ABOUT UOW
- Founded in 1827, the University of Wolverhampton, also known as ‘The University of Opportunity’ offers a broad range of subjects at foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate level – many accredited by prestigious professional bodies. With over 25,000 students worldwide, the university prides itself on Quality Assurance, Research Excellence, Graduate Employability, and Student Satisfaction.
- The University of Wolverhampton invested considerably in campus developments in the past 25 years. Today,the university has 4 campuses in the Midlands - Wolverhampton, Walsall, Telford, and Springfield campus. It also partners the Midlands Centre for Cyber Security in Hereford. Additionally, the University of Wolverhampton Science Park is home to tenant businesses and supports the development of innovative companies. With opportunities for students being at the heart of University of Wolverhampton’s mission for over 190 years, the university is committed to creating the best possible learning and support experiences for all.
Why choose UOW?
FACTS & FIGURES
NO.1 in the UK
for teaching first generation students
91% of students
pleased with teaching
TOP 10 for social mobility
in England and Wales for 3 years running
5 Stars - For Employability, Global Engagement,
Teaching and Inclusiveness (QS Stars University Ratings)
RANKINGS
Top 1200 University in the World
(QS World University Rankings 2025)
Top 800 University in the World
(Times Higher Education (THE) – World University Ranking 2024)
Ranked 8th in the West Midlands for Psychology
(The Guardian – The Best UK Universities 2024)
Ranked 8th in England and Wales for Social Inclusion
(The Times and The Sunday Times - Good University Guide UK University Rankings 2024)
Ranked 6th in the West Midlands for Business, Management and Marketing
(The Times and The Sunday Times - Good University Guide UK University Rankings 2024)
Ranked 14th in the UK for Hospitality, Leisure, Recreation and Tourism
(The Times and The Sunday Times - Good University Guide UK University Rankings 2024)
Ranked 10th in the West Midlands
(The Complete University Guide – University League Tables 2025)
Ranked 5th in the West Midlands for Counselling, Psychotherapy and Occupational Therapy
(The Complete University Guide – University League Tables 2025)