WUSCA 2023: Celebrating the Top UK Universities Voted by Students

This week, we are pleased to announce the Whatuni Student Choice Awards (WUSCA 2023) recipients, an annual event that celebrates the student perspective and recognises excellence in the education sector.

Beyond the excitement of the awards ceremony, there is a wealth of valuable data and insights. As overall satisfaction is no longer included in the NSS this year, these reviews serve as a crucial resource for students when making decisions and give voice to those currently studying. The annual Whatuni Student Choice Awards (WUSCAs) have once again highlighted the exceptional efforts made by higher education institutions across the UK to provide their students with a top-quality educational experience. collected over 35,000 real student reviews on campuses and using the Whatuni website.

AHZ extends our warmest congratulations to all the winners and nominees of the 2023 WUSCAs! If you want to know more about the category winners and the awards ceremony, check out the results-

University of the Year WUSCA 2023

Nottingham Trent University

Nottingham Trent University claims the top position as University of the Year, rising from second place in the latest rankings of WUSCA 2022.

University College Birmingham

University College Birmingham secures second place as University of the Year in the latest 2022 rankings after holding the top spot in the previous year.

Aberystwyth University

Aberystwyth University wins hearts and climbs the ranks, jumping from 19th to 3rd place in 2023, which proves their quality of education and student satisfaction.

University of Sheffield

The University of Sheffield drops from 3rd to 4th place in 2023 after being the top 3rd university the previous year.

University of Chester

The University of Chester’s hard work pays off as they soar to 5th in the 2023 rankings, a remarkable jump from 25th in the previous year.

University of Leeds

Congratulations to the University of Leeds for their impressive leap in rankings, moving up from 21st to 6th position in the latest university rankings.

York St John University

York St John University climbs the ranks to claim 7th position in the latest university rankings, up from 10th place in the previous year.

Bangor University

Bangor University drops from 4th to 8th place in 2023, down from their previous rankings.

Loughborough University

Loughborough University celebrates its rise in the rankings, securing 9th position in the latest university rankings, up from its previous ranking.

University of Strathclyde

The University of Strathclyde celebrates its impressive ascent in the latest university rankings, securing the 10th position and moving up from its previous ranking.

Career prospects

1.   Harper Adams University
2.   University College Birmingham
3.   Bishop Grosseteste University
4.   Plymouth Marjon University
5.   University of Suffolk
6.   Swansea University
7.   Loughborough University
8.   Glyndwr University, Wrexham
9.   University of Chester
10. Staffordshire University

Facilities

● Loughborough University
● University College Birmingham
● Edge Hill University
● Nottingham Trent University
● Aberystwyth University
● Cardiff Metropolitan University
● De Montfort University
● University of Chester
● Newman University, Birmingham
● Leeds Beckett University

Student Support

1.   Bishop Grosseteste University
2.   University College Birmingham
3.   Glyndwr University, Wrexham
4.   University of Aberdeen
5.   Newman University, Birmingham
6.   University of Chester
7.   Leeds Trinity University
8.   Plymouth Marjon University
9.   University of Leicester
10. Buckinghamshire New University

International


Students give their university an overall rating of one to five; average those results to create overall ratings for each university across ten categories of student experiences such as university of the year, Career prospects, Lecturers and teaching quality, Halls and student accommodation, Student support, Facilities, Students’ union, Student life, Postgraduate and many more.