The University of Wolverhampton (UWO) is a government funded university divided into four campuses across the West Midlands, Shropshire and Staffordshire in England. The main campus is situated in Wolverhampton city centre, with the other campuses being in Walsall and Telford. Specifically for Nursing students, the university runs a Health Education Centre in Burton-upon-Trent.
Latest ranking updates for University of Wolverhampton
- March 2024: New edition of Scimago Institutions Rankings. University of Wolverhampton ranked #1193.
- December 2023: URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance update. University of Wolverhampton achieves place 1805.
- December 2023: British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK announced latest results of QS World University Rankings: Sustainability with University of Wolverhampton in position 1201.
- October 2023: University of Wolverhampton ranks 201 in the latest GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking (Textile Science and Engineering) from ShanghaiRanking Consultancy.
University rankings
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- #96
- #118
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The Times Good University Guide
[Published 15 September, 2023]
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- #80
- #101
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The Guardian League Table
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #96
- #117
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CUG The Complete University Guide
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #64
- #601
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THE World University Rankings
[Published 27 September, 2023]
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- #72
- #1001
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QS World University Rankings
[Published 27 June, 2023]
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- #73
- #1526
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US News: Best Global Universities
[Published 24 October, 2022]
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- #69
- #1193
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Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
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- #73
- #1926
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CWUR Center for World University Rankings
[Published 25 April, 2022]
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- #68
- #1805
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URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance
[Published 19 December, 2023]
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- #37
- #186
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StuDocu World University Ranking - EMEA - Europe, the Middle East and Africa
[Published 06 September, 2021]
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- #73
- #1201
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QS World University Rankings: Sustainability
[Published 05 December, 2023]
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- #64
- #1049
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]
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- #70
- #867
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THE China Subject Ratings Overall
[Published 11 May, 2022]
Historic rankings in TOP global university rankings
Subject rankings
Architecture, Building & Planning
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- #26
- #34
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- Architecture
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #37
- #45
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- Architecture
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The Times Good University Guide by Subject
[Published 15 September, 2023]
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- #44
- #54
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- Architecture
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
Arts Visual & Performing
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- #49
- #54
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- Creative Writing
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #60
- #71
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- Music
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The Times Good University Guide by Subject
[Published 15 September, 2023]
Business
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- #75
- #89
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- Marketing
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
Computer Science
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- #84
- #105
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- Computer Science
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The Times Good University Guide by Subject
[Published 15 September, 2023]
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- #92
- #115
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- Computer Science
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
Design
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- #32
- #37
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- Graphic Design
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
Education
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- #37
- #48
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- Education
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #54
- #68
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- Education
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The Times Good University Guide by Subject
[Published 15 September, 2023]
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- #65
- #80
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- Education
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #44
- #401
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- Education
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 19 October, 2023]
Engineering
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- #23
- #27
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- Aerospace Engineering
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #24
- #31
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- Chemical Engineering
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #38
- #51
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- Civil Engineering
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The Times Good University Guide by Subject
[Published 15 September, 2023]
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- #39
- #52
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- Civil Engineering
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #42
- #57
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- Civil Engineering
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #33
- #401
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- Engineering
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 19 October, 2023]
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- #51
- #64
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- Mechanical Engineering
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #52
- #67
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- Mechanical Engineering
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
Languages & Literature
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- #56
- #65
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- English
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #65
- #76
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- English
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The Times Good University Guide by Subject
[Published 15 September, 2023]
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- #67
- #81
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- English
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
Law
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- #45
- #61
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- Law
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The Times Good University Guide by Subject
[Published 15 September, 2023]
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- #59
- #75
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- Law
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #78
- #97
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- Law
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
Mathematics
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- #41
- #54
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- Mathematics
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The Times Good University Guide by Subject
[Published 15 September, 2023]
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- #54
- #67
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- Mathematics
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
Natural Sciences
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- #66
- #83
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- Biology
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
Social Studies & Humanities
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- #63
- #76
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- History
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #66
- #81
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- History
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #72
- #85
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- History
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The Times Good University Guide by Subject
[Published 15 September, 2023]
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- #63
- #81
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- Psychology
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #73
- #95
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- Psychology
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The Times Good University Guide by Subject
[Published 15 September, 2023]
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- #90
- #112
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- Psychology
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #67
- #501
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- Psychology
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 19 October, 2023]
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- #56
- #401
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- Social Sciences
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 19 October, 2023]
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- #48
- #55
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- Social Work
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #54
- #67
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- Social Work
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #61
- #74
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- Social Work
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The Times Good University Guide by Subject
[Published 15 September, 2023]
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- #71
- #86
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- Sociology
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The Times Good University Guide by Subject
[Published 15 September, 2023]
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- #81
- #96
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- Sociology
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
Sports Science
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- #50
- #65
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- Sports Science
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The Times Good University Guide by Subject
[Published 15 September, 2023]
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- #55
- #68
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- Sports Science
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #59
- #75
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- Sports Science
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
Highest subject rankings for University of Wolverhampton
Aerospace Engineering
The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#27
Engineering
Architecture
The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#34
Architecture, Building & Planning
Graphic Design
The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#37
Design
Education
The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#48
Education
Mathematics
The Times Good University Guide by Subject
#54
Mathematics
Creative Writing
CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#54
Arts Visual & Performing
Social Work
CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#55
Social Studies & Humanities
Law
The Times Good University Guide by Subject
#61
Law
English
The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#65
Languages & Literature
Sports Science
The Times Good University Guide by Subject
#65
Sports Science
Student Ratings for University of Wolverhampton
- Student satisfaction:
- 4.0 (based on 520 student ratings)
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Google ratings:
- 4.0 (based on 392 student ratings)
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Facebook ratings:
- 4.1 (based on 128 student ratings)
“A great university with modern facilities, and the lecturers are all highly qualified for their positions. Furthermore, the lecturers are approachable and helpful towards their students.”
