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University of Wolverhampton

Wolverhampton, United Kingdom

  • Cost of Living£ 12,924
  • Tuition Fee From£ 12,250
  • Country Rank#81
  • Batch Strength14,527
  • Global Diversity10%
  • Gender Ratio37 : 63

Overview

About

The University of Wolverhampton is a public research university located in Wolverhampton with three other campuses in England's West Midlands, Shropshire, and Staffordshire. The Wolverhampton Tradesmen's and Mechanics' Institute, established in 1827, and the expansion of the Wolverhampton Free Library (1870), which created technical, scientific, commercial, and general classes, are the foundations of the university. The Municipal School of Art was established in 1851 and was amalgamated in 1969 to form the Wolverhampton Polytechnic. It then received university status in 1992 and changed its name to its current name. Today, Wolverhampton's three faculties provide courses in more than 70 different topics.

 

The university keeps making investments in its faculty, staff, former students, and local as well as global communities. More than £125 million has been spent on campus improvements and instructional facilities, including £50 million to upgrade the Walsall Campus's amenities, the cutting-edge Performance Hub, new and renovated Students' Unions, and further modernise our Learning Centers. Four faculties make up the university's eighteen schools and institutes. The main campus is situated in the heart of Wolverhampton, and there are further campuses in Telford and Walsall. The University of Wolverhampton Science Park is home to a fourth campus in Wolverhampton.

 

Chauhdry Abdul Rashid JP (Former Mayor of Birmingham), Jeff Randall (Business Journalist), Julian Peedle-Calloo (Actor and TV Presenter), Clare Teal (Broadcaster and Jazz Singer), and Andy Thompson (Former Footballer) are just a few of the well-known alumni at the university.

 

The university is renowned for its accomplishments in promoting greater access to higher education. Five members of the staff received National Teaching Fellowships between 2005 and 2009. The university received seven Knowledge Transfer Partnership awards in May 2008, cementing its top ranking in the West Midlands. It received a £24.3 million knowledge transfer award in September 2009, moving it into second place nationally for the number of KTPs it manages. In order to raise the number of partnerships from 70 to 210 during the following three years, the institution will serve as the leader of a consortium made up of all 12 universities in its region.

Ranking

The University of Wolverhampton is a public university located in the West Midlands region of England, with campuses in Wolverhampton, Walsall, and Telford. The university offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across various disciplines, including business, engineering, health sciences, law, and the arts. Some of the university's most popular courses include Business Management, Nursing, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, and Psychology. The University of Wolverhampton is known for its strong focus on practical, career-oriented education and its close links with local industries and employers.

In the QS World University Rankings 2025, the University of Wolverhampton is ranked 1001st globally, maintaining the same position as in 2024 and 2023. In the US News & World Report Global Universities, the university's ranking declined from 1526th in 2024 to 1653rd in 2025. However, in the Times Higher Education (THE) rankings, the University of Wolverhampton improved its position, rising from 601st in 2024 to 601st in 2025. In The Guardian University Rankings, the University of Wolverhampton was ranked 101st in 2025, up from 101st in 2024 and 106th in 2023. In The Complete University Guide rankings, the University of Wolverhampton moved up from 117th in 2024 to 113th in 2025, demonstrating consistent progress.
 

University of Wolverhampton - QS Ranking 2025

In the QS World University Rankings 2025, the University of Wolverhampton is ranked 1001st globally, maintaining the same position as in 2024 and 2023. In 2024, the university was ranked 361st in Europe.

Ranked by

2023

2024

2025

Europe

-

361

-

World University

1001

1001

1001

 

University of Wolverhampton - US News & World Report Ranking

The University of Wolverhampton's rankings in the US News & World Report Global Universities show a decline from 1429th in 2022 to 1526th in 2023, and further to 1653rd in 2024.

