NTU ranked as a top 25 university by The Guardian University Guide 2026
Published: 15/09/2025
We're delighted to announce that NTU has been ranked one of the top 25 universities in the country by The Guardian University Guide 2026.
The Guide uses eight measures of performance, covering all stages of the student life cycle. Our rise in ranking from 49th place last year is down to our improved scores in areas like teaching, assessment and feedback, and value added – which looks how our students' grades have improved from degree entry to graduation.
In addition to the overall ranking, there were also some great subject performances:
- NTU has ranked first for Forensic Science, with an impressive 100/100 score.
- Our Animal Science and Agriculture courses achieved a top 5 rank.
- Our Interior Design and Creative Writing courses ranked in the top 10.
- All Nottingham Business School courses achieved a top 20 place.
- Computer Science, Mental Health, Nursing, Graphic Design, Fashion and Textiles were also ranked in the top 25% of their subject tables.
This is all down to your feedback! A huge thank you to our final years who took part in the NSS and we’re so proud to be providing an outstanding student experience.