“A very good university for computer science. There are a few issues with the administration now and then, but nothing big. I can strongly recommend UWO for the quality of their courses.”
About University of Wolverhampton
PROS
- Students at the University of Wolverhampton highlight the wide variety of undergraduate and postgraduate courses. One point of interest is that there are no fees for graduate applications specifically.
- Often frequented by learners are the popular sports facilities and pubs, which are great for socializing with your new colleagues on campus.
- Ranked in the global top 1,000 by Times Higher Education, and in the European top 300.
CONS
- Numerous students report that UWO needs to be more inclusive for students with disabilities, as currently there is a lack of ramps and wheelchair -friendly bathrooms.
Key facts
- Foundation year:
- 1899
- Telephone:
- +44 1902 321000
- Address:
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- Wulfruna Street
- WV1 1SB, Wolverhampton
- England UK
- Website:
- https://www.wlv.ac.uk/
- Social:
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.0
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NSS Aggregate Student reviews
Below you see the results of University of Wolverhampton for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK universities.
Overall student satisfaction
69
/100
652 total respondents
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. 107 students of University of Wolverhampton participated in the survey.
Below you'll find the results for each of the survey questions for University of Wolverhampton in comparison to the average for all UK universities.
Overall score: 69.6
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 Wolverhampton
- undergraduates:
- 12245
- postgraduates:
- 2615
- Total:
- 14860
- Nursing and Midwifery:
- 3350
- Education and Teaching:
- 1765
- Business and Management:
- 1625
- Biosciences:
- 975
- Law:
- 855
- Psychology:
- 745
- Computing:
- 610
- Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmacy:
- 595
- Sport and Exercise Sciences:
- 540
- Architecture, Building and Planning:
- 530
- Allied Health:
- 515
- Mechanical Engineering:
- 480
- Creative Arts and Design:
- 425
- Performing Arts:
- 285
- Sociology:
- 275
- Social Policy:
- 245
- Mathematical Sciences:
- 205
- English Studies:
- 195
- History:
- 175
- Civil Engineering:
- 95
- Chemistry:
- 60
- Chemical, Process & Energy Engineering:
- 35
- Politics:
- 30
- Physics and Astronomy:
- 25
- Philosophy:
- 10
- Theology and Religious Studies:
- 5
- Medicine (Non-Specific):
- 5
- India:
- 1400
- Nigeria:
- 285
- Nepal:
- 45
- Bangladesh:
- 40
- Ivory Coast:
- 30
- China:
- 20
- United States:
- 15
- Saudi Arabia:
- 15
- Ghana:
- 15
- Hong Kong (Special Administrative Region of China):
- 10
- Cameroon:
- 10
- Pakistan:
- 10
- British Virgin Islands:
- 10
- Russia:
- 5
- Zimbabwe:
- 5
- Dominican Republic:
- 5
- Anguilla:
- 5
- United Arab Emirates:
- 5
- Turkey:
- 5
- Qatar:
- 5
- Iran:
- 5
- Australia:
- 5
- Vietnam:
- 5
- Sri Lanka:
- 5
- Philippines:
- 5
- Egypt:
- 5
- Gambia, The:
- 5
Map of University of Wolverhampton
FAQ
University of Wolverhampton ranks #72 in England UK in our meta ranking of 112 university rankings. See rankings of all 382 universities in England UK.
University of Wolverhampton ranks #1 in Wolverhampton in our meta ranking.
University of Wolverhampton is listed in The Times Good University Guide, The Guardian League Table, CUG The Complete University Guide, THE World University Rankings, QS World University Rankings, US News: Best Global Universities and more. See all 19 rankings of University of Wolverhampton.
