University Compare names UEA in top 25 for employability
By: Communications
UEA has been named in the top 25 of University Compare’s ‘Best universities for employability 2026’ rankings.
The employability rankings consider how universities help students get ready for life after graduation - whether through placement years, industry connections or career support. It also uses the views of alumni who have shared their experiences in securing employment after graduation, and the support they received from their university after leaving.
University Compare ranks UK universities using a methodology that blends qualitative and quantitative data, primarily sourced from verified student reviews and official datasets.
Each university is assessed across five key categories: accommodation, course quality, student social life, employability, and recommendation likelihood. Students rate these areas on a scale of one to five, and their responses are aggregated to form an overall score.
To ensure reliability, reviews must meet minimum character requirements, originate from unique IP addresses, and pass CAPTCHA verification. The platform uses a trust-weighting system where the value of a university’s score increases with the number of reviews it receives, meaning institutions with more reviews are given greater credibility in the rankings.
UEA received nearly 300 reviews for this year’s ranking.
In addition to student reviews, University Compare incorporates data from the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) and the Key Information Set (KIS). These datasets provide insights into graduate outcomes, future career alignment, and research quality.
This approach ensures that the rankings reflect both the lived experiences of students and objective performance indicators, offering a comprehensive view of university quality.
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