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Rankings and accreditations
Rankings and accreditations
UEL is delivering a careers-first education that students rate highly and employers value. Our latest results show big gains in teaching quality, student positivity, and graduate employability.
The impact of our 10-year strategy, Vision 2028, is becoming increasingly visible and having a tangible, meaningful effect on our students’ lives and career opportunities, as well as our local and global communities.
Professor Amanda Broderick
Vice Chancellor and President
Find out more about our 10-year strategy, progress and impact.
The Careers Guarantee is driving our incredible transformation. We are now the fastest-rising university in London for graduate employability (GOS 2025), we are ranked 2nd in the UK for student start-ups, and our students rate us 2nd in London and 4th in England for Overall Positivity (NSS 2025).
Subject specific rankings
Architecture
Our Architecture and Design subject area is an award-winning, career-focused department that celebrates cultural diversity and creative thinking. With prestigious achievements such as the Broadgate Prize, the 2023 MacEwen Award, and international competition recognition, we equip students to become socially aware, innovative professionals ready to shape the future of the built environment.
Psychology
Our Applied Psychology courses ranked 1st in London for “The Teaching on my Course” in the 2025 National Student Survey (results published 9 July 2025).
Business Management
Our Business Management courses ranked 1st in the UK in 8 categories, including “Teaching on my course” & “Learning Opportunities” in the 2025 National Student Survey (results published 9 July 2025).
Social Community Work
Our Childhood and Youth Studies courses ranked 1st in the UK for “The Teaching on my Course” in the 2025 National Student Survey (results published 9 July 2025).
Hospitality, Events and Tourism
Our Tourism, Transport and Travel courses ranked 1st in the UK in 3 categories, including “Learning Opportunities” & “Assessment and Feedback” in the 2025 National Student Survey (results published 9 July 2025)
Biomedical Science
We are in the top three London universities for student satisfaction for biomedical courses, based on how satisfied students are with the quality of teaching they receive (Complete University Guide, 2025).
Our Biomedical Science (non-specific) courses ranked 1st in London for “The Teaching on my Course” in the 2025 National Student Survey (results published 9 July 2025)
Nursing
Our Adult Nursing courses ranked 1st in London for “The Teaching on my Course” in the 2025 National Student Survey (results published 9 July 2025).
Ranked number 1 in the UK and 2nd globally for addressing inequalities
The University of East London has been recognised by the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2020. These rankings are the only global performance tables that measure universities against the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. Our top position in Reduced Inequalities highlights our commitment to impactful research on social disparities, strong anti-discrimination policies, and a dedication to recruiting staff and students from underrepresented groups. This recognition reflects our ongoing efforts to promote equality and inclusivity within the university and beyond.
REF 2021
The Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021 has recognised 55 per cent of the University of East London's research as 'world-leading' or 'internationally excellent.' Notably, 60 per cent of research outputs and 54 per cent of impact cases achieved these top ratings. This recognition underscores UEL’s strength in areas like health, sustainability, social policy, and computer science, where 100 per cent of impact cases were rated as outstanding. UEL’s research is making significant global contributions, from advancing disruptive technologies to influencing international policy, all while addressing key societal challenges aligned with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals.
Accreditations
- University of the Year for Teaching Quality
Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025 - Shortlisted University of the Year 2025
Times Higher Education Awards 2025 - 2:1 Accreditation 2025/2026
People and Planet Green League Table - Shortlisted University of the Year 2023
Times Higher Education Awards 2023 - Teaching Excellence Framework Silver Award
- Quality Assurance Agency - Quality mark
- Mental Health Charter Award
- Athena Swan Silver Award
- Silver Race Equality Charter (REC)
- Living Wage Employer
- Disability Confident Employer
- Stonewall Diversity Champion
- HR Excellence in Research Award
- ISO14001 accredited Environmental Management System
- 2019 ROSPA President's Award
- London Healthy Workplace Charter Awards 2017
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