ÃÛÑ¿TV University celebrates top 10 national position for teaching quality
Released: 24.09.25
ÃÛÑ¿TV University has secured its place among the UK’s best, rising five places overall in the prestigious Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026 and earning a Top 10 national ranking for Teaching Quality. 
This recognition reinforces Marjon’s reputation as a leading light for teaching excellence, with similarly strong results across student experience and social inclusion. 
 Out of 130 universities featured, ÃÛÑ¿TV now sits 70th in the UK, a five-place leap in an increasingly competitive sector. 
- Teaching quality: TOP 10 IN THE UK (8TH) and FIRST IN THE SOUTH WEST (out of 13 universities) 
- Student experience: TOP 10 IN ENGLAND (out of 108 universities), SECOND IN THE SOUTH WEST, and 30th IN THE UK 
- Social inclusion - 12th IN THE UK 
The Sunday Times Good University Guide is one of the strongest indicators of overall university performance in the UK. It pulls together a wide range of other statistics including the National Student Survey, the Research Excellence Framework, entry standards from UCAS, graduate outcomes in the jobs market or further study, student retention, First-class and 2:1 degrees awarded, and student-staff ratios. 
Professor Claire Taylor, Marjon’s Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive said: “Our mission is to end social inequity through life-changing teaching, learning, research and knowledge exchange. With our focus on preparing students for impactful roles within public services, professional and community sectors, and drawing on our strengths in education and teacher training, nursing and allied healthcare, sport, media, business and social sciences, these results affirm our mission and the impact of anambitious approach that listens to and supports every student. 
“We look forward to welcoming future students to our upcoming Open Days and showcasing all that Marjon has to offer."  
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