University of Suffolk Celebrates Strong Student Survey Results

University of Suffolk students have reported strong satisfaction levels for 2024, after latest National Student Survey (NSS) results have scored the University well above the England national average in all nine areas.

The NSS is an annual independent survey collating the views of thousands of final year undergraduate students on their university and course of study across the UK.

The 2024 results, published this week, returned a positive assessment by the University of Suffolk’s students, the average positivity measure being 89 per cent compared with the sector average of 81 per cent.

The nine areas scored are teaching on the course; learning opportunities; marking and assessment; academic support; organisation and management; learning and resources; student voice; mental wellbeing services; and freedom of expression.

All areas were above 84 per cent, with teaching on the course, learning opportunities, academic support and freedom of expression all above 90 per cent.

Among the courses which performed well above the national average were Business, Computing, Children’s Nursing, Counselling and History.

The scores also progressed on last year, where the University scored an average 85 per cent – an increase of four percentage points in the last 12 months.

In 2023, the University was also nearly five percentage points higher than the sector average overall.

Professor Helen Langton MBE, Vice-Chancellor and CEO of the University of Suffolk, said: “The 2024 National Student Survey results are a real testament to the exceptional education and opportunities our students at Suffolk enjoy, and we are humbled that our final year students have reflected on their time so positively.

“We work hard to ensure our students are well prepared for their careers, enjoy enriching personal and professional opportunities during their studies, and are well supported throughout their time on campus.

“We understand the importance of listening to the views of our students and we will study the feedback to help us further enhance our students’ experience.”

The results follow May’s latest Complete University Guide rankings which featured a 22-place rise for the University of Suffolk to sit in 58th position nationally out of 130 institutions – its third successive year of rising by 20 places or more.

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