Ranked by

2022

2023

2024

Global Universities

1429

1526

1653

 

Read More About: University of Wolverhampton Admissions

 

University of Wolverhampton - THE (Times Higher Education) Ranking 2024

In the Times Higher Education (THE) rankings, the University of Wolverhampton improved from 1001st in 2022 to 601st in both 2023 and 2024. Check the rankings below-

Ranked by

2022

2023

2024

University

1001

601

601

 

University of Wolverhampton - The Guardian Ranking 2024

In The Guardian University Rankings, the University of Wolverhampton was ranked 106th in both 2022 and 2023. In 2024, it improved to 101st, reflecting a positive shift in its position.

Ranked by

2022

2023

2024

University

106

106

101

 

University of Wolverhampton - The Complete University Guide Ranking 2025

In The Complete University Guide rankings, the University of Wolverhampton was positioned 121st among UK universities in 2023. It moved up to 117th in 2024 and further improved to 113th in 2025, showing consistent progress.

Ranked by

2023

2024

2025

UK University

121

117

113

 

University of Wolverhampton - THE (Times Higher Education) Ranking 2024

Ranked by

2022

2023

2024

Arts and Humanities

501

401

401

Clinical and Health

601

601

601

Engineering

-

201

401

PG Business and Economics

601

601

601

Psychology

401

401

501

 

University of Wolverhampton - The Guardian Ranking 2024

Ranked by

2022

2023

2024

Accounting and Finance

84

86

53

Architecture

-

26

34

Business and Management

114

92

28

Chemical Engineering

11

-

-

Civil Engineering

29

-

52

Law

95

88

75

Mechanical Engineering

63

62

64

Sociology and Social Policy

67

61

66

 

University of Wolverhampton - The Complete University Guide Ranking 2025

Ranked by

2023

2024

2025

Accounting and Finance

81

99

95

Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering

31

32

32

Architecture

49

54

54

Art and Design

58

71

69

Biological Sciences

98

91

91

Business and Management Studies UK

114

99

98

Chemical Engineering

32

31

-

Civil Engineering

57

57

58

Communication and Media Studies

88

70

-

Computer Science

112

115

113

Law

91

97

101

Mechanical Engineering

-

67

72

Nursing

64

65

64

Psychology

113

112

105

Sociology

100

96

95

 

Course Ranking

 

B.A.

Ranked by

2022

2023

2024

The Guardian - Sociology and Social Policy

67

61

66

The Complete University Guide - Sociology

-

100

96

The Complete University Guide - Art and Design

-

58

71

 

B.Arch

Ranked by

2023

2024

2025

The Guardian - Architecture

26

34

-

The Complete University Guide - Architecture

49

54

54

 

B.E. / B.Tech

Ranked by

2022

2023

2024

The Guardian - Civil Engineering

29

-

52

The Guardian - Mechanical Engineering

63

62

64

The Complete University Guide - Mechanical Engineering

-

-

67

The Complete University Guide - Chemical Engineering

-

32

31

The Complete University Guide - Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering

-

31

32

The Complete University Guide - Civil Engineering

-

57

57

The Complete University Guide - Computer Science

-

112

115

The Guardian - Chemical Engineering

11

-

-

 

Read More About: University of Wolverhampton Courses

 

B.J.M.C.

Ranked by

2023

2024

The Complete University Guide - Communication and Media Studies

88

70

 

B.Sc.

Ranked by

2023

2024

2025

The Complete University Guide - Biological Sciences

98

91

91

The Complete University Guide - Psychology

113

112

105

 

BBA

Ranked by

2022

2023

2024

The Guardian - Business and Management

114

92

28

The Guardian - Accounting and Finance

84

86

53

The Complete University Guide - Accounting and Finance

-

81

99

The Complete University Guide - Business and Management Studies UK

-

114

99

 

BSN

Ranked by

2023

2024

2025

The Complete University Guide - Nursing

64

65

64

 

LL.B.

Ranked by

2022

2023

2024

The Guardian - Law

95

88

75

The Complete University Guide - Law

-

91

97

 

M.A.

