The University is joint 10th among English universities for overall positivity in the latest NSS results
Date: 09 July 2026
London Metropolitan University has recorded another year of improved student satisfaction in the 2026 National Student Survey (NSS), with positive scores increasing across all ten themes measured by the survey.
The results reflect London Met’s continued focus on providing students with the support and resources they need to succeed throughout their studies, with improvements seen across teaching, assessment and feedback, academic support, learning resources and student wellbeing.
NSS 2026 highlights
- Improvements across all 10 NSS themes
- Assessment and Feedback increased by 5.1 percentage points to 88.5%
- Top 5 in London for average positivity score across all themes
- UK No.1 for Pharmacology
- Four subjects ranked in the UK top 10
- No.1 in London across several subject areas
- Fifth in comparison with Russell Group universities based on average positivity across NSS themes
- Joint 10th among English universities for overall positivity*
*Based on positive responses across the NSS questions asked of all teaching providers.
Among the strongest results, Assessment and feedback increased by 5.1 percentage points to 88.5%. Positive ratings for how well the University communicated information about mental wellbeing support services also rose by 3.7 percentage points to 84.4%, while Teaching on my course, Learning resources and Student voice all saw increases of more than three percentage points.
Outstanding subject-level performance
London Met also achieved outstanding subject-level results in this year's survey. Pharmacology ranked first in the UK, while Mathematics (5th), Electrical and Electronic Engineering (6th) and Management Studies (7th) all placed in the national top 10. The University also ranked first in London for several disciplines, including Business Studies, Management Studies, Mathematics, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Health Studies and Pharmacology, reinforcing London Met's reputation for delivering an excellent student experience across a diverse range of subjects.
London Met performs strongly against Russell Group universities
London Met also continues to perform strongly when benchmarked against the Russell Group. Based on average positivity across the survey themes, the University ranks fifth among the institutions included in the comparison, ahead of institutions such as LSE, UCL, and King’s College London. The University also achieved the highest score in the comparison for Assessment and Feedback, reflecting the University's commitment to high-quality teaching and learning.
Professor Julie Hall, Vice-Chancellor of London Metropolitan University, said:
“These results are a fantastic reflection of the dedication and hard work of colleagues across the University and the valuable feedback our students continue to provide. Seeing improvements across every theme in this year's National Student Survey demonstrates our shared commitment to delivering an outstanding educational experience for every student.
"I'm particularly proud to see London Met performing so strongly in areas such as assessment and feedback, academic support and teaching, as well as achieving outstanding subject-level results and comparing so favourably with many Russell Group universities. These achievements reflect the passion of our staff, the ambition of our students and our continued investment in creating an inclusive, supportive and academically excellent environment.
"While we are proud of what these results represent, we remain committed to listening to our students and using their feedback to drive continuous improvement. Their voices help shape the future of our University, and we will continue working together to ensure every student has the opportunity to succeed."
Strong results across the student experience
The National Student Survey gathers feedback from final-year undergraduate students across the UK, providing valuable insight into their experiences of university life.
London Met's results demonstrate continued progress across key aspects of the student experience. Academic Support increased to 89.2%, Teaching on my Course reached 88.6%, while Learning Opportunities rose to 88.3%. Students also rated the University highly for Freedom to Express Ideas, Opinions and Beliefs, with a score of 90.2%.
Professor Nona McDuff OBE, said: “At London Met, our mission is to transform lives through education, and these results are testament to the commitment across our University to continually improve the student experience.
"I would like to thank our students for taking the time to complete the survey and share their feedback, and our colleagues for their continued dedication to supporting our students. Student feedback helps us understand what's working well and where we can do even better as we continue to shape an inclusive and supportive University."
The University has continued to enhance the academic and wider student experience through improvements to teaching and assessment, strengthened wellbeing support, increased opportunities for student engagement and enhancements to learning resources.
These latest results build on London's Met's positive trajectory in recent years and reinforce the University's commitment to providing an inclusive, supportive and high-quality educational experience for every student.
