With a new cohort of students starting to consider their higher education options, the University of Warwick has placed 7th in the Guardian University Guide 2026.
Accounting and Finance (ranked 2nd), Business and Management (ranked 3rd), English (ranked 5th), Mathematics (ranked 5th), and Media and Film Studies (ranked 1st) were all recognised as nationally-leading in their respective subjects.
Warwick achieved a top ten ranking for student-staff ratio, reflecting our commitment to delivering the highest quality education for our students.
Professor Stuart Croft, Vice-Chancellor and President, University of Warwick, said:
"Everyone at Warwick is working hard to deliver internationally-leading teaching and world-class research so that our students have the very best experience alongside the skills needed for future success.
"It was encouraging to see that a range of subject groups across the University were recognised in the top 10 of their fields. Warwick is proud of our outstanding teaching reputation as a Gold-standard Teaching Excellence Framework institution.
"As we celebrate our 60th anniversary, Warwick will continue leading the way in research, teaching, and innovation - shaping the future on a global stage."
The Guardian University Guide uses a range of metrics to assess overall performance covering every aspect of the student journey, including: entry standards, student-staff ratios, expenditure per student, continuation, student satisfaction, value added, and career prospects.
The Guardian University Guide 2026 is the latest ranking to place Warwick in the top 10 of UK universities - a consistent pattern of excellence and dedication over the last decade.
Rachel Hall, Editor, the Guardian University Guide 2026 said:
"We know how much goes into the decision about where to study, from the quality of teaching to the experience of student life. That's why we put so much care into the Guardian University Guide. It combines trusted rankings with fresh insight on what really shapes university today."
The full rankings are available online here. The print edition of the Guide featured in The Guardian on Saturday 13th September.