 

Ranked by

2022

2023

2024

THE (Times Higher Education) - Arts and Humanities

501

401

401

 

MIM

Ranked by

2022

2023

2024

THE (Times Higher Education) - PG Business and Economics

601

601

601

 

MS

Ranked by

2023

2024

THE (Times Higher Education) - Engineering

201

401

 

Others PG

Ranked by

2022

2023

2024

THE (Times Higher Education) - Psychology

401

401

501

THE (Times Higher Education) - Clinical and Health

601

601

601

 

Accounting & Commerce

Ranked by

2022

2023

2024

The Guardian - Accounting and Finance

84

86

53

The Complete University Guide - Accounting and Finance

-

81

99

 

Architecture & Planning

Ranked by

2023

2024

2025

The Guardian - Architecture

26

34

-

The Complete University Guide - Architecture

49

54

54

 

Arts ( Fine / Visual / Performing )

Ranked by

2022

2023

2024

THE (Times Higher Education) - Arts and Humanities

501

401

401

The Complete University Guide - Art and Design

-

58

71

 

Business & Management Studies

Ranked by

2022

2023

2024

The Guardian - Business and Management

114

92

28

The Complete University Guide - Business and Management Studies UK

-

114

99

THE (Times Higher Education) - PG Business and Economics

601

601

601

 

Engineering

Ranked by

2022

2023

2024

THE (Times Higher Education) - Engineering

-

201

401

The Guardian - Civil Engineering

29

-

52

The Guardian - Mechanical Engineering

63

62

64

The Complete University Guide - Mechanical Engineering

-

-

67

The Complete University Guide - Chemical Engineering

-

32

31

The Complete University Guide - Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering

-

31

32

The Complete University Guide - Civil Engineering

-

57

57

The Guardian - Chemical Engineering

11

-

-

 

Humanities & Social Sciences

Ranked by

2022

2023

2024

The Complete University Guide - Psychology

-

113

112

THE (Times Higher Education) - Psychology

401

401

501

The Guardian - Sociology and Social Policy

67

61

66

The Complete University Guide - Sociology

-

100

96

 

Law

Ranked by

2022

2023

2024

The Guardian - Law

95

88

75

The Complete University Guide - Law

-

91

97

 

Mass Communication & Media

Ranked by

2023

2024

The Complete University Guide - Communication and Media Studies

88

70

 

Medicine & Health Sciences

Ranked by

2022

2023

2024

THE (Times Higher Education) - Clinical and Health

601

601

601

 

Nursing

Ranked by

2023

2024

2025

The Complete University Guide - Nursing

64

65

64

 

Science

Ranked by

2023

2024

2025

The Complete University Guide - Biological Sciences

98

91

91

The Complete University Guide - Computer Science

112

115

113

 

Aeronautical Engineering

Ranked by

2023

2024

2025

The Complete University Guide - Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering

31

32

32

 

Biology

Ranked by

2023

2024

2025

The Complete University Guide - Biological Sciences

98

91

91

 

Business Economics

Ranked by

2022

2023

2024

THE (Times Higher Education) - PG Business and Economics

601

601

601

 

Chemical Engineering

Ranked by

2022

2023

2024

The Complete University Guide - Chemical Engineering

-

32

31

The Guardian - Chemical Engineering

11

-

-

 

Civil Engineering

Ranked by

2022

2023

2024

The Guardian - Civil Engineering

29

-

52

The Complete University Guide - Civil Engineering

-

57

57

 

Computer Science

Ranked by

2023

2024

2025

The Complete University Guide - Computer Science

112

115

113

 

Mechanical Engineering

Ranked by

2022

2023

2024

The Guardian - Mechanical Engineering

63

62

64

The Complete University Guide - Mechanical Engineering

-

-

67

 

Accounting

Ranked by

2022

2023

2024

The Guardian - Accounting and Finance

84

86

53

The Complete University Guide - Accounting and Finance

-

81

99

 

Psychology

Ranked by

2022

2023

2024

The Complete University Guide - Psychology

-

113

112

THE (Times Higher Education) - Psychology

401

401

501

 

