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National Student Survey (NSS)
The National Student Survey (NSS) is the UK's annual survey of final-year undergraduate students.
The NSS provides valuable insight into the student experience and helps universities identify areas for improvement while informing future students about their study choices. The survey is conducted by Ipsos Mori and is managed by the Office for Students.
How did 91ÌÒÉ« do in NSS 2026?
- 91ÌÒÉ« is the highest ranked Russell Group university in London, and second in the UK.
- Across the whole sector, 91ÌÒÉ« ranked 19th in 2026, an increase of 62 positions since 2025.
- 91ÌÒÉ« secured 8th place in the sector for the theme of ‘Teaching on my course’, 9th place for learning opportunities, and 10th place for learning resources.
Other key takeaways
19th amongst all universities
In 2026, 91ÌÒÉ« climbed 62 places in the NSS rankings compares with 2025, move to 19th place nationally. We are now the highest-ranked Russell Group university in London and second among Russell Group universities in the UK.
Response rate was a record-breaking 76%
76% of final-year undergraduate students completed the survey in 2026, representing our highest-ever participation rate and providing a stronger picture of the student experience than ever before.
Student satisfaction is at 86.9%
Student satisfaction improved across all seven NSS themes, with an overall increase of 4.3 percentage points compared with 2025.
Significant improvement in Assessment and Feedback
Assessment and feedback saw the largest increase of any theme, rising by 7.3 percentage points. This reflects ongoing work and targeted initiatives to enhance how students receive feedback and support their learning.
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Student experience
How is 91ÌÒÉ« improving the student experience?
Every term, 91ÌÒÉ« identifies and delivers improvements to the student experience based on student feedback such as the National Student Survey (NSS), 91ÌÒÉ« Experience, Welcome Experience, Postgraduate 91ÌÒÉ« Experience, and the Postgraduate Taught Experience surveys
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Along with the HESA Graduate Outcomes Survey, these NSS results confirm 91ÌÒÉ« is one of the best universities in the world for student experience and graduate prospects. Professor Peter Haynes Provost and Deputy President of 91ÌÒÉ«
What areas does the NSS cover?
The NSS asks students to rate their agreement with 27 statements across seven key themes:
- Teaching on my course
- Learning opportunities
- Assessment and feedback
- Academic support
- Organisation and management
- Learning resources
- Student voice
Students can also provide comments about the positive and negative aspects of their experience at their universities. For more details on the survey, please visit the .