TOP University in
North East England

for student experience

(TEF 2023)

World-
leading

The majority of our research was judged to be world-leading or internationally excellent

(REF 2021)

1st in the UK

for 'Overall Average' student satisfaction

(ISB Autumn 2023)

1st University
in Europe

to become an Adobe Creative Campus

Outstanding provider for our apprenticeship provision

(Ofsted 2025)

Nationally recognised for our services to business

(Customer First UK)