The University of Birmingham has improved in all areas, ranking seventh in the Russell Group.
The National Student Survey (NSS) has published its latest results, and the University of Birmingham has outperformed the higher education sector, with an improvement of 4.2% across the average of all institutional questions, compared to a sector average of 1.9%.
Computer Science at the University of Birmingham is now second out of all higher education institutions and is the number one Computer Science course at a Russell Group university, with scores of over 90% satisfaction for every question area.
The NSS allows students to provide feedback on their programmes, and on their teaching, assessment and academic support. It provides crucial insights for universities and colleges on students’ academic experience, and on areas of delivery and organisation that require improvement.
The NSS results reflect both the dedication of academic and professional services staff who work so hard to make that happen, and our efforts to work closely with our student community, listen to their feedback and act rapidly to improve their learning experience. As we approach the start of the next academic year, we look forward to continuing that effort.
University of Birmingham Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Education) Professor Deborah Longworth said: “Universities are places of teaching and learning and, when our students come through our gates, we want them to have an excellent education – one that supports to them to flourish in their study and in their future lives.
“The NSS results reflect both the dedication of academic and professional services staff who work so hard to make that happen, and our efforts to work closely with our student community, listen to their feedback and act rapidly to improve their learning experience. As we approach the start of the next academic year, we look forward to continuing that effort.”
The scores reflect the strength of our partnership with students and our shared commitment to creating a world-class learning environment.
Professor Matthew Leeke, Deputy Head of the School of Computer Science, said: “We are delighted with the results of NSS 2025. The scores reflect the strength of our partnership with students and our shared commitment to creating a world-class learning environment.”
This year, the University celebrates 125 years since it received its royal charter from Queen Victoria in 1900. Highlights from this anniversary year, include improvements in important rankings tables, gaining four places to 76th in the QS World University Rankings 2025. In the QS World University Rankings by Subject, six subjects are among the Top 50, with a further 20 in the top 100.
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