Best of the best 2026

Considering a postgraduate degree after your undergrad? Or want to build up your skillset to help improve your career prospects? Our Whatuni Student Choice Awards student reviewers reckon these universities offer great postgraduate opportunities and services.
The university's newly upgraded students' union gets a lot of praise from reviewers, who speak about the busy programme of events and activities, as well as having a superb range of student services all under one roof. Student life is obviously a key feature of Queen's, and there are plenty of great clubs and societies for students to get involved with.
A commonly mentioned aspect of the University of Chester is its welcoming campus, which is small enough to feel comfortable, yet large enough to give a proper university feel. Many facilities are widely praised, including the newly renovated library, and accommodation which is very close to both campus and city centre. Small class sizes across the university give a personal feel to tuition, and reviewers highlight the high level of support from course tutors, library staff and careers team.
Recent reviews frequently mention the quality of support given by Nottingham Trent University and its team of course admins, particularly with regard to health and well-being, as well as support for international students. The university community is praised for being diverse and inclusive. Another major benefit seems to be the connectedness of the campus with the city centre and its amenities, as well as the conveniently short distance between university and halls of residence.
De Montfort University (DMU) is popular for its academic quality, student support and career development. DMU is known for diverse and innovative courses led by expert lecturers, and is home to modern and well-maintained facilities. Courses here come with an important global perspective as well as many practical learning opportunities to support students in their future careers.
York St John is a small, welcoming university which receives a lot of comments from student reviewers about the look of the buildings and campus, featuring both modern and traditional architecture. Campus facilities are frequently praised, including the university library which is open 24/7. The most overwhelmingly popular comments mention the high level of support given for both academic and personal matters, including services like well-being and the student support fund.
A vibrant atmosphere, quality teaching and state-of-the-art facilities were all listed as great reasons for studying at the University of Birmingham by its reviewers. Many students and appreciated the university's responsiveness to student feedback and got a lot of value from the support systems in place at the institution.
If Sunderland's student reviews could be boiled down to three words, those words would be friendly, welcoming and affordable. The academic staff get a lot of shout outs for being super supportive and willing to go the extra mile to help students in need. Facilities are well reviewed as well, and there are several mentions of free travel options between campuses and accommodations.
Sheffield Hallam University's students are impressed with its snazzy facilities and great first year accommodation. The campus is well-staffed and offers plenty of opportunities for students to socialise. Many reviewers were also particularly impressed with the Students' Union at the uni for being so welcoming and friendly.
The University of Wales Trinity Saint David was commended for it supportive and knowledgeable lecturers, the modern facilities and its location in beautiful Swansea. Its students liked the small class sizes and the blend of natural beauty and city life that Swansea offers, resulting in a well-rounded university experience. The comprehensive support services for students were also highlighted as being brilliant.

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