Middlesex University leads new 2026 student rankings focused on course quality and careers support

A new set of student-led rankings for 2026 has placed Middlesex University at the top of a national league table assessing 209 institutions across England. Based on 28,430 verified student reviews, the rankings evaluate five core categories: accommodation, course quality, student social life, graduate careers, and likelihood to recommend.

The annual table is compiled by Uni Compare, an online platform that aggregates student feedback alongside official data to offer insights into the UK university experience. This year’s findings highlight strong performance across northern universities, high social engagement scores, and variable support in career services.

Middlesex University leads with an overall score of 4.23, followed closely by Liverpool John Moores University (4.22) and Nottingham Trent University (4.21). Student recommendation rates across the top 10 range from 95 percent to 100 percent, with Newcastle University achieving full endorsement.

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