Rankings of University of Suffolk

The University of Suffolk is a publicly funded higher education institution situated in both Suffolk and Norfolk, in the East Anglia region of England. There are four campuses operated by this university in Suffolk, including those of Lowestoft, Bury St Edmunds, and Ipswich. Students also attend a site located in Norfolk, known as the Great Yarmouth campus. Prospective applicants can expect a career-oriented university, with traditional Liberal Arts degree offerings. When it comes to enjoying your free time, you have access to a varied selection of well funded and organised Clubs and Societies that take place on-campus, with high levels of participation.

Latest ranking updates for University of Suffolk
  • March 2024: University of Suffolk ranks 2957 in the latest Scimago Institutions Rankings from Scimago Institutions.
  • September 2023: The Times and The Sunday Times announced latest results of The Times Good University Guide with University of Suffolk in position 106.
  • September 2023: Publication of The Times Good University Guide by Subject (Business, Management and Marketing). Ranking position #50.
  • September 2023: The Guardian News and Media Limited announced latest results of The Guardian University League Tables by Subject (Business and Management) with University of Suffolk in position 46.
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University rankings

    • #86 
    • #106 
    The Times Good University Guide
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #53 
    • #68 
    The Guardian League Table
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #65 
    • #80 
    CUG The Complete University Guide
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #96 
    • #2957 
    Scimago Institutions Rankings
    [Published 06 March, 2024]
    • #98 
    • #3000 
    Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
    [Published 31 July, 2023]

Historic rankings in TOP global university rankings

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Subject rankings

Computer Science

    • #83 
    • #104 
    Computer Science
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #84 
    • #105 
    Computer Science
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

Design

    • #7 
    • #7 
    Graphic Design
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]

Education

    • #38 
    • #50 
    Education
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #61 
    • #75 
    Education
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]

Social Studies & Humanities

    • #6 
    • #7 
    History
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #45 
    • #57 
    History
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #65 
    • #77 
    History
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #34 
    • #45 
    Psychology
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #36 
    • #48 
    Psychology
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #45 
    • #59 
    Psychology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #14 
    • #20 
    Social Work
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #31 
    • #41 
    Social Work
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #55 
    • #65 
    Social Work
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #13 
    • #14 
    Sociology
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #50 
    • #62 
    Sociology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

Sports Science

    • #64 
    • #80 
    Sports Science
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #67 
    • #84 
    Sports Science
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #68 
    • #85 
    Sports Science
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]

Highest subject rankings for University of Suffolk

History The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#7 
Social Studies & Humanities
Graphic Design The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#7 
Design
Education CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#50 
Education
Sports Science The Times Good University Guide by Subject
#80 
Sports Science
Computer Science The Times Good University Guide by Subject
#104 
Computer Science

Student Ratings for University of Suffolk

Student satisfaction:
4.1 (based on 238 student ratings)
Google ratings:
4.1 (based on 238 student ratings)

“The best part of my experience in my Video Games Programming course was working with teachers who know how to give you meaningful advice on how to get started in the industry, and they always kept the content of the programme relevant to our future occupations.”

“I appreciate the work of this university’s Student Union in particular, due to the social activities they’re constantly organising on campus, but also the employment schemes they manage such as Suffolk+.”

About University of Suffolk

PROS

  • A consistent characteristic in the University of Suffolk is that courses are kept relevant to students’ career goals, and is not excessively focused on the academic side. Likewise, the career services offered on -campus receive almost unanimous praise from users.
  • The university offers various accommodation options at different prices, but also provides a consultation service in the Student Centre to help new students determine what kind of living situation would be most appropriate for their individual needs.
  • This university is a significant contributor to research efforts in numerous areas. Some of which include Crime and Social Justice, Sustainability, and History, among others. Learners have the opportunity to author in papers and journals published under the university’s name.

CONS

  • The most common complaint about this university is that there is not a lot of time given to classes, and students are expected to conduct the majority of their learning by themselves.
  • More time is spent on work experience placements than is necessary, according to a significant number of students. These people feel that more time could have been spent learning about their subject.

Key facts

Foundation year:
2007
Telephone:
44 1473 338000
Address:
19 Neptune Quay
IP4 1QJ, Ipswich
England UK
Website:
https://www.uos.ac.uk/
Social:
  • University of Suffolk 360 - University Life
  • University of Suffolk - Student Life
  • UOS Virtual Tour: Student Experience
  • COUNTDOWN TO UNIVERSITY! - 3 study tips | Georgia & Amy
  • Why go to Uni ? Q&A with UOS History Student

NSS Aggregate Student reviews

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

Overall student satisfaction
84 /100
653 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

Student composition of University of Suffolk

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:
12245
postgraduates:
265
Total:
12510
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:
8915
Nursing and Midwifery:
1205
Law:
390
Psychology:
370
Social Policy:
290
Biosciences:
280
Creative Arts and Design:
255
Sociology:
245
Computing:
245
Education and Teaching:
75
History:
70
English Studies:
60
Engineering (Non-Specific):
35
Sport and Exercise Sciences:
35
Performing Arts:
25
Foreign students by nationality Academic year 2020/21 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on January 2023
Moldova:
10
Bangladesh:
10
India:
10
Pakistan:
10
Turkey:
5
Ukraine:
5
Congo (Democratic Republic) {formerly Zaire}:
5
Morocco:
5
Nigeria:
5
South Africa:
5
Philippines:
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 Suffolk

University of Suffolk at East Coast College (Great Yarmouth)
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University of Suffolk
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University of Suffolk at East Coast College (Lowestoft)
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Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital
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James Paget Hospital, Great Yarmouth
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Ipswich Hospital
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West Suffolk Hospital, Bury St Edmunds
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Colchester General Hospital
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Cambridge University Hospitals, Addenbrookes
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FAQ

University of Suffolk ranks #90 in England UK in our meta ranking of 112 university rankings. See rankings of all 382 universities in England UK.

University of Suffolk ranks #1 in Ipswich in our meta ranking.

University of Suffolk is listed in The Times Good University Guide, The Guardian League Table, CUG The Complete University Guide, Scimago Institutions Rankings, Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities See all 8 rankings of University of Suffolk.

University of Suffolk achieved #68 in The Guardian League Table. This is the university’s highest ranking in the 112 rankings tracked on our website. See all rankings for University of Suffolk.

University of Suffolk achieved the highest ranking for Social Studies & Humanities. It is ranked #5 in CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject (Childhood & Youth Studies). See all subject rankings for University of Suffolk.

A large number of university rankings include surveys among academics on reputation. In our meta ranking of 112 university rankings University of Suffolk ranks #1 among universities in Ipswich and #90 among universities in England UK. See all rankings of University of Suffolk.

In our meta ranking University of Suffolk ranks #90 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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