The Times and Sunday Times University Guide is considered one of the best measures of UK university performance worldwide. Alongside its ranking of over 130 UK universities, a number of awards are also given to universities in different areas each year, and those recognised for their excellence in 2024 are highlighted below.
Find out who the Times and Sunday Times University Guide 2024 award winners are below, and if you have any questions about studying in the UK or want to begin your application, arrange a free consultation with SI-UK London today.
2024 Times and Sunday Times University Guide Award Winners
University of the Year - University College London
UCL was crowned the University of the Year 2024 by The Times University Guide due to its performance across multidisciplinary research and education, as well as its ambitious work around sustainability, graduate career prospects and the East Campus in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.
Specialist University of the Year: Harper Adams University
Harper Adams University became the first post-1992 university to make the top 20 of the Times University Guide Rankings this year, winning the Modern University of the Year prize for a second time. Harper Adams focuses primarily on agriculture courses, specialising in food production, processing and animal sciences.
University of the Year for Graduate Employment: Imperial College London
More than 94% of students in recent years have found graduate-level positions within 15 months of earning their degrees at Imperial College London. Imperial is considered one of the world's best universities and is currently ranked 6th overall in the QS World University Rankings 2024.
Scottish University of the Year: University of Glasgow
The University of Glasgow rose to 12th overall in the UK and second in Scotland in the latest edition of the Times Good University Guide. After being named the Scottish University of the Year, Humza Yousaf, First Minister of Scotland, said: “Such an achievement is a great reflection on the staff and students at the University of Glasgow, and it’s fitting that the excellent learning and research programme, international outlook, and supportive environment for students which has been created at the University has been recognised. Congratulations to all involved in this great accomplishment.”
Welsh University of the Year: Aberystwyth University
It is the second time in four years that Aberystwyth University has been named the Welsh University of the Year. Studying in Wales is a popular choice for international students, and Aberystwyth has once again confirmed its place as a Welsh leader in higher education.
Sports University of the Year: University of Nottingham
For the third time since 2018, the University of Nottingham was named the Sports University of the Year by The Times. Nottingham provides “an award-winning programme of sport, health and fitness opportunities for our students and community” and is currently ranked the 32nd best university in Europe (QS World Rankings 2024).
University of the Year for Social Inclusion: Bath Spa University
Bath Spa was recognised as the University of the Year for Social Inclusion due to its commitment to empowering students from all backgrounds with the opportunity to study and thrive in higher education. Professor Sue Rigby, Vice-Chancellor at Bath Spa University said: “Through our work, alone and with our partners, we are changing lives and upskilling to grow the economy. Taking students on a journey from their starting point to the award of a degree is a privilege and a challenge.”
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