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# University of Suffolk drops 18 places in national rankings
- URL: https://www.ipswich.co.uk/university-of-suffolk-drops-18-places-in-national-rankings/
- Published: 2024-09-20T12:03:23.000Z
- Updated: 2026-03-16T15:35:02.000Z
- Description: The University of Suffolk has fallen 18 places in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025, ranking 124th out of 131 UK universities.
- Author: Oliver Rouane-Williams
- Tags: News, Higher Education, #article, University of Suffolk, #Import 2026-03-16 14:46

**The big picture:** The [University of Suffolk](https://www.ipswich.co.uk/tag/university-of-suffolk/) now ranks 124th out of 131 UK universities, making it the 8th lowest-ranked institution nationally. In East Anglia, it sits second from bottom, with Anglia Ruskin University placing lower at 130th, the second-lowest in the country.

**By the numbers:** Here's how the university scored:

- Teaching quality: 82.2% (63rd)
- Student experience: 75.1% (96th)
- Research quality: 21.8% (108th)
- Entry standards: 114 (107th)
- Graduate prospects: 72% (93rd)
- Continuation rate: 79.7% (128th)
- Student-staff ratio: 13.1 (13th)
- Total score: 407 (124th)

**What it means:** The drop in ranking could impact the university's ability to attract students and funding. However, it's important to note that rankings don't tell the whole story of a university's value or student experience.

For example, the university ranks 13th in the country for its student-to-staff ratio, 63rd for teaching quality (around mid-table), 96th for student experience, and 104th for its 2:1 rate.

**Regional context:** The University of Cambridge remains the top-ranked institution in East Anglia, placing 4th nationally. The University of East Anglia and the University of Essex round out the top three in the region.

**What's next:** The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025 provides detailed profiles and rankings for 134 UK universities. The full guide is available online at thetimes.com/gooduniversityguide.

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