University Centre Bishop Burton outperforms national averages in student satisfaction survey

The NSS, one of the largest surveys of higher education degree student opinion in the UK, gathers feedback from over 375,000 final-year undergraduate students each year.

The 2025 results highlight the University Centre’s continued focus on delivering a high-quality, student-centred experience, with substantial improvements across teaching, academic support, wellbeing services and more.

This year’s highlights include:

• Teaching on my course: 90.1% satisfaction, notably above the national average of 86.9%.

• Academic support: 95.3%, surpassing the national average of 87.8%.

• Organisation and management: 79.2%, now above the national average of 78.4%.

• Mental wellbeing services: 92.3%, far ahead of the national average of 82.3%.

• Freedom of expression: 94.3%, significantly higher than the national figure of 88.3%.

Principal and Chief Executive Danny Metters said the results are a clear reflection of the University Centre’s commitment to putting students first.

“These results are a powerful endorsement of the student-first approach we champion at University Centre Bishop Burton,” he said.

“To see such strong gains across the board – and to be outperforming the national average in these key areas – is a testament to the dedication, innovation and hard work of our staff, and the strong sense of community we have here.

“Our students are at the heart of everything we do, and these outcomes show that they feel supported, respected and inspired to succeed.

“Whether it’s through high-quality teaching, inclusive academic support, or enhanced wellbeing services, we’re committed to giving every student the best possible experience.”

The NSS data reaffirms University Centre Bishop Burton’s position as a leading destination for higher education in East Yorkshire, offering not only academic excellence but also a supportive and empowering environment for all students.

If you are still looking at your future, Bishop Burton is your education of choice with 97% positive destinations.