University of East London Ranking

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  Named Times Higher Education University of the Year 2025 for Teaching Quality, recognised for major gains in teaching, student satisfaction and graduate outcomes.
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  The fastest-rising university in London for graduate employability (Graduate Outcomes Survey 2025).
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  Ranked 2nd in the UK for student start-ups, reflecting strong enterprise and entrepreneurship support.
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  Students rate UEL 2nd in London and 4th in England for Overall Positivity in the National Student Survey (NSS) 2025.
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  55% of UEL's research rated "world-leading" or "internationally excellent" in the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021.
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  Ranked 33 in the UK in The Guardian University Guide 2026, a strong national position driven by teaching quality and student outcomes.
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  Recognised by Times Higher Education as one of the UK's most improved universities over the past decade.
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  Globally placed in the QS World University Rankings 2026 and the THE World University Rankings 2026 in the 1001–1200 band, with stronger standing in subject-level and UK national tables than in research-weighted global rankings.

University of East London Rankings By Program

UEL performs strongest in applied, career-focused subjects like design, health, business and the social sciences where teaching quality and industry links drive its national rankings. Selected recognitions:

Program / Measure	Source & Year	Ranking
Interior Design	The Guardian University Guide 2026	1 in the UK
Health Professions	The Guardian University Guide 2026	8 in the UK
Graphic Design	The Guardian University Guide 2026	10 in the UK
Adult Nursing ("Teaching on my course")	National Student Survey 2025	1 in London
Business & Management	The Guardian University Guide 2026	29 in the UK
Psychology	THE World Rankings by Subject 2026	Global 401–500 band
Education	THE World Rankings by Subject 2026	Global 501–600 band
Nursing	The Complete University Guide	Around 64 in the UK
Architecture & Design	UEL / award recognition	Award-winning, career-focused department