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University of Cumbria Rankings 2024-25

Carlisle, United Kingdom

  • Cost of Living£ 13,044
  • Tuition Fee From£ 13,250
  • Country Rank#126
  • Batch Strength5,350
  • Global Diversity1.8%
  • Gender Ratio69 : 31

The University of Cumbria, established in 2007 through the merger of several institutions, is a public university primarily located in North West England with its main campus in Carlisle and additional sites in Lancaster, Ambleside, and London. Known for its strong programmes in education, health, and the arts, the university has maintained a consistent presence in various UK and European rankings. In The Complete University Guide Ranking for 2025, it holds the 123rd position among UK universities, showing a slight shift from its 122nd place in 2024 and 118th in 2023. The Guardian University Guide Ranking for 2024 places the university at 114th, demonstrating stability compared to its 115th ranking in 2023 and 110th in 2022. On a broader scale, the QS World University Rankings for 2024 positions the University of Cumbria at 601st in Europe, highlighting its standing within the European higher education landscape. These rankings collectively reflect the university's ongoing efforts to provide quality education and research opportunities in fields such as Teacher Training, Nursing, Outdoor Studies, and Business Management, while also indicating areas for potential growth in the competitive higher education sector.

 

University of Cumbria - The Guardian Ranking 2024

In The Guardian University Guide Ranking for 2024, the University of Cumbria was ranked 114th, maintaining a stable position compared to 115th in 2023 and 110th in 2022. 

 

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2022

2023

2024

University

110

115

114

 

University of Cumbria - The Complete University Guide Ranking 2025

In The Complete University Guide Ranking for 2025, the University of Cumbria is ranked 123rd among UK universities, showing a marginal increase from its 122nd position in 2024 and 118th in 2023. This steady performance indicates the university's commitment to academic improvement and student experience. 

 

Ranked by

2023

2024

2025

UK University

118

122

123

 

University of Cumbria - QS Ranking 2024

In the QS World University Rankings for 2024, the University of Cumbria is ranked 601st in Europe. This placement reflects its position within the European higher education landscape and its efforts in providing quality education and research opportunities.

 

Ranked by

2024

Europe

601

 

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University of Cumbria - The Guardian Ranking 2024

 

Ranked by

2022

2023

2024

Business and Management

119

114

110

Law

10

14

25

Media and Film Studies

37

-

-

 

University of Cumbria - The Complete University Guide Ranking 2025

 

Ranked by

2023

2024

2025

Art and Design

77

60

76

Biological Sciences

99

95

93

Business and Management Studies UK

106

106

104

Communication and Media Studies

97

-

-

Law

96

106

103

Nursing

72

79

78

Psychology

82

95

94

Sociology

75

99

96

 

Course Ranking

 

B.A.

 

Ranked by

2023

2024

2025

The Complete University Guide - Sociology

75

99

96

The Complete University Guide - Art and Design

77

60

76

 

B.J.M.C.

 

Ranked by

2022

2023

The Guardian - Media and Film Studies

37

-

The Complete University Guide - Communication and Media Studies

-

97

 

B.Sc.

 

Ranked by

2023

2024

2025

The Complete University Guide - Biological Sciences

99

95

93

The Complete University Guide - Psychology

82

95

94

 

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BBA

 

Ranked by

2022

2023

2024

The Guardian - Business and Management

119

114

110

The Complete University Guide - Business and Management Studies UK

-

106

106

 

BSN

 

Ranked by

2023

2024

2025

The Complete University Guide - Nursing

72

79

78

 

LL.B.

 

Ranked by

2022

2023

2024

The Guardian - Law

10

14

25

The Complete University Guide - Law

-

96

106

 

Arts ( Fine / Visual / Performing )

 

Ranked by

2023

2024

2025

The Complete University Guide - Art and Design

77

60

76

 

Business & Management Studies

 

Ranked by

2022

2023

2024

The Guardian - Business and Management

119

114

110

The Complete University Guide - Business and Management Studies UK

-

106

106

 

Humanities & Social Sciences

 

Ranked by

2023

2024

2025

The Complete University Guide - Psychology

82

95

94

The Complete University Guide - Sociology

75

99

96

 

Law

 

Ranked by

2022

2023

2024

The Guardian - Law

10

14

25

The Complete University Guide - Law

-

96

106

 

Mass Communication & Media

 

Ranked by

2022

2023

The Guardian - Media and Film Studies

37

-

The Complete University Guide - Communication and Media Studies

-

97

 

Nursing

 

Ranked by

2023

2024

2025

The Complete University Guide - Nursing

72

79

78

 

Science

 

Ranked by

2023

2024

2025

The Complete University Guide - Biological Sciences

99

95

93

 

Biology

 

Ranked by

2023

2024

2025

The Complete University Guide - Biological Sciences

99

95

93

 

Psychology

 

Ranked by

2023

2024

2025

The Complete University Guide - Psychology

82

95

94

 

Sociology

 

Ranked by

2023

2024

2025

The Complete University Guide - Sociology

75

99

96

 

Year

QS Ranks

US News Ranks

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2022

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2021

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