Fresh off the back of outstanding results in the 2025 National Student Survey (NSS), Edge Hill has been named ‘university of the year for student experience’ in the Daily Mail University Guide.
The title recognises the exceptional feedback students shared in the NSS: the University was ranked highest in the North West for learning resources; second for student voice – a measure of how effectively students are engaged and listened to; and top three for assessment and feedback, and learning opportunities.
In addition, Edge Hill ranked second-highest in the UK for learning resources and fifth in the UK for student voice, marking a significant leap forward for the University.
Alastair McCall, editor of the Daily Mail University Guide, said: “The student experience has been at the heart of everything the University has done over a long period of time.
“The University of the Year for Student Experience 2026 title puts Edge Hill firmly on the map for any student looking to combine a top-flight university education delivered with ultra-modern facilities in an outstanding and student-friendly environment.
“Students at Edge Hill enjoy one of the very best campus environments at any university in the UK, with consistent investment creating outstanding academic, social, living and sporting facilities in stunningly attractive and green surroundings.
“And with one of the more socially-mixed student populations in mind, many of the hidden costs of higher education have been vastly reduced or eradicated as the university strives to make higher education financially viable for the widest cross-section of society.”
Students at Edge Hill are regularly asked for their input through internal initiatives like the Student Voice Survey, with feedback being used to improve courses, facilities and support services.
As reflected in Mr McCall’s comments, Edge Hill has won awards for its passion to widening access to higher education. A core mission is to improve the life chances of students from different social groups who may not normally consider higher education as an option or are from under-represented backgrounds.
The award-winning Ormskirk campus is recognised as one of the UK’s best green spaces (winning the Green Flag award for the last 14 years); best in the UK for accommodation (for the last three years); and best value for money in the Global Student Living Awards 2024.
Vice-Chancellor Michael Young said: “We’re delighted to have been recognised once again for placing the needs of our students front and centre.
“We genuinely want our students to receive an outstanding experience and this ‘university of the year for student experience’ title is proof.
“I’d like to thank our colleagues for their dedication and our students for actively engaging with us to shape the progress of our University.”
This latest success strengthens Edge Hill’s reputation as one of the North West’s leading universities and one to watch on the national stage. Recent achievements include:
- Top four university in the North West, Complete University Guide 2025
- 5th in England and the UK, Uni Compare 2026
- UK top 35, Guardian University Guide 2024
- Best university in the UK for accommodation for the last three years, Uni Compare 2024, 2025, and 2026
Find out more about studying at Edge Hill University, the next Open Day is on Saturday 16 August.
August 14, 2025
