UA92 have claimed the most supportive in Greater Manchester for the second year running as they continue to go from strength to strength in the National Student Survey.
The 2025 results have just been released and UA92 were up in 25 out of 27 measures which looks at areas such as teaching, learning opportunities, assessments and feedback and student support.
Let’s take a deep dive into the survey results and find out where UA92 came out on top in Greater Manchester.*
The Most Supportive in Greater Manchester AGAIN!
UA92 is officially the most supportive in Greater Manchester for the second year running, having scored higher than all Greater Manchester Universities for Academic Support and Mental Health Support Services.*
- 91.4% overall satisfaction score for Academic Support which is 3.7% above the sector average.
- Over 90% of students gave a positive score for our mental wellbeing support services which is 8% above the sector average.
This shows the success of our deliberately different delivery model, small class sizes and Student Support & Well-being Services.
Top Rated in Greater Manchester for Assessments and Feedback
One of the most popular reasons students choose UA92 is because of our approach to assessments, which means no end-of-year exams. Students are assessed at the end of each module through practical and competency-based methods where possible.
- Scored higher than all Greater Manchester universities across the Assessments & Feedback Theme allowing students to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Over 90% of students think our assessments allow them to demonstrate what they have learnt.
Top Marks for Teaching
UA92’s success in this area is a nod to the quality and passion of our academic staff. Students focus on one module at a time, giving them the space to explore topics in greater depth. We also maximise face-to-face contact time and keep our class sizes small in comparison to traditional universities.
- Scored higher than all Greater Manchester universities for our how engaging our teaching staff are.
- 100% of students on courses based in our “World of Sport” and “World of Media” said ‘teaching staff are good at explaining things’.
Student Voice
- Scored higher than all Greater Manchester universities across all questions relating to the Student Voice.
Students are satisfied with the opportunities to provide feedback on their course, and feel that their opinions are valued by staff and that it is clear how feedback is acted upon.
Why is UA92 deliberately different to other universities in Greater Manchester?
Sara Prowse, UA92’s CEO said: “These results reflect the strong support systems we’ve built for our students – both inside and outside of the classroom. This is further evidence that we are achieving our goal of creating a nurturing and empowering environment where every student can achieve their potential.”
Want to know more?
What is the National Student Survey (NSS)?
The National Student Survey (NSS) is an annual survey of final-year undergraduate students in the UK. It’s the biggest survey of its kind, with just under 340,000 final year students taking part. It gathers their feedback on various aspects of their course and student experience.
What questions were students asked in the NSS 2025 survey?
There are 27 questions split across 7 themes. The questions cover teaching, learning opportunities, feedback and assessment, academic support, organisation and management, learning resources and student voice.
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*The NSS results referred to above compares UA92’s results against the 4 Universities in Greater Manchester (University of Bolton, Manchester Metropolitan University, Salford University and The University of Manchester).
** There may be exams in some subject areas where external accreditations are available.
*** If you start in February or April or as an accelerated student, we can’t guarantee your timetable will be fixed am/pm throughout your studies.
