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8th

in the UK for Linguistics

(Complete University Guide 2026Link opens in a new window)

7th

in the UK for Languages and Linguistics

(The Guardian University Guide 2026Link opens in a new window)

25 years

of expertise in the research and teaching of creative, media and cultural industries

Pioneering

New research in cultural and media policy, creativity, climate change, arts and enterprise and more

20+

Professional Partners

(We work with over 20 partners, including professional bodies and partner colleges, and are always looking to build new partnerships)

85%

1st and 2nd class degrees

(From 2016 to 2022, 85% of our undergraduate have achieved a first or second class honours degree)

3rd

most targeted by the UK's top graduate employers.

(The Graduate Market in 2020 published by High Fliers Research Ltd.Link opens in a new window)

6th

in the UK for Classics and Ancient History

(The Times Sunday Times 2026Link opens in a new window)

90%

of the 2016/17 Classics undergraduates went on to work, further study or both 6 months after completion

(The HESA Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education surveyLink opens in a new window)

3rd

Among UK Classics Departments

(Research Excellence Framework 2021Link opens in a new window

5th in the UK

for Research Quality

(The Times and Sunday Times UK University Rankings 2026 )

7th in the UK

for Computer Science

(The Complete University Guide 2026 and The Times and Sunday Times 2026 )

£40,000

Median salary 15 months after graduating

(Derived from the Graduate Outcomes survey of 2020/21 graduates, carried out approximately 15 months after completion*. )

Joint 4th

in the UK for Computing Research

(2021 Research Excellence Framework )

95%

of graduates are in graduate employment or further study

(The Guardian University League Table 2024 for Computer Science and Information Systems)

Top 100

in the world for Computer Science

(QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025: Computer Science and Information Systems )

14th

in the UK by subject

(QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2025)

15th

In the UK for Undergraduate Chemistry courses

(The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide, 2026)

100%

Of our Impact was judged as world leading or internationally excellent

(Research Excellence Framework, 2021)

5th

In the UK for Economics

(Complete University Guide, 2026)

1st

In the UK for Economics

(The Good University Guide, 2026)

6th

in the UK, in university subject league tables.

(Guardian University Guide, 2026)

25th

In the world for Economics and Econometrics

(QS World University Rankings, 2026)

5th

in the UK for Philosophy

(Complete University Guide 2025)

95%

of students agree that their course is 'intellectually stimulating'

(NSS 2023)

4th

In the UK for Philosophy

(The Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024)

95%

employment or in further study for our Physics graduates, 15 months after finishing their course.

(Discover UniLink opens in a new window)

6th

in the UK, in university subject league tables.

(Guardian 2026Link opens in a new window)

96.6%

of our research is world-leading or internationally excellent.

(REF 2021Link opens in a new window)

100%

4* for research environment for the second REF running.

The Research Professional News 2021 & (Times Higher Education REF 2021)

1st

in the UK for research environment at REF2014 and REF2021.

The Research Professional News 2021 & (Times Higher Education REF 2021)

4th

position on REF ‘power’, the measure of overall influence of departmental research on academic debates.

The Research Professional News 2021 & (Times Higher Education REF 2021)

88%

of our research outputs judged world leading or internationally excellent.

The Research Professional News 2021 & (Times Higher Education REF 2021)

100%

Of our Impact was judged as world leading or internationally excellent

(Research Excellence Framework, 2021)

1st

In the Russell Group for Teaching (90.3% National Student Survey 2021)

(National Student Survey, 2021)

6th

Most targeted university in the UK by the UK's top 100 graduate employers

(High Fliers, 2024)

9th

in the UK

(The Complete University Guide, 2026)

27th

in the world for department ranking

(QS World Rankings, 2026)

3rd

Nationally among Mathematical Sciences research groups for research power

(REF, 2021)

4th

in the UK for department ranking

(QS World Rankings, 2025)

1st

in Education for ‘Satisfied with teaching’

(Guardian Best UK Universities for Education, 2025)

6th

most targeted university by the UK's top 100 graduate employers

(The Graduate Market in 2024, High Fliers Research Ltd.)

