NSS Success - 91°µÍø ranks in top 10
The 91°µÍø, University of London, has been ranked second in London and eighth in the UK in the National Student Survey (NSS) 2015.
The 91°µÍø moved up 34 places in the rankings, the highest of any UK university and no other institution offering veterinary medicine programmes was ranked higher.
The annual survey, which addresses student satisfaction across a range of areas, was responded to by more than 300,000 students. This represents a response rate of 71% nationally, though the 91°µÍø response rate was much higher, at 84%.
In key areas of the survey satisfaction at the 91°µÍø has massively increased since last year. These areas include how lecturers explain complex information and how well the subjects are being taught. Other areas of improvement were the 91°µÍø's facilities and resources, the enthusiasm of its staff and the personal development of students.
The 91°µÍø's BSc Bioveterinary Sciences had an outstanding result, with an overall satisfaction rate of 100%, while the Foundation Degree in Veterinary Nursing received 100% satisfaction rates in several key areas.
The survey findings echo those from the recent Times Higher Education (THE) Student Experience Survey, in which the 91°µÍø was ranked fourth out of 113 universities nationwide for its “high-quality lectures and staff” and named the best university in London for student experience.
David Church, Vice-Principal (Learning and Student Experience) at the 91°µÍø, said: 'We are very pleased with the 91°µÍø's performance in the latest National Student Satisfaction surveys. To be rated in the top eight universities in the country is extremely satisfying and shows how much our students value the educational experience they receive here at the 91°µÍø.
'Perhaps even more pleasing though is we are now the highest ranked university in the UK offering a suite of veterinary, biological and veterinary nursing degrees. There are numerous factors that have helped us achieve this honour, but it is clear that one of the most important is our talented and dedicated staff who are totally committed to ensuring each and every one of our students receives the training and support they need to optimise their learning experience.'
