University of Wolverhampton

The University of Wolverhampton ranked among the Top 10 universities in the UK and No.1 in the West Midlands in the 2026 Whatuni Student Choice Awards ‘University of the Year’ category. Based on direct student feedback, the university was also rated Top 5 in the UK for halls of residence, Top 10 for facilities, student support and Students’ Union, Top 15 for lecturers and teaching quality, and Top 20 for postgraduate study and student life.  The university was rated 9th in the UK for overall student satisfaction and among the sector’s best for Teaching, Learning Opportunities and Assessment, according to the latest National Student Survey (NSS) 2026 results.  The University of Wolverhampton has been ranked third in the UK for social mobility, according to the 2025 English Social Mobility Index published by the Higher Education Policy Institute (HEPI). It was also ranked 11th out of 115 for social inclusion in England and Wales by The Times Good University Guide 2026.  The university achieved a QS Stars, 5-Star Rating (‘Excellent’) – the highest possible rating – in the internationally respected QS Stars framework (QS Top Universities 2026).  The University of Wolverhampton has been placed Top 5 in the UK for three years running for teaching first generation students in the Daily Mail University Rankings 2026, also rising 17 places in the overall rankings for 2026.

Guaranteed work placements and industry-accredited courses ensure graduates are career-ready. A dedicated Careers, Employability and Success team provides expert help during your degree and after graduation, linking with hundreds of employers and community groups needing volunteering skills. Help is available to improve your career-readiness, whether you want guidance to perfect your CV; to build up your volunteering hours while studying; start your own business; or to gain international experience highly regarded by employers by immersing yourself in new cultures.

For 2026-27, UK-based undergraduate degree courses; HNC/HND and foundation degree courses; and courses taught at partner colleges are £9,790 per year. For international students joining in 2026-27 the fees are: Undergraduate, non-lab based: £17,600; Postgraduate, non-lab based: £18,465; Undergraduate, lab based: £18,700; Postgraduate, lab based: £19,859. Here you can find the university's UK ‘home’ student fee information and International fee information.

The university offers an Access Bursary of £1,000 per year for students with deafness/hearing impairment, care leavers or estranged students. Full-time, UK undergraduate students studying at a University of Wolverhampton campus may be eligible for the WLV Wallet bursary, totalling £300 to spend in a dedicated online store to purchase a range of resources to help you make the most of university life, including digital and technology products, stationery, books, mobile data, and much more.  Other University of Wolverhampton scholarships and bursaries available include: Sports Scholarships with financial and package benefits; the Dennis Turner Hardship Fund for students facing financial difficulty arising from a sudden and unpredicted change in their circumstances; and a wide range of international scholarships and bursaries for students from overseas.