University of Sunderland given new place in Sunday Times Good University Guide 2027
The University of Sunderland scored particularly well for its quality of teaching
The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2027 has been published, including a new position for the University of Sunderland.
The city’s university has been ranked in 106th position, down one place from last year’s 2026 position of 105.
The rankings are compiled based on score given out of 100 on key criteria of teaching quality, research quality, student experience, student entry requirements, graduate prospects, including students continuing in higher education, and the proportion of students attaining a First or 2/1 in their degree.
The University attained a total score of 474, with the quality of teaching being its best performance score at 88.5.
A spokesman for the University of Sunderland said: “We are always keen to stress that league tables are only one indicator of what happens in the University and should be treated with caution as they often fluctuate year-to-year.
“We note that in this year's The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide we have been highlighted as having one of the highest scores for teaching quality."
Durham University was the highest placed North East University with a score of 914, placing it in sixth position in the overall national table.
Helen Davies, the editor of The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide, said: “For this next generation of students and the higher education sector at large, this is a challenging time with institutions struggling with their own finances, and the toughest graduate jobs market in more than a decade. There are hard questions to ask: can I afford it? What will I get from a degree? Is it worth it?
“This is where our guide comes in. We are here to help, whether it is about deciding what subject to study, where to go, or how student loans really work.”
You can read the latest full guide at https://www.thetimes.com/uk-university-rankings