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University of Wolverhampton
University of Wolverhampton is a university in Wolverhampton, England, in a city setting. How it compares on official data.
97th of 142 in the overall Be Wise ranking, with a score of 33.4 out of 100. How we rank.
How it compares
| Measure | University of Wolverhampton | Average in the overall table | What it measures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student experience | 87.4% | 85.1% | Average positive answers across seven National Student Survey 2026 themes, from 2,032 final-year students. |
| Continuation | 80.6% | 83.0% | Full-time degree students still studying or qualified a year after starting (Discover Uni). |
| Graduate prospects | 55.9% | 63.7% | Graduates in professional or managerial work, or further study, 15 months after finishing (Discover Uni). |
| Earnings | £28,900 | UK average for the same subjects | Median earnings five years after graduating, tax year 2023-24 (LEO): 13% below 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 Wolverhampton | Average |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching on my course | 89.7% | 87.5% |
| Learning opportunities | 88.4% | 85.3% |
| Assessment and feedback | 89.0% | 82.7% |
| Academic support | 89.0% | 89.1% |
| Organisation and management | 82.0% | 79.5% |
| Learning resources | 89.9% | 88.5% |
| Student voice | 83.8% | 79.8% |
Subject tables
University of Wolverhampton appears in 12 of our 35 subject tables. Subjects need at least 50 survey responses.
| Subject | Position | Student experience | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creative arts and design | 32nd of 79 | 85.9% | £23,10015% below the UK average for this subject |
| Education and teaching | 24th of 57 | 90.6% | £29,3002% below the UK average for this subject |
| Allied health | 32nd of 61 | 89.5% | £27,40021% below the UK average for this subject |
| Computing | 61st of 108 | 88.5% | £30,00028% below the UK average for this subject |
| Sport and exercise sciences | 26th of 43 | 88.6% | £29,6003% below the UK average for this subject |
| Business and management | 85th of 122 | 93.4% | £27,60023% below the UK average for this subject |
| Engineering | 47th of 63 | 85.9% | £44,100In line with the UK average for this subject |
| Nursing and midwifery | 59th of 75 | 82.0% | £35,9004% below the UK average for this subject |
| Psychology | 92nd of 100 | 83.8% | £24,90017% below the UK average for this subject |
| Medical sciences | 55th of 59 | 85.1% | Not published |
| Law | 82nd of 87 | 89.4% | £24,90030% below the UK average for this subject |
| Health and social care | 34th of 35 | 88.3% | £25,30018% below the UK average for this subject |
Also has official data for, but not enough to rank in: Architecture, building and planning, Biosciences, Economics, English studies, General, applied and forensic sciences, History and archaeology, Mathematical sciences, Media, journalism and communications, Pharmacology, toxicology and pharmacy, Sociology, social policy and anthropology.
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 80 to 95 band, and the most common band was 64 to 79 points. Work out your UCAS points.
Courses and key facts
Discover Uni lists 175 full-time degree courses; 33 of them with a placement year, as an option or built in.
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) rating: Bronze overall (student experience Bronze, student outcomes Bronze). TEF covers England only and is not part of the Be Wise ranking.
University of Wolverhampton website · Accommodation · Students' union
Course counts, TEF and links: {oa("du")}, CC BY 4.0. Check course details with the university.
Living costs in Wolverhampton
Average private rent in the Wolverhampton area was £945 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 Wolverhampton.
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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 Wolverhampton: 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 Wolverhampton in the Be Wise ranking?
97th of 142 in the overall Be Wise ranking, with a score of 33.4 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 Wolverhampton?
In the 2026 National Student Survey, an average of 87.4% of final-year students gave positive answers across the seven themes, from 2,032 responses. Its highest theme compared with the average was assessment and feedback (89.0%, against 82.7%), and its lowest was academic support (89.0%, against 89.1%).
How many students continue their course at University of Wolverhampton?
On Discover Uni data, 80.6% 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 Wolverhampton graduates go on to do?
On Discover Uni data, 55.9% 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 Wolverhampton graduates earn?
Median earnings five years after graduating were £28,900 in the 2023-24 tax year, according to the Department for Education's LEO data. That is 13% below the UK average for graduates of the same mix of subjects.
What UCAS points do you need for University of Wolverhampton?
Entry requirements vary by course, so check each course page. Among recent entrants with UCAS Tariff points, the most common band was 64 to 79 points. Past entrants' points are not offers.
What is University of Wolverhampton's TEF rating?
Bronze overall in the Teaching Excellence Framework, with Bronze for student experience and Bronze for student outcomes, as published in the Discover Uni dataset.
How much is rent near University of Wolverhampton?
The ONS average private rent in the Wolverhampton area was £945 a month in August 2026. Student rooms in halls or shared houses usually cost less than a whole home.