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Rankings and accreditations
League tables and rankings
We are continuously focused on improving our teaching, research, and employability outcomes, while enhancing the overall student experience. University rankings and league tables provide valuable recognition of the areas where we excel and inspire us to keep pushing forward in the areas that matter most.
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.
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 under-represented 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 recognized 55% of the University of East London's research as 'world-leading' or 'internationally excellent.' Notably, 60% of research outputs and 54% 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% 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
The University of East London has been named the University of the Year for Teaching Quality in the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025.
Shortlisted University of the Year
The University of East London was shortlisted as University of the Year in the Times Higher Education Awards 2023.
Quality Assurance Agency - Quality mark
QAA checks how UK universities and colleges maintain the standard of their higher education provision and improve the quality of UK higher education. The QAA diamond logo and 'QAA' are registered trademarks of the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education.
Mental Health Charter Award
The University of East London is one of only five universities in the UK to be granted the Mental Health Charter Award.
The award, created by Student Minds, recognise universities that have made an ongoing commitment to continually improve the mental health and wellbeing of students and staff.
Athena Swan
We hold the Athena Swan Silver award. The Athena Swan Silver recognises UEL's commitment to, and success in, supporting gender equality.
Race Equality Charter
UEL holds a Silver Race Equality Charter (REC) award. The charter is managed by higher education charity Advance HE which supports and encourages universities to work towards race equality through improving the representation, progression and success of minority ethnic staff and students within higher education.
Living Wage Employer
UEL is a Living Wage Employer. The Living Wage means that all UEL staff and the employees of its contractors earn at least an hourly rate set independently and updated annually, based on the cost of living in the capital.
Disability Confident
UEL is a Disability Confident Employer under the government’s Disability Confident Scheme. Attaining this level 2 badge under the scheme was achieved by conducting a self-assessment and testing our commitments against a set of statements about employing disabled people. About 7 per cent of all UEL staff in 2023/24 disclosed having a form of disability or another; this figure has remained constant for about three years. We are working on further reducing our non-disclosure rate which is currently at 5 per cent (2023/24). Our disability recruitment data shows that, in 2023/24, 6 per cent of applicants with a disability were appointed, compared to 4 per cent of applicants without a disability.
UEL is continuously working on improving the working experience of our employees with a form of disability or another by reviewing our Disability Policy and carrying out various projects/initiatives. We hope to become a Disability Confident Leader (level 3) by 2028.
Stonewall Diversity Champion
Stonewall has awarded UEL Diversity Champion accreditation for our attempts to address the needs of lesbians, gay men and bisexuals in the wider community. We are committed to equality in all aspects of participation at UEL.
Investors in People
IiP is a quality standard that focuses on delivering continuous improvement in service delivery through the development of all employees within an organisation.
HR Excellence in Research Award
UEL has received the HR Excellence in Research Award from the European Commission. The award acknowledges the university’s commitment to ensuring a good working environment and career development opportunities for research staff.
People and Planet Green League Table
In 2013 UEL was awarded first-class honours in the Green University League Table for the second year running, a result of our strong commitment to the environment.
ISO14001 accredited Environmental Management System
The ISO 14000 family of standards provides resources for organisations looking to manage their environmental responsibilities. UEL has an ISO14,001:2004-accredited Environmental Management System (EMS).
2019 ROSPA President's Award
UEL has been awarded Gold for the 12th year running in the RoSPA Occupational Health and Safety Awards 2019. The award acknowledges the university’s ongoing commitment to a good health and safety management system.
London Healthy Workplace Charter Awards 2017
UEL has been awarded Commitment level for the London Healthy Workplace Charter Awards 2017. The award acknowledges the university’s ongoing commitment to health and wellbeing in the workplace.
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