Top 10
Consistently ranked as a top 10 university in the UK
Complete University Guide 2017-2026
5 stars
for employability
International QS Stars Scheme 2023
Best
university in the world for sports-related subjects
QS World University Rankings by Subject 2017-2025
1st
Sports University of the Year
The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025 and Daily Mail Good University Guide 2025
5 stars
for teaching
International QS Stars Scheme 2023
Gold
Awarded gold for student experience, gold for student outcomes and gold overall
Teaching Excellence Framework 2023
Top 10
10th in the UK for graduate prospects
The Complete University Guide 2026