University of Wolverhampton achieved #101 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 Wolverhampton.
University of Wolverhampton achieved the highest ranking for Medicine & Health. It is ranked #5 in The Guardian University League Tables by Subject (Physiotherapy). See all subject rankings for University of Wolverhampton.
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In our meta ranking University of Wolverhampton ranks #72 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.
Ranking publishers
The Times and The Sunday Times
- Published:
- 15 September, 2023
- Published:
- 15 September, 2023
The Guardian News and Media Limited
- Published:
- 09 September, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -The Guardian League Table:
- Student to Staff Ratio: 15%
Entry Standards: 15%
Expenditure per Student: 5%
Continuation 15% (non-medical subjects) OR 5% (medical subjects)
NSS - Teaching: 8%
NSS - Assessment & Feedback: 8%
NSS - Overall Satisfaction: 4%
Career Prospects: 15%
Value added: 15%
- Published:
- 09 September, 2023
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -CUG The Complete University Guide:
- Entry Standards 12.5%
Student Satisfaction 18.75%
Student-Staff Ratio 12.5%
Research Quality 12.5%
Research Intensity 6.25%
Academic Service Spending 6.25%
Facilities Spending 6.25%
Graduate Prospects 12.5%
Degree Completion Rate 12.5%
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023
Rogers Digital Media
- Published:
- 12 October, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -MacLeans University Rankings - Comprehensive:
- Students 28%
Faculty 24%
Resources 20%
Reputation 15%
Student support 13%
U-Ranking
RUY
América Economía
Perspektywy
THE Times Higher Education, UK
- Published:
- 27 September, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -THE World University Rankings:
- 30% Teaching (the Learning Environment)
- Reputation survey: 15%
- Staff-to-student ratio: 4.5%
- Doctorate-to-bachelor’s ratio: 2.25%
- Doctorates-awarded-to-academic-staff ratio: 6%
- Institutional income: 2.25%
30% Research (Volume, Income and Reputation)
- Reputation survey: 18%
- Research income: 6%
- Research productivity: 6%
30% Citations (Research Influence)
7.5% International Outlook (Staff, Students and Research)
- Proportion of international students: 2.5%
- Proportion of international staff: 2.5%
- International collaboration: 2.5%
2.5% Industry Income (Knowledge Transfer)"
- Published:
- 23 November, 2022
- Criteria used in ranking -THE Global Employability University Ranking:
- Employability (survey) 100%
- Published:
- 19 October, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -THE World University Rankings by Subject:
- 37.4% Teaching (the Learning Environment)
37.6% Research (Volume, Income and Reputation)
15% Citations (Research Influence)
7.5% International Outlook (Staff, Students and Research)
2.5% Industry Income (Knowledge Transfer)
- Published:
- 27 July, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -THE World Reputation Rankings:
- Research Reputation 66,6%
Teaching Reputation 33,3%
- Published:
- 25 January, 2024
- Criteria used in ranking -THE World’s Most International Universities:
- Proportion of international students 25%
Proportion of international staff 25%
Proportion of journal publications with one or more international co-authors 25%
University’s international reputation 25%
- Published:
- 03 July, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -THE Young University Rankings:
- Teaching 30%
Research (volume, income and reputation) 30%
Citations 30%
International outlook (staff, students, research) 7.5%
Industry income (knowledge transfer) 2.5%
- Published:
- 01 June, 2023
- Published:
- 10 May, 2022
- Published:
- 11 May, 2022
British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK
- Published:
- 27 June, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -QS World University Rankings:
- Academic Reputation 40%
Employer Reputation 10%
Faculty/Student Ratio 20%
Citations per faculty 20%
International Faculty Ratio 5%
International Student Ratio 5%
- Published:
- 23 September, 2021
- Criteria used in ranking -QS Employability Rankings:
- Employer reputation 30%
Alumni outcomes 25%
Partnerships with Employers per Faculty 25%
Employer/Student Connections 10%
Graduate employment rate 10%
- Published:
- 24 June, 2020
- Criteria used in ranking -QS 50 under 50:
- Based on the QS World University rankings methodology, the top 50 universities that are under 50 years old.
