The University of Bolton scored the worst out of all North West universities, in place 111 nationally. It had an overall score of 52 per cent, but a much higher student student satisfaction rating of 78 per cent.The University of Bolton scored the worst out of all North West universities, in place 111 nationally. It had an overall score of 52 per cent, but a much higher student student satisfaction rating of 78 per cent.
The University of Bolton scored the worst out of all North West universities, in place 111 nationally. It had an overall score of 52 per cent, but a much higher student student satisfaction rating of 78 per cent.

The North West's Universities rated from worst to best - according to the Complete University Guide

By Catherine Musgrove
Published 14th May 2024, 00:01 BST

There’s plenty to choose from in the North West, but which uni is best?

The Complete University Guide has released its rankings for 2025.

Every University in the country has been rated in a bid to help prospective students make informed choices. Unis are rated based on criteria including research quality, student satisfaction, entry standards and facility spend.

Topping the list is the University of Cambridge, with Oxford University hot on its heels.

To see where the North West universities rank, click on the pages below. We’ve ranked them lowest to highest.

UCLan, based in Preston, came 10th out of 11 universities in the North West and in 92nd place nationally. It scored 57 per cent over all, with a 77 per cent student satisfaction rating.

1. UCLan University

UCLan, based in Preston, came 10th out of 11 universities in the North West and in 92nd place nationally. It scored 57 per cent over all, with a 77 per cent student satisfaction rating. Photo: Google

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Liverpool Hope University comes 9th in the North West and 83rd nationally. It has an overall rating of 59 per cent and a student satisfaction score of 76 per cent.

2. Liverpool Hope University

Liverpool Hope University comes 9th in the North West and 83rd nationally. It has an overall rating of 59 per cent and a student satisfaction score of 76 per cent. Photo: Contributed

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Liverpool John Moores comes eighth out of 11 in the North West, and in 81st place nationally. It has an overall rating of 60 per cent and a student satisfaction score of 77 per cent.

3. Liverpool John Moores University

Liverpool John Moores comes eighth out of 11 in the North West, and in 81st place nationally. It has an overall rating of 60 per cent and a student satisfaction score of 77 per cent. Photo: Google

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The University of Salford came in seventh place regionally, and in 73rd place nationally with an overall score of 61 per cent and a student satisfaction rating of 76 per cent.

4. The University of Salford

The University of Salford came in seventh place regionally, and in 73rd place nationally with an overall score of 61 per cent and a student satisfaction rating of 76 per cent. Photo: University of Salford

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