Best universities for Nursing (non-specific) (2026)
7 UK universities teaching Nursing (non-specific) as a full-time degree, ranked on graduate pay, jobs, student satisfaction, students staying on and entry points.
| # | University | Score | Salary 5 yrs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aston University Birmingham, West Midlands · TEF Gold | 62 | £39k |
| 2 | University of Exeter Exeter, South West · TEF Gold | 59 | £39k |
| 3 | Sheffield Hallam University Sheffield, Yorkshire and The Humber · TEF Gold | 56 | £32k |
| 4 | University of Liverpool Liverpool, North West · TEF Gold | 50 | £28.5k |
| 5 | University of Essex Colchester, East of England · TEF Silver | 46 | £35k |
| 6 | Nottingham Trent University Nottingham, East Midlands · TEF Gold | 45 | — |
| 7 | University of St Mark & St John Plymouth, South West · TEF Gold | 39 | — |
How the score works: universities are compared within each subject on salary five years after graduating (27%), the share in work or further study (18%), student satisfaction (18%), students staying on (13.5%), typical UCAS points (13.5%, compared within each nation) and the TEF rating (10%, England). 50 is typical. Figures: Discover Uni (Office for Students, HESA), National Student Survey, Graduate Outcomes, HMRC LEO earnings; full-time first degrees.
Questions
What is the best university for Nursing (non-specific)?
On our measures Aston University ranks first for Nursing (non-specific), followed by University of Exeter, Sheffield Hallam University, University of Liverpool. Rankings depend on what matters to you, so compare pay, jobs and satisfaction.
Which university's Nursing (non-specific) graduates earn the most?
Aston University: typical earnings of £39k five years after graduating (HMRC tax records).