Rankings of University of Wolverhampton

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
  • July 2024: Webometrics announced latest results of Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities with University of Wolverhampton in position 1049.
  • June 2024: University of Wolverhampton ranks 1653 in the latest US News: Best Global Universities from Us News.
  • June 2024: Publication of Nature Index - Top Academic Institutions by Subject (Health Sciences). Ranking position #1659.
  • June 2024: University of Wolverhampton ranks 3258 in the latest Nature Index: Research Leaders Academic Sector from Nature Index.
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University rankings

Historic rankings in TOP global university rankings

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Subject rankings

Architecture, Building & Planning

    • #26 
    • #34 
    Architecture
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #37 
    • #45 
    Architecture
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #44 
    • #54 
    Architecture
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]

Arts Visual & Performing

    • #47 
    • #50 
    Creative Writing
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #60 
    • #71 
    Music
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]

Business

    • #67 
    • #76 
    Marketing
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]

Computer Science

    • #84 
    • #105 
    Computer Science
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #90 
    • #113 
    Computer Science
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]

Design

    • #32 
    • #37 
    Graphic Design
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]

Education

    • #37 
    • #48 
    Education
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #54 
    • #68 
    Education
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #63 
    • #78 
    Education
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #44 
    • #401 
    Education
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]

Engineering

    • #23 
    • #27 
    Aerospace Engineering
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #38 
    • #51 
    Civil Engineering
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #39 
    • #52 
    Civil Engineering
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #44 
    • #58 
    Civil Engineering
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #33 
    • #401 
    Engineering
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #51 
    • #64 
    Mechanical Engineering
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #57 
    • #72 
    Mechanical Engineering
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]

Languages & Literature

    • #56 
    • #65 
    English
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #65 
    • #76 
    English
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #73 
    • #87 
    English
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]

Law

    • #45 
    • #61 
    Law
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #59 
    • #75 
    Law
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #83 
    • #101 
    Law
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]

Mathematics

    • #41 
    • #54 
    Mathematics
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #53 
    • #65 
    Mathematics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]

Natural Sciences

    • #66 
    • #83 
    Biology
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]

Social Studies & Humanities

    • #63 
    • #76 
    History
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #72 
    • #85 
    History
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #73 
    • #88 
    History
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #63 
    • #81 
    Psychology
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #73 
    • #95 
    Psychology
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #84 
    • #105 
    Psychology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #67 
    • #501 
    Psychology
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #56 
    • #401 
    Social Sciences
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #48 
    • #56 
    Social Work
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #54 
    • #67 
    Social Work
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #61 
    • #74 
    Social Work
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #71 
    • #86 
    Sociology
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #80 
    • #95 
    Sociology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]

Sports Science

    • #50 
    • #65 
    Sports Science
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #53 
    • #68 
    Sports Science
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #55 
    • #68 
    Sports Science
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 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
Creative Writing CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#50 
Arts Visual & Performing
Mathematics The Times Good University Guide by Subject
#54 
Mathematics
Social Work CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#56 
Social Studies & Humanities
Law The Times Good University Guide by Subject
#61 
Law
Sports Science The Times Good University Guide by Subject
#65 
Sports Science
English The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#65 
Languages & Literature

Student Ratings for University of Wolverhampton

Student satisfaction
All - aggregated:
4.0 (based on 1172 student ratings)
NSS logo NSS ratings:
3.4 (based on 652 student ratings)
google logo Google ratings:
4.0 (based on 392 student ratings)
facebook logo 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:
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)

    • 6.0
    • All Degrees
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  • Why I chose Wolverhampton - Arandeep Rai
  • Meet some of our international students and find out what they think about Wolverhampton
  • My First Year Experience | University of Wolverhampton
  • First year students share their story - Part 1

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
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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. 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

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 Wolverhampton

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:
2615
Total:
14860
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:
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
Foreign students by nationality Academic year 2020/21 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on January 2023
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
Source: Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on January 2023

Campuses of University of Wolverhampton

University of Wolverhampton
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Mary Seacole Building, Wolverhampton
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Sister Dora Building, Walsall
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Telford Campus
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Cheshire College South and West (Crewe Campus)
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City Campus
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Walsall Campus
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South Staffordshire College (Tamworth Campus)
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South Staffordshire College (Cannock Campus)
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South Staffordshire College (Lichfield Campus)
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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 21 rankings of University of Wolverhampton.

University of Wolverhampton achieved #101 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 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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