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University of Warwick
University of Warwick is a university in Warwick and Leamington Spa, England, in a campus setting. How it compares on official data.
6th of 142 in the overall Be Wise ranking, with a score of 87.9 out of 100. How we rank.
How it compares
| Measure | University of Warwick | Average in the overall table | What it measures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student experience | 87.8% | 85.1% | Average positive answers across seven National Student Survey 2026 themes, from 3,145 final-year students. |
| Continuation | 94.2% | 83.0% | Full-time degree students still studying or qualified a year after starting (Discover Uni). |
| Graduate prospects | 76.8% | 63.7% | Graduates in professional or managerial work, or further study, 15 months after finishing (Discover Uni). |
| Earnings | £47,200 | UK average for the same subjects | Median earnings five years after graduating, tax year 2023-24 (LEO): 23% above the UK average for the same mix of subjects. |
Sources: National Student Survey 2026, Office for Students (Open Government Licence v3.0), first degree, full-time, by teaching provider; LEO graduate outcomes, tax year 2023-24, Department for Education (Open Government Licence v3.0), median earnings five years after graduating; Discover Uni dataset, 8 September 2026 edition, HESA (CC BY 4.0), continuation and graduate prospects. All sources and licences.
What students say: National Student Survey 2026
The share of final-year students giving positive answers on each theme, next to the average for providers in the overall table.
| Theme | University of Warwick | Average |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching on my course | 91.3% | 87.5% |
| Learning opportunities | 86.8% | 85.3% |
| Assessment and feedback | 79.2% | 82.7% |
| Academic support | 92.5% | 89.1% |
| Organisation and management | 86.8% | 79.5% |
| Learning resources | 93.1% | 88.5% |
| Student voice | 84.9% | 79.8% |
Subject tables
University of Warwick appears in 18 of our 35 subject tables. Subjects need at least 50 survey responses.
| Subject | Position | Student experience | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering | 1st of 63 | 83.0% | £50,10014% above the UK average for this subject |
| Business and management | 2nd of 122 | 89.8% | £60,00067% above the UK average for this subject |
| Politics | 1st of 43 | 90.9% | £52,70038% above the UK average for this subject |
| Psychology | 3rd of 100 | 87.7% | £33,70012% above the UK average for this subject |
| Economics | 2nd of 49 | 89.3% | £68,40030% above the UK average for this subject |
| Computing | 6th of 108 | 80.9% | £71,40072% above the UK average for this subject |
| Philosophy and religious studies | 1st of 18 | 91.3% | £44,30030% above the UK average for this subject |
| Law | 9th of 87 | 84.7% | £46,50031% above the UK average for this subject |
| History and archaeology | 5th of 40 | 88.8% | £39,50018% above the UK average for this subject |
| Languages and area studies | 3rd of 20 | 88.4% | £40,60012% above the UK average for this subject |
| Biosciences | 8th of 51 | 82.9% | £41,90026% above the UK average for this subject |
| Sociology, social policy and anthropology | 12th of 74 | 88.3% | £29,6002% below the UK average for this subject |
| Mathematical sciences | 6th of 27 | 89.9% | £60,00031% above the UK average for this subject |
| Media, journalism and communications | 10th of 45 | 86.2% | £28,2001% below the UK average for this subject |
| English studies | 12th of 41 | 84.2% | £34,80014% above the UK average for this subject |
| Chemistry | 2nd of 5 | 89.0% | £43,90011% above the UK average for this subject |
| Medical sciences | 24th of 59 | 85.9% | Not published |
| Geography, earth and environmental studies | 26th of 40 | 88.2% | Not published |
Also has official data for, but not enough to rank in: Allied health, Combined and general studies, Education and teaching, Medicine and dentistry, Performing arts, Physics and astronomy.
UCAS points of past entrants
The UCAS Tariff points of recent entrants to full-time degree courses who had Tariff qualifications, from Discover Uni. These are past entrants, not offers: check each course page for entry requirements.
The middle entrant (the median) was in the 160 to 175 band, and the most common band was 160 to 175 points. Work out your UCAS points.
Courses and key facts
Discover Uni lists 179 full-time degree courses; 114 of them with a placement year, as an option or built in; 152 with a year abroad, as an option or built in.
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) rating: Gold overall (student experience Gold, student outcomes Gold). TEF covers England only and is not part of the Be Wise ranking.
University of Warwick website · Accommodation · Students' union
Course counts, TEF and links: {oa("du")}, CC BY 4.0. Check course details with the university.
Living costs in Warwick and Leamington Spa
Average private rent in the Warwick area was £1,241 a month in August 2026, against a UK average of £1,400. Student rooms usually cost less than a whole home. Cost of living in Warwick and Leamington Spa.
Is University of Warwick right for you?
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Open Be University WiseSources
- National Student Survey 2026, Office for Students
- Discover Uni dataset, 8 September 2026 edition, HESA
- LEO graduate outcomes, tax year 2023-24, Department for Education
- Price Index of Private Rents, Office for National Statistics
- Discover Uni: compare courses, official UK course comparison website
- University of Warwick: official website
Data used under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (Office for Students, Department for Education, ONS) and CC BY 4.0 (HESA). All sources and licences.
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Quick answers
Where is University of Warwick in the Be Wise ranking?
6th of 142 in the overall Be Wise ranking, with a score of 87.9 out of 100. The Be Wise ranking uses only official data on student experience, continuation, graduate prospects and earnings.
What do students say about University of Warwick?
In the 2026 National Student Survey, an average of 87.8% of final-year students gave positive answers across the seven themes, from 3,145 responses. Its highest theme compared with the average was organisation and management (86.8%, against 79.5%), and its lowest was assessment and feedback (79.2%, against 82.7%).
How many students continue their course at University of Warwick?
On Discover Uni data, 94.2% of full-time degree students were still studying or had qualified a year after starting. The average in the overall table was 83.0%.
What do University of Warwick graduates go on to do?
On Discover Uni data, 76.8% of graduates were in professional or managerial work, or further study, 15 months after finishing. The average in the overall table was 63.7%.
How much do University of Warwick graduates earn?
Median earnings five years after graduating were £47,200 in the 2023-24 tax year, according to the Department for Education's LEO data. That is 23% above the UK average for graduates of the same mix of subjects.
What UCAS points do you need for University of Warwick?
Entry requirements vary by course, so check each course page. Among recent entrants with UCAS Tariff points, the most common band was 160 to 175 points. Past entrants' points are not offers.
What is University of Warwick's TEF rating?
Gold overall in the Teaching Excellence Framework, with Gold for student experience and Gold for student outcomes, as published in the Discover Uni dataset.
How much is rent near University of Warwick?
The ONS average private rent in the Warwick area was £1,241 a month in August 2026. Student rooms in halls or shared houses usually cost less than a whole home.