Academic Reputation 40%
Employer Reputation 10%
Faculty/Student Ratio 20%
Citations per faculty 20%
International Faculty Ratio 5%
International Student Ratio 5%
- Published:
- 05 December, 2023
RUF
Sapiens Research
Thomson Reuters
- Published:
- 23 October, 2019
- Criteria used in ranking -Reuters Most Innovative Universities:
- Patent Volume 33%
Patent Citations 34%
Industry Article Citation Impact 11%
Percent of Industry Collaborative Articles 11%
Total Web of Science Core Collection Papers 11%
- Published:
- 30 April, 2019
- Criteria used in ranking -Reuters Most Innovative Universities Europe:
- Patent volume 11.11%
Patent success 11.11%
Global patents 11.11%
Patent citations 11.11%
Percent of patents cited / Patent citation impact 11.11%
Patent to Article Citation Impact 11.11%
Industry Article Citation Impact 11.11%
Percent of Industry Collaborative Articles 11.11%
Total Web of Science Core Collection Papers 11.11%
National Institutional Ranking Framework
Careers360
Us News
- Published:
- 24 October, 2022
Urap
- Published:
- 19 December, 2023
Forbes
Payscale
- Published:
- 11 November, 2021
- Criteria used in ranking -Payscale College Salary Report - Best Universities (Bachelors only):
- Ranking is based on ROI
- Published:
- 11 November, 2021
ShanghaiRanking Consultancy
- Published:
- 15 August, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -ARWU Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking:
- **Quality of Education 10%**
- Alumni winning Nobel Prizes/Field Medals 10%
**Quality of Faculty 40%**
- Staff winning Nobel Prizes/Field Medals 20%
- Highly Cited Researchers 20%
**Research Output 40%**
- Papers published in Nature and Science 20%
- Papers indexed in Science Citation Index-Expanded & Social Science Citation Index 20%
**Per Capita Performance 10%**
- Published:
- 27 October, 2023
Washington Monthly
Kiplinger
The Princeton Review
Centre for Science and Technology Studies, Leiden University, Netherlands
- Published:
- 22 June, 2022
- Criteria used in ranking -CWTS Leiden Ranking:
- Scientific Impact
Number of Publications
Collaboration
Open Access
Gender Diversity
Scimago Institutions
- Published:
- 06 March, 2024
- Criteria used in ranking -Scimago Institutions Rankings:
- Research 50%
Innovation 30%
Societal 20%
CWUR Center for World University Rankings
- Published:
- 25 April, 2022
- Criteria used in ranking -CWUR Center for World University Rankings:
- **Research Performance: 40%**
- Research Output: 10%
- High-Quality Publications: 10%
- Influence: 10%
- Citations: 10%
**Quality of Education: 25%**
**Alumni Employment: 25%**
**Quality of Faculty: 10%**
MONEY
Nature Index
- Published:
- 15 June, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -Nature Index - Academic:
- Article count (AC)
Fractional count (FC)
Weighted fractional count (WFC)
NTU ranking
- Published:
- 11 July, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -NTU Performance Ranking of Scientific Papers:
- **Research Productivity: 25%**
- \# Articles last 11 years: 10%
- \# Articles current year: 15%
**Research Impact: 35%**
- \# Citations last 11 years: 15%
- \# Citations last 2 years: 10%
- Average \# citations last 11 years: 10%
**Research Excellence: 40%**
- H-index last 2 years: 10%
- \# Highly cited papers last 11 years: 15%
- \# Articles current year in high-impact journals: 15%
RUR Ranking Agency (Moscow, Russia)
- Published:
- 25 May, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -RUR World University Rankings:
- **Teaching: 40%**
- Ratio Faculty/Student: 8%
- Ratio Faculty/Bachelor Degrees Awarded: 8%
- Ratio Faculty/Doctoral Degrees Awarded: 8%
- Ratio Doctoral Degrees Awarded/Bachelor Degrees Awarded: 8%
- World Teaching Reputation: 8%
**Research: 40%**
- Citations per Academic/Research Staff: 8%
- Doctoral Degrees per Accepted PhD: 8%
- Normalized Citation Impact: 8%
- Papers per Academic/Research Staff: 8%
- World Research Reputation: 8%
**International Diversity: 10%**
- International Faculty: 2%
- International Students: 2%
- International Co-Authored Papers: 2%
- Reputation Outside Geographical Region: 2%
- International Level: 2%
**Financial Sustainability: 10%**
- Institutional Income per Faculty: 2%
- Institutional Income per Student: 2%
- Papers per Research Income: 2%
- Research Income per Academic/Research Staff: 2%
- Research Income per Institutional Income: 2%
- Published:
- 25 May, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -RUR Academic Rankings:
- Normalized citation impact (Citations of research publications from all university authors compared with world averages) 20%
Citation per papers 20%
Papers per academic and research staff 20%
International research reputation 20%
Share of research publications written in international co-authorship 20%
- Published:
- 25 May, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -RUR Reputation Ranking:
- Teaching Reputation 50%
Research Reputation 50%
StuDocu
- Published:
- 06 September, 2021
4icu
- Published:
- 11 August, 2022
- Published:
- 11 August, 2022
Webometrics
- Published:
- 31 July, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities:
- Visibility 50%
Excellence 35%
Transparency 10%
Presence 5%
