Birmingham Newman University climbs 35 places in The Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025

20/09/2024 by Newman Staff
Students at Birmingham Newman University
Birmingham Newman University is the highest climbing university moving up 35 places (Litherland Photography)

Birmingham Newman University is the highest climbing university in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025, moving up 35 places.

In the latest edition of The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025, Birmingham Newman University has climbed to 90th place, which is 35 places higher than last year.

This announcement follows the latest edition of the Guardian University Guide, where Birmingham Newman University climbed to 71st place, firmly within the top 75 – also the biggest rise by any UK university.

The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025 has also positioned Birmingham Newman University for the following accolades:

  • 5th in the UK for teaching quality
  • 5th in the UK for student satisfaction
  • 7th out of 11 providers in the West Midlands region (up from 11th in the previous year)
  • 5th in the UK for Social Inclusion

This achievement marks a significant milestone in the University’s journey, showcasing its dedication to providing high-quality education and a supportive learning environment for students. The rise in rankings reflects Birmingham Newman University’s commitment to academic excellence and student satisfaction.

The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025 provides prospective students with essential information for making informed higher education choices, evaluating aspects from teaching quality and student experience to degree completion rates and graduate employment prospects at 134 UK universities.

Professor Jackie Dunne, Vice Chancellor of Birmingham Newman University said: “We are delighted that the university has been recognised as the fastest-rising university in The Times/Sunday Times University Guide 2025. Following the similar achievement in the Guardian University League Tables, this success reflects the hard work and dedication of our staff and students, and our commitment to delivering an outstanding educational experience.

As we embark on a new academic year, our focus remains squarely on our students, ensuring they have every opportunity to realise their full potential. We take great pride in offering the highest quality student experience.

Birmingham Newman University plays a vital role in expanding educational opportunities and driving social and economic development within our region, as well as the communities we serve in the West Midlands and beyond.”

The jump in the Times and Guardian rankings follows a series of recent awards, including:

Birmingham Newman University offers foundation, undergraduate, and postgraduate degrees in subjects ranging from teaching and education to business management, criminology, and law. It will host an Open Day on Saturday, October 5th, 2024, from 10:00 – 15:00.

.*Measured by overall % positivity of full-time first-degree students in the National Student Survey 2024.”

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