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On track for a royal honour
A researcher wearing protective equipment uses a handheld power tool inside the National Infrastructure Laboratory.

Our rail research has won a Queen Elizabeth Prize for Education, the highest national honour for educational institutions.

We're leading the way in future-proofing the UK's railways – using science to reach the most economical and effective solutions.

We are a research-intensive university and a founding member of the Russell Group.

  • Ranked 14th in the UK and 87th globally

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  • A diverse community with students from over 130 countries

  • 97%

    Employment or further study

    Source: Higher Education Statistics Agency Graduate Outcomes latest data

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Head and shoulder photo of audiology student, Isabel McGauley.
Isabel McGauley
BSc Audiology
I was trained by some amazing people who gave me real-life experience and the competency to work as an audiologist. The University does a great job preparing you for the real world and the placement gives you the practical experience.
Read Isabel’s story

Our researchers are changing the world for the better

Towing tank

Autonomous ships tackle the high seas and climate change

Engineering
Marine and maritime
Environment, sustainability and clean growth
Tests prove fuel cell vessels can cut shipping’s carbon burden.