Edge Hill University has once again demonstrated its status as a leading regional institution by achieving outstanding results in the newly released 2026 National Student Survey (NSS). The Ormskirk-based university outperformed the UK sector average in several key categories, with students praising its exceptional learning resources, supportive assessment feedback, and the genuine voice they have in their education.
Top Rankings in Key Categories
The annual UK-wide survey, conducted by the Office for Students, captures honest feedback from final-year undergraduates to help shape the future of higher education. Edge Hill secured impressive rankings, including first in the North West for learning resources, second in the North West for student voice, third in the North West for freedom of expression, and fourth in the entire UK for learning resources.
These results place Edge Hill at the top of the tables both locally and nationally, highlighting the university's commitment to delivering an exceptional, modern, and supportive environment for every student.
University-Wide Effort Praised
Professor Kurt Allman, Deputy Vice-Chancellor, said: “We are all thrilled by this year’s NSS results. They are clear evidence of how committed we are to providing the best possible experience for students. I’d like to thank all our colleagues for continuing to place student development and wellbeing at the centre of their efforts, this is a wonderful reward for them to know their hard work is having an impact in such a meaningful way.”
The success is the result of a university-wide effort, with teams from all departments – from frontline student-facing roles to senior leadership – listening carefully to student feedback and encouraging participation in the NSS. Edge Hill continually seeks student input through its internal Student Voice Surveys, using this feedback to enhance courses, facilities, and support services.
Top-Rated Degree Programmes
Several degree programmes received particularly high ratings. Medical sciences ranked in the top ten in the UK and second in the North West for learning resources. Business and management achieved second in the UK for learning resources, top ten in the UK for academic support and assessment and feedback, first in the North West for assessment and feedback and learning resources, and top three in the North West for teaching, academic support, organisation and management, and student voice.
Biosciences ranked fourth in the UK and first in the North West for learning resources, second in the North West for learning opportunities, and third for academic support. Education and teaching placed in the top ten in the UK and first in the North West for learning resources, and third in the North West for learning opportunities. Nursing and midwifery ranked in the top three in the North West for organisation and management and learning resources. Law achieved top ten in the UK for student voice and top three in the North West for learning opportunities, assessment and feedback, academic support, learning resources, and student voice. Psychology secured first in the UK for learning resources.
Building on Recent Achievements
This year's NSS results further strengthen Edge Hill's reputation as one of the North West's leading universities, building on recent major achievements including first in the UK for accommodation (Uni Compare 2024-2027), second in the North West for student satisfaction (Complete University Guide 2027), fourth in the UK (Uni Compare Top 100 Universities 2027), and University of the Year for Student Experience.