Sociology

Ranked by

2022

2023

2024

The Guardian - Sociology and Social Policy

67

61

66

The Complete University Guide - Sociology

-

100

96

Year

QS Ranks

US News Ranks

2023

#1001 - 1200

#1526

2022

#1001 - 1200

#1526

2021

#1001 - 1200

#1429

Facilities

Each campus of Wolverhampton is distinct and warm in its own way. In open-access locations, school computer laboratories, and libraries around the university, there are about 2,500 computers available for use by faculty, staff, and students. The majority of schools have their own computer laboratories, some of which are only available to their students while others are accessible to the public. Students can find out where things are and when they're open by contacting the school office. When using these labs, seek assistance from the School Technical staff. Here are some more University of Wolverhampton facilities in detail -

 

Libraries

Each school's library has computer stations, and some of them also let you use additional technology like scanners and video cameras. These are accessible to all employees and students. Their IT suites have a variety of hours, however, some are open on weekends and at night. If students require assistance while working in these labs, speak with a library staff member.

 

Center For Technology - MI Building

Over 600 PCs and a variety of teaching spaces are available for use by students in the City Campus Technology Center. Students can visit the IT Helpdesk in MI101 if they require assistance while working in the building.

 

Spaces For Social Learning

On most campuses, students can discover the "Social Learning Spaces" or "Meeting to Learn" spaces. These offer a comfortable setting where they may work on a computer while conversing with friends over a cup of coffee. If they have a laptop with wireless capabilities, they can use it to access the internet in these locations since they are set up with wireless networks.

 

Wi-Fi Networks

Students can connect a computer with wireless hardware to one of the many wireless networks spread throughout the university to access the Internet. They can print using any device linked to the university's wireless network due to the availability of wireless printing.

 

Facilities For Disabled People

Users with impairments can access the IT facilities with the use of specialised hardware, software, and support.

Notable Alumni

David Carruthers
David Carruthers
British businessman
Paul Darke
Paul Darke
British academic, artist, filmmaker, podcaster
Ken Purchase
Ken Purchase
British Labour Co-operative politician

Courses

Admission

Acceptance Rate

The University of Wolverhampton maintains an acceptance rate of approximately 70%. This indicates that while the university is selective in its admissions process, it also admits a substantial portion of applicants. Prospective students are encouraged to present strong academic qualifications, relevant experience, and other qualities that align with the university's values and programme requirements. Despite the moderate competitiveness of its admissions, the University of Wolverhampton is committed to providing accessible opportunities for a diverse range of students to pursue higher education and achieve their academic and professional goals. 

 

Entry Requirements

Students can apply through the Online Application Form with an application fee of £20 for undergraduate studies through the UCAS Portal. The university adheres to the UCAS deadline, and late applications are only accepted for courses that still have openings.  To apply for admission, international students need complete the following the University of Wolverhampton entry requirements -

 

Supporting Documents:

  • Official transcripts
  • English proficiency test score
  • Academic requirements according to the course
  • Letter of Recommendation (LOR)
  • Statement of Purpose (SOP)
  • Financial statements
  • Passport copy
  • Academic references
  • Interview

 

English Language Proficiency:

  • IELTS: An overall score of 6.5 with no band less than 5.5.
  • TOEFL iBT: Overall score of 79 with a minimum score of 19 in Listening, Reading and Writing each.
  • PTE Academic: An overall score of 54 with a score of 51 in each component.

 

English Language Proficiency:

To ensure academic success and effective communication within its diverse student body, the University has established English language proficiency requirements for international applicants. These requirements are essential for admission consideration and are standardised across several recognised tests. Prospective students must meet the specified criteria in one of the following tests: IELTS, TOEFL iBT, or PTE Academic. The table below outlines the minimum scores required for each test's components.

