The University of Warwick has claimed the top spot, earning the title of the best university in the Midlands, as announced by The Sunday Times.
At the other end of the spectrum, the University of Wolverhampton ranked lowest among universities in the region, reflecting a drop in its standing within the UK’s top universities, as detailed in the prestigious guide.
The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025 unveiled the rankings for universities across the Midlands and the UK.
Below is a regional list of universities, ranked from best to worst:
5. University of Nottingham
The University of Nottingham came in at the fifth spot in the Midlands and landed at number 30 on The Sunday Times' national league table. | University of Nottingham
6. Aston University
Aston University ranked in sixth place in the Midlands and 35th nationally, according to the university guide. | Flickr
7. Nottingham Trent University
Nottingham Trent came in at number seven in the Midlands and ranked 42nd nationally. It was also The Sunday Times Good University Guide's runner up for Modern University of the Year, 2025. Nottingham Trent gained a gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework and is also the top-tanked modern university in the British Universities and Colleges Sports (Bucs) league, according to The Times. | Google Photo: Google
8. Harper Adams University
Harper Adams University near Newport in Shropshire ranked eighth on the Midlands list and made number 53 on the national league table. | Google Photo: Freelance