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:

17. Birmingham City University
Birmingham City University, which is based in the heart of the city, came in 17th place regionally and 107th in the list of top universities in the UK. | Google Photo: Submitted

18. De Montfort University
De Montfort, based in Leicester, took the 18th spot in the Midlands and 113th nationally. | Google

19. University of Wolverhampton
The university has lost ground in the main academic league table, falling into the bottom ten. | Tupungato - stock.adobe.com