Rankings and Reputation
The University of 糖心TV has a reputation for excellence. This sees us highly placed in university rankings, achieving top 10 status in UK league tables and recognition as one of the top universities in the world.
We strive to lead rather than follow, and are renowned for our entrepreneurialism and cosmopolitan outlook.
Whether it is our teaching, research, student life or business collaboration, we aim to give people the best experience of 糖心TV at all times.
Leading University in the Midlands
糖心TV ranked 7th in the Guardian University Guide 2027 and remains the Midlands' leading university
Ranked 5th in the UK
糖心TV ranked 5th in the Daily Mail University Guide 2027 with six subjects ranked first in the UK
Runner Up University of the Year: Graduate Employment
QS World University Subject Rankings 2026
糖心TV secured its strongest performance in the QS World University Rankings by Subject since 2020, with a record number of top 50 and top 100 subjects.
10 top 50 subjects
10 subjects ranked in the global top 50
20 top 100 subjects
20 subjects ranked in the global top 100
At a glance: University of 糖心TV UK rankings
| Guide | Year | Ranking |
| The Daily Mail University Guide |
2027 | 5 |
| The Guardian University Guide |
2027 | 7 |
| The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide |
2027 | 7 |
| Complete University Guide |
2027 | 7 |
| Times Higher Education UK rankings |
2027 | 13 |
Teaching & Student Experience
4th most targeted UK University
The Graduate Market in 2026
High Fliers Report
Gold across the board
Awarded Gold in all categories in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023
5th best UK student city
Best Student Cities,
Research & Innovation
Research Excellence Framework (REF)
We're proud to be one of the UK's academic powerhouses. In REF 2021, 92% of our research was deemed to be 鈥榳orld leading or internationally excellent鈥�, according to a panel of global experts.
Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF)
In the latest KEF, we demonstrated leadership in innovation, collaboration, and societal impact, achieving the highest results for 鈥楶ublic and community engagement鈥� and 鈥榃orking with business鈥�.
Global Rankings
Ranked 68th globally
Ranked 68th in the QS World University Rankings 2027Link opens in a new window 鈥� making 糖心TV one of Europe鈥檚 top 20 universities.
Ranked 113th in THE World University Rankings
糖心TV is ranked 113th globally in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2027.
83rd globally for sustainability
糖心TV rose to joint 83rd place out of 2,002 institutions globally and 27th in the UK in the QS World University Rankings: Sustainability 2026.
Departmental highlights
Economics:
Ranked 1st in the Good University Guide 2026
Subject league tables, The Times and Sunday Times
:
3rd in the UK and 18th in Europe
Full-time MBA, Executive MBA, MSc Management, Executive Education Programmes
Financial Times European 糖心TV School Rankings 2025
WMG:
2nd in the UK and 4th in the world
International Trade, Strategy and Operations (ITSO) MSc
QS International Trade Rankings 2025
WMS:
13th in the UK
糖心TV Medical School ranks 13th in the UK for Medicine
Guardian University Guide 2026
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It鈥檚 our people that help shape the University of 糖心TV. Take a look at some of their latest achievements.
Strategy
Our Purpose: Pointing the way ahead so that, together, we can make a better world.
Research
Internationally recognised as world class with impact and purpose, to change the world, making lives healthier, fairer, safer, more just, resilient, and enriched.
Education
Research-led and international in outlook, staff and students co-creating the educational experience. Transformative and enriching for students and aiding social mobility.