design The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#63 
Design
Education The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#78 
Education
Biology The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#89 
Natural Sciences

Student Ratings for University of Cumbria

Student satisfaction
All - aggregated:
4.2 (based on 303 student ratings)
NSS logo NSS ratings:
2.8 (based on 234 student ratings)
google logo Google ratings:
4.2 (based on 69 student ratings)

“I enjoyed my time at Cumbria, even though a lot of aspects could be improved upon. The extra-curricular activities are one of Cumbria’s greatest strengths in terms of the social life that it offers for its students.”

About University of Cumbria

PROS

  • Small class sizes help facilitate a more dynamic and fluid relationship with lecturers. This helps teaching staff get to know the individual needs of each student.
  • Students highlight the up -to -date and modern library as one of the most useful features of the university, with its large collection of physical and digital resources.
  • The on -site food is fairly priced, according to students, citing high quality and varying menus.

CONS

  • Numerous students have complained that there is an overdependence on group assignments. This is frustrating for students who would prefer to be responsible for their own work.

Key facts

Foundation year:
2007
Telephone:
+44 1228 616234
Address:
Fusehill Street
CA1 2HH, Carlisle
England UK
Website:
https://www.cumbria.ac.uk
Social:

Requirements for international students / English requirements

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

    • 6.5
    • All Degrees
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NSS Aggregate Student reviews

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

Overall student satisfaction
56 /100
234 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. 92 students of University of Cumbria participated in the survey.

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

Overall score: 72.8

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 University of Cumbria

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:
5445
postgraduates:
1135
Total:
6580
Students by subject Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on January 2023
Nursing and Midwifery:
2590
Education and Teaching:
1105
Business and Management:
835
Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology:
405
Allied Health:
270
Sport and Exercise Sciences:
235
Biosciences:
225
Psychology:
190
Creative Arts and Design:
165
Theology and Religious Studies:
85
Agriculture, Food and Related Studies:
80
Performing Arts:
75
Engineering (Non-Specific):
70
Social Policy:
55
Law:
50
Computing:
20
English Studies:
15
Geography, Earth and Environmental Studies:
5
Foreign students by nationality Academic year 2020/21 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on January 2023
India:
25
Nepal:
20
South Africa:
5
China:
5
Hong Kong (Special Administrative Region of China):
5
Pakistan:
5
Taiwan:
5
United Arab Emirates:
5
Canada:
5
United States:
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 Cumbria

Carlisle - Fusehill Street
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Carlisle - Brampton Road
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London - Tower Hamlets
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Lancaster
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Ambleside
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FAQ

University of Cumbria ranks #112 in England UK in our meta ranking of 123 university rankings. See rankings of all 382 universities in England UK.

University of Cumbria ranks #1 in Carlisle in our meta ranking.

University of Cumbria is listed in The Times Good University Guide, The Guardian League Table, CUG The Complete University Guide, Nature Index: Research Leaders Academic Sector, Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities See all 9 rankings of University of Cumbria.

University of Cumbria achieved #114 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 Cumbria.

University of Cumbria achieved the highest ranking for Medicine & Health. It is ranked #12 in The Guardian University League Tables by Subject (Health Professions). See all subject rankings for University of Cumbria.

A large number of university rankings include surveys among academics on reputation. In our meta ranking of 123 university rankings University of Cumbria ranks #1 among universities in Carlisle and #112 among universities in England UK. See all rankings of University of Cumbria.

In our meta ranking University of Cumbria ranks #112 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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