 

English Test

Overall Score

Minimum Score per Component

IELTS

6.5

No band less than 5.5

TOEFL iBT

79

19 in Listening, Reading, and Writing

PTE Academic

54

51 in each component

 

 

Fees

The annual cost of the University of Wolverhampton fees for popular courses is mentioned below -

  • Accounting & Finance: £12,250 -  £13,450
  • Animation & Design:  £12,250 - £12,950
  • Medical & Pure Sciences: £12,250 -  £13,450
  • Business Management & Entrepreneurship: £12,250 - £16,000
  • Computer Science & Technology: £12,250 - £12,950
  • Nursing & Medicine: £12,250 - £14,950
  • Engineering: £12,250 - £13,450
  • Law & Legal Studies: £12,950 - £14,450
  • Psychology: £12,250 - £13,450

 

Placements

Employers prefer graduates with the right job experience since it helps with workplace readiness and the development of general business understanding. Students can learn more about how The Workplace can assist them in obtaining appropriate work experience in part-time jobs, volunteering, placements and much more. The University of Wolverhampton’s placement rate is very high. The institution reported a 96% employment rate for the 2019 - 2020 academic year. Professionals in programme and project management earn the highest salaries, at £87,000 per year. The lowest-paid university graduates earn £51,000 a year as professionals in the retail trade and craft.

Scholarship

Some scholarships for Indian students are as follows-

 

Scholarship Name

Criteria

Benefits (in GBP)

Lord Paul Postgraduate Excellence Scholarship for Indian Students

Achieve at least 60% at UG level

£1,000

Achieve at least 65% at UG level

£1,500

Achieve at least 70% at UG level

£2,000

Lord Paul Undergraduate Excellence Scholarship for Indian Students

Meet requirements of UG programme

£1,000

Attain a score of 70% or above in Class XII

£1,500

Attain a score of 75% or above in Class XII

£2,000

University of Wolverhampton Sports Scholarship

Compete at junior and senior international level

£1,500

Compete at a nationally recognised standard

£1,000

Commonwealth Shared Scholarships (2 scholarships)

Offered to students enrolling in MSc Advanced Technology Management (Sustainability) and Masters in Public Health (MPH)

Varies

Finances

Most international students are obligated to show proof of sufficient funds to obtain a visa. While some may have the opportunity to make use of scholarships, not all students cut the eligibility to get a scholarship or a grant. Moreover, not all scholarships cover 100% of your study abroad expenses. At such times, most students resort to acquiring education loans to avoid the financial hassles associated with studying at the university. For Indian students, UniCreds is the ideal education loan marketplace if you’re looking for low-interest rates and free consultation services!

 

Accommodation

There are several student accommodations in Wolverhampton near University of Wolverhampton that are fully equipped for your needs. Student accommodation near University Of Wolverhampton offers a wide choice of affordable yet elegant student flats, halls of residence, studios, ensuites, and more! You have the option of staying on campus in the university halls of residence or a private residence. Because of their proximity to the university, on-campus housing options may be ideal; nevertheless, they tend to fill up fast and are more expensive.

UniAcco simplifies the process of finding student housing and offers a variety of options. As a result, students can select from an array of available student accommodations near the university, such as luxury studios, en-suites, and shared apartments that are inexpensive and fully furnished with 24/7 staff support.

Cost of Living

Wolverhampton is a fantastic neighbourhood, even for people who work or study outside the city, due to its ideal central UK position. The city has quick and easy access to transportation, and it is only a short drive from Birmingham and around an hour from Manchester. The average cost of living in Wolverhampton is between £1,047 - £1,095 per month, ranking it among the top 30% of the most expensive cities in the world. Take a look at the breakdown of the cost of living in Wolverhampton below -

 

Particulars

Cost (Monthly)

Off-Campus Accommodation 

£ 404

On-Campus Accommodation

£ 440

Transportation

£ 60

Food Cost

£ 390

Entertainment

£ 41

Groceries

£ 112

Clothes

£ 70

Total Cost of Living with Off Campus Accommodation 

£ 1,077

Total Cost of Living with On Campus Accommodation 

£ 1,113

Annual Cost of Living

£ 12,924

 

The above data is sourced from Cost of Living in Wolverhampton on UniAcco.

 

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