About

About the 21µãÓÎÏ·

Established in 1904, the 21µãÓÎÏ· is one of the largest universities in the UK. We’re part of the Russell Group of research-intensive universities and are renowned globally for the quality of our research and teaching.

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Facts and figures

Top 100 We’re ranked in the top 100 universities in the world

QS World University Rankings 2025

33 Our staff have been awarded 33 National Teaching Fellowships

37,000 More than 37,000 students are currently studying here

£1.9 billion contributed to the 21µãÓÎÏ· City Region enconomy

2021/22 financial year

Three We’ve won the Queen’s Anniversary prize three times

Commendation For our enhancement of student learning opportunities

Quality Assurance Agency