If you’ve ever wondered which unis students are actually happiest at, the latest satisfaction rankings have some pretty interesting results. Spoiler: the University of Bristol comes out on top with an impressive 9.0/10 average score.
Students at Bristol say the big reasons for their high ratings are:
- Really solid support services
- A strong sense of community
- Loving life in the city
Honestly, it makes sense — Bristol’s got a great student vibe.
Top 5 Universities for Student Satisfaction
Here’s how the leaderboard looks:
- University of Bristol – 9.0
- Swansea University – 8.6
- University of Manchester – 8.5
- Sheffield Hallam University – 8.5
- Manchester Metropolitan University – 8.5
These unis seem to shine when it comes to student support, community feel, and overall quality of life.
Bottom 5 Universities for Student Satisfaction
And on the other end of the list, some universities scored noticeably lower:
- University of Central Lancashire – 6.3
- Cardiff University – 6.1
- Liverpool John Moores University – 6.0
- University of Leicester – 6.0
- City, St George’s, University of London – 5.5
Students at these unis mentioned things like heavier workloads and weaker support services as reasons for their lower ratings.




