Student satisfaction at one university has risen for the second year in a row.
Final-year students at the University of Brighton reported across-the-board improvements in their experience, according to the latest National Student Survey (NSS).
All seven measured areas showed gains, with the greatest progress seen in organisation and management, student voice, academic support and assessment and feedback.
Masters students also rated the university highly in the Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey (PTES), with overall satisfaction reaching a record 86.8 per cent.
Professor David Walker, pro-vice-chancellor (education and students) at the University of Brighton, said: "These results are a powerful endorsement from our students and a recognition of the distinctive experience we provide at Brighton.
"To improve across every theme for the second consecutive year is a remarkable achievement.
"From inspiring teaching and strong academic support to our commitment to listening to students and acting on their feedback, these results reflect the dedication of colleagues across Brighton and our determination to provide the very best experience for our students."
The strong results are part of a wider pattern of recent student-focused accolades.
In the past year, the university was named the UK’s most LGBTQ+ friendly university, and was also voted the best university in Europe by international students.
Brighton was also ranked in the Top 10 for student life by Uni Compare and named one of the Top 50 cities in the world by Time Out.
In May, the Brighton Boost programme was awarded Bronze at the 2026 Whatuni Student Choice Awards.
The NSS is the UK’s largest survey of final-year undergraduates and offers key insights into the student experience across higher education.
Results inform prospective students and are used to assess quality and performance sector-wide.
The University of Brighton continues to invest in student success through initiatives like Brighton Boost, which provides financial and practical support.
Professor Walker said the results reflect the university’s ongoing dedication to improving the student journey through its Distinctively Brighton strategy.
He said: "We are incredibly proud of this progress, but most importantly we are proud that our students are telling us they feel increasingly supported, engaged and able to succeed."
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