Plymouth Marjon University has once again been recognised among the best in England for student satisfaction, according to the latest Complete University Guide rankings released this week.
The 2026 edition of the nationwide league table places Plymouth Marjon University in the top three English universities for student satisfaction for the sixth consecutive year, an achievement few institutions have matched. The ranking reflects consistently high levels of teaching quality, student support, and overall experience at the small but ambitious university on the edge of Plymouth.
As well as its strong overall rating, Marjon was recognised across a number of specialist subject areas:
- Top 3 in England for Complementary Medicine
- Top 5 in England for Speech and Language Therapy (student satisfaction)
- 8th in the UK for Sports Science (student satisfaction)
- 9th in England overall for Speech and Language Therapy
Marjon was ranked in England’s top 10 institutions coming 2nd for Student Voice, top 5 for Freedom of Expression, 6th for Learning Opportunities, and 8th for Assessment and Feedback. The University also came joint 1st for Academic Support scoring 94%, above the national average of 86%. The Marjon Student Union also ranked highly at 6th in England for Student Union.
The rankings offer a boost for the university as it continues to position itself as a student-centred institution with strong ties to professional disciplines such as education, health, sport and journalism.
Vice-Chancellor Professor Claire Taylor welcomed the news, saying it reflects the commitment of Marjon’s staff and students to creating a positive learning community, she said:
“We are immensely proud of this continued recognition in the Complete University Guide rankings. At Marjon, we are committed to providing a supportive, high-quality learning environment that puts students first. To be consistently ranked among the best in England for student satisfaction is a testament to our outstanding staff and the positive learning community we’ve built together.
“These achievements reflect the ambitions of our Marjon 2030 strategy, particularly its three core pillars: Student Success; Place & Social Purpose; and Research & Knowledge Exchange, and show that Marjon is delivering on its promise to transform lives through education whilst also helping shape the future of our region and beyond.”
The university’s strategy, known as Marjon 2030, focuses on three key areas: Student Success, Place & Social Purpose, and Research & Knowledge Exchange. The latest rankings suggest that Marjon is delivering steady progress across these goals.
Simon Emmett, Chief Executive of IDP Education – which produces the Complete University Guide said the rankings help students make informed choices and highlight best practice across the sector.
In a competitive and rapidly evolving higher education landscape, Marjon’s consistency in student satisfaction sets it apart, particularly as many newer universities begin to challenge more established names.
An open day at Marjon is scheduled for 21 June, offering prospective students a chance to explore the campus and courses in more detail. More information can be found at marjon.ac.uk