8th

in the UK for Education

(Guardian Best UK Universities for Education, 2025)

98%

graduate prospects score, 3rd in the UK

(Complete University Guide 2026Link opens in a new window)

93%

of our research was rated 'world-leading' or 'internationally excellent'

(Research Excellence Framework 2021Link opens in a new window)

6th

for General Engineering

(Complete University Guide 2026Link opens in a new window)

1st

in the Russell Group for Student Voice

(NSS 2022 subject level: English StudiesLink opens in a new window)

34th

in the World for English Language and Literature

(QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025Link opens in a new window)

Top 10

for Research Environment

(Research Excellence Framework 2021Link opens in a new window)

5th

in the UK for English

(The Guardian University Guide 2026Link opens in a new window)

1st

In the UK by subject area

(National Student Survey, 2021Link opens in a new window)

1st

In the UK for Research Power

(Research Excellence Framework, 2021)

1st

In the UK for Media and Film Studies

(The Guardian University Guide, 2026)

6th

in the UK

(Complete University Guide 2024Link opens in a new window)

100%

Research outputs are world-leading or internationally excellent

(Research Excellence Framework, 2021)

Venice

Spend a term studying art, history and culture at our Venice Centre

Top 10

In the UK (History of Art, Architecture and Design subject area)

(The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide, 2026)

50

Ranked top 50 in the world

(QS World University Rankings by subject 2024Link opens in a new window)

8th

in the UK

(The Guardian Best UK universities 2023Link opens in a new window)

6th

in the UK

(The Times University Guide 2023Link opens in a new window)

8th

for Research Excellence in Law

(Research Excellence Framework UK 2021Link opens in a new window)

11th

In the UK

(The Guardian University Subject Guide 2025Link opens in a new window)

100%

Overall satisfaction

(National Student Survey, 2022)

1st

Department ranking in the UK for student experience

(The Times University Rankings, 2026)

1st

Department ranking in the UK for teaching quality

(The Times University Rankings, 2026)

1st

Overall in the UK for Liberal Arts

(The Times University Rankings, 2026)

74th

Warwick is ranked 74th in the world and top 10 in all major UK league tables

(QS World University Rankings 2026Link opens in a new window, see our Reputation page for details)

92%

Of our research has been assessed to be 'world leading' or 'internationally excellent' in the Research Excellence Framework

(REF 2021Link opens in a new window)

90%

of research in the School of Life Sciences was rated as 'world leading' or 'internationally excellent' .

(REF2021Link opens in a new window)

Top 6%

of universities globally,

(Times Higher World University Rankings 2024Link opens in a new window)

6th

best university in the UK

(Daily Mail’s University Guide 2025 - "Academic strength spans the arts, humanities and languages...")

Top 10

in the UK for Modern Languages

(The Guardian 2025Link opens in a new window)

Gold

Awarded Gold in all categories

(Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023Link opens in a new window)

1st

in the UK for Drama, Dance and Cinematics

The Times UK University Rankings, 2026

1st

In the UK for Research Power

Research Excellence Framework, 2021

90.05

Student satisfaction

The National Student Survey, 2025

4th

in the UK by the UK's top 100 graduate employers

(The Graduate Market in 2026, High Fliers Research Ltd.Link opens in a new window)

2nd

in the UK for Accounting and Finance

(The Guardian University Guide (2026)Link opens in a new window)

2nd

in the UK for Accounting and Finance

(The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide (2026)Link opens in a new window)

2nd

In the UK for International Management

(The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide (2026)Link opens in a new window)

30k

Alumni around the world

50+

Countries represented in the student body

1st

overall in the Russell Group

(NSS calculated average for the Russell Group in mathematics, 2024)

5th

Highest UK mathematics department

(Complete University Guide, 2026)

3rd

for research power and the number of 4 star, world-leading, outputs

(Research Excellence Framework 2021)

Top 30 globally

One of only four UK mathematics departments in the world top 30

(QS World Rankings University by Subject 2024: Mathematics)

4th

In the UK for Creative Writing

The Times Good University Guide, 2026

91.7%

Overall student satisfaction.

(National Student Survey, NSS 2022Link opens in a new window)