National Student Survey 2019

At ARU, students are at the heart of our University. And they are remarkable. They may not previously have had the opportunity to demonstrate their potential, to achieve success or really experience the delight of learning. But they do here.

We’re not a conventional university. Nor have we ever been. What matters is what our students are able to achieve when they’re with us – and the positive change they bring to the world as graduates. Inclusivity, student experience, and learning opportunities are key.

And so we're delighted that our final year students have once again rated their educational experience highly in the annual National Student Survey (NSS).

Our students rate their teaching and learning opportunities

Students taking part in the survey are asked a series of questions about aspects of university life, including teaching, assessment and feedback, learning opportunities, and student voice. This year, 76% of our final year students responded.

Our overall satisfaction score is in line with the England average of 83%. It's also fantastic to see that our students:

• rate the teaching on their course highly, along with learning opportunities and academic support. We're ranked in the top third of mainstream* universities in 2019
• value the assessment and feedback they receive. We're in the top 15% of mainstream universities for assessment and feedback
• feel confident that their voice is heard and that we value their opinion. This has come through strongly for the third year running
• feel that ARU is a place where they can do their best work, with this year's survey placing us in the top 20% of mainstream universities.

We really value the results, as they help us to enhance our students' experience. They also help prospective students to make an informed choice about where they want to study.

Celebrating our students’ successes

We’re extremely proud of our students and their successes. And we’re proud of #OurPeople, too, and the difference that staff are making to our students’ lives.

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*A mainstream university is defined as a university in England with a student population over 500, excluding specialist, alternative and further education providers. The figures quoted on this page are based on the initial NSS data published by the Office for Students (OfS).