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Student support 2025 - All UK

The years you spend at university will almost certainly have some stress and headaches, so it's great knowing your uni has your back. Our student reviewers have told us that these unis offer brilliant student support, from assistance with assignments and lectures to life guidance and more. Here are the Whatuni Student Choice Awards (WUSCAs) top picks !

1st

University of Suffolk

star rating 4.4

EASTERN ENGLAND

Engaging and diverse courses are on offer at the University of Suffolk. As a student here, you'll have access to excellent resources, services and opportunities for personal and professional development. Class sizes are small and lectures interactive, delivered by passionate and knowledgeable staff. Students here enjoy the beautiful campus location near the waterfront, providing an attractive learning environment.

Review breakdown
5 star
57%
4 star
31%
3 star
9%
2 star
3%
1 star
0%

What students love most

  • Friendly
  • Career Opportunities
  • Placements
  • Diversity
  • Facilities

2nd

Birmingham Newman University

star rating 4.4

WEST MIDLANDS

Birmingham Newman University has a small and intimate campus, giving students a unique and supportive learning experience. Lecturers are experienced and helpful and teach on a variety of courses suiting a range of interests and goals. There are plenty of opportunities for extracurricular activities too, with campus facilities including a gym, cafe, bar, sports centre and Students' Union.

What students love most

  • Friendly
  • Location
  • Course Content
  • Diversity
  • Small Campus

3rd

University of Chester

star rating 4.4

NORTH WEST ENGLAND

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.

What students love most

  • Community
  • Career Prospects
  • Staff
  • Inclusivity
  • Location

4th

University of Hertfordshire

star rating 4.2

EASTERN ENGLAND

The University of Hertfordshire boasts high-quality education and diverse learning opportunities. Industry connections help prepare students for future careers, alongside advice and support from the uni's careers and employment service. There's a variety of extracurricular activities on offer, including clubs, societies and sports, all contributing to an enriching and inclusive uni experience.

What students love most

  • Academic Excellence
  • Facilities
  • Networking Opportunities
  • Extracurricular Activities

5th

Middlesex University

star rating 4.4

LONDON

The Middlesex University students benefit from studying at a calm, quiet campus with plenty of green spaces, while being only 20 minutes away from the hustle and bustle of central London. The wide range of food and drinks vendors on campus is also a frequent mention. Middlesex has a great careers and employment service, and students have ready access to the massive and extremely diverse job market of the Greater London area.

What students love most

  • Diversity
  • Staff
  • Campus
  • Practical Courses
  • Location

6th

Lincoln Bishop University

star rating 4.4

EAST MIDLANDS

Bishop Grosseteste University is a small and friendly institution that offers great student support and academic excellence. Students loved the personalised and engaging teaching, the supportive and knowledgeable staff, and the beautiful and historic campus. The uni also provides a variety of opportunities for placements, extracurricular activities and career development.

What students love most

  • Accommodation
  • Affordability
  • Campus
  • Staff
  • Industry Placements

7th

University of Buckingham

star rating 4.3

SOUTH EAST ENGLAND

The University of Buckingham has been applauded for its brilliant student support and teaching quality by student reviewers. It's Students' Union and postgraduate study opportunities were also held in high regard, as was the campus and its facilities.

What students love most

  • Student Support
  • Postgraduate
  • Facilities
  • Lecturers
  • Students Union

8th

Buckinghamshire New University

star rating 4.4

SOUTH EAST ENGLAND

Students at Buckinghamshire New University frequently mention the abundance of study spaces and support resources with many useful learning technologies like library services and the IT helpdesk. Accommodation is described as spacious and clean, with good value for money and 24/7 security. Overall, a university which gets a lot of praise from international students and mature learners.

What students love most

  • Student Support
  • Students' Union
  • Location
  • Facilities
  • Courses

9th

Arts University Plymouth

star rating 4.5

SOUTH WEST ENGLAND

Located in the city centre, Arts University Plymouth is a welcoming and supportive creative community, offering a wide range of facilities, opportunities and resources for students. Small and intimate classes give access to different workshops, skills and studios. Students also enjoy the freedom and flexibility to explore their own interests and passions within their chosen degree.

What students love most

  • Lecturers
  • Facilities
  • Community
  • Course Content
  • Location

10th

University of Aberdeen

star rating 4.4

SCOTLAND

Reviewers were thrilled about the campuses at University of Aberdeen, enjoying its mixture of old and new buildings, as well as being easy to navigate. The facilities were also called excellent by students, including the library and the science centre. Student support, teaching quality and student life were also called out for being brilliant at the uni.

What students love most

  • Campus
  • Lecturers
  • Facilities
  • Student Support
  • Friendly
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