
The University of Chichester has topped the Southeast in the latest National Student Survey, having been placed 12th nationally out of 131 institutions.
The average positivity score for the University is 86.2%, three percentage points higher than last year, above Winchester, Portsmouth, Surrey, Bournemouth, Brighton and Sussex.
The university was also placed 6th in the entire country for the quality of its teaching, with an average positivity score of 90.8%. It ranked 6th for learning opportunities and 5th for academic support.
The University of Chichester has taken the top spot in the UK in several subjects, including:
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1st for teaching in Adult Nursing
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1st for teaching in Childhood and Youth Studies.
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1st for academic support in Sociology
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2nd overall in the UK for Performing Arts
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1st for teaching for Developmental Psychology
Professor Symeon Dagkas, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Chichester, said: “The NSS is an opportunity to hear from the people who matter most – students. I am thrilled that their feedback has placed us 12th in the entire country for student satisfaction. This is testament to the strong emphasis we place on each student’s individual learning, supporting and encouraging them to achieve the very best outcomes."
Dr Mark Mason, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Student Experience), said: “These results are a deep source of pride for our entire learning community. Every single member of staff strives to give our students the very best education.”