The University of Liverpool, Liverpool John Moores, University of Manchester and more are ranked in the Good University Guide 2023.
Teenagers across the country are nervously waiting to find out which universities they will be attending in September, as A-Level results arrive on Thursday.
Released on August 17, the exam results will determine the outcome of university applications for many, with conditional offers requiring specific grades.
Liverpool is a popular spot for students, with the buzzing night life appealing to those leaving home for the first time. But, how do Liverpool’s universities fare in regional and national rankings?
The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023 reveals the rankings of the North West’s 11 universities, encompassing data including graduate prospects, degree results, research quality, and student satisfaction and experience.
According to these indicators, The University of Liverpool topped the list for Merseyside, and ranked 33rd on the national list, but it wasn’t the best rated university in the North West.
Below, from best to worst, are all of the universities in the region, and where they placed in the academic league table.
Liverpool is a popular spot for students, with the buzzing night life appealing to those leaving home for the first time. But, how do Liverpool’s universities fare in regional and national rankings?
5. Liverpool John Moores University - National Rank 71
“Students at LJMU reported significantly improved rates of student satisfaction in the latest National Student Survey compared with the year before. In our analysis of the outcomes, published in summer 2022, LJMU has leapt 49 places year-on-year for student satisfaction.” Photo: Wikimedia Commons
6. Edge Hill University - National Rank 78
“Following the addition of a medical school, Edge Hill is continuing to focus on Stem (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) subjects, recently adding more computer science courses to the curriculum. New engineering degrees are on the way in 2023. Graduate prospects have held up, improving six places to 78th in our analysis.” Photo: Submit
7. Liverpool Hope University - National Rank 80
“Liverpool Hope has announced plans for several campus development projects. A proposed £6 million IQ Building at the main Hope Park campus will house a simulation lab equipped with virtual reality hardware, while at the university’s Creative Campus a multimillion-pound Motion Picture Factory, due to open in late 2022, is dedicated to film and television production, and comprises three studios.” Photo: Liverpool Hope University
8. University of Salford - National Rank 88
“Students at Salford this term will be the first to access the new £65 million Science, Engineering and Environment (SEE) Building on the university’s main Peel Park campus. The 100% electric-powered building features open spaces to promote collaborative working between students, staff and industry.” Photo: Parrot of Doom/Wikimedia
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