The best universities for Nursing (non-specific)
A student-opinion league table using only what recent undergraduates said in the National Student Survey—not research reputation, entry grades or staff ratios.
The University of Chichester, followed by Aston University and The University of Sheffield make up the leading three for Nursing (non-specific) in our 2026 student-view ranking.
Unlike a conventional university guide, this list makes one narrow comparison: how positively recent students described their course experience. The score gives equal influence to the 26 questions shared across all three NSS files and averages 2025 with 2026 wherever both are published. Because this subject has 55 current providers, the analysis below compares the leading five with the whole provider field.
Why The University of Chichester leads—and where the next four stand out
This comparison uses all 55 current providers, not only universities. It identifies the NSS questions where each leading university is furthest above the subject peer average.
The University of Chichester
It has climbed 1 place from 2 in the previous table. It is position 1 when every current provider is included.
- Organisation and managementCourse is well organised
96.3% positive—24.6 percentage points above the 71.7% all-provider peer average.
- Student voiceStudent feedback is acted on
96.3% positive—20.7 percentage points above the 75.6% all-provider peer average.
Aston University
Where it stands out: Course is well organised is 97.1%, which is 25.4 points above the 71.7% average across the rest of the provider field.
It is position 2 when all 55 providers are included. It is new to the current table because it has eligible 2026 data but no comparable prior position.
The University of Sheffield
Where it stands out: Changes are communicated well is 98.8%, which is 19.8 points above the 79.1% average across the rest of the provider field.
It is position 3 when all 55 providers are included. It has climbed 6 places from 9 in the previous table.
University of Hertfordshire
Where it stands out: Course is well organised is 95.6%, which is 23.9 points above the 71.7% average across the rest of the provider field.
It is position 4 when all 55 providers are included. It holds the same position as in the previous 2024+2025 table.
University of Staffordshire
Where it stands out: Course is well organised is 89.8%, which is 17.9 points above the 71.8% average across the rest of the provider field.
It is position 5 when all 55 providers are included. It has fallen 4 places from 1 in the previous table.
“Above average” compares each provider with every other current provider in this subject. It describes relative NSS strength, not course content, admissions or graduate outcomes.
Top 10 for Nursing (non-specific)
Current positions use the 2025+2026 window. Previous positions use 2024+2025; “New” means no eligible prior comparison.
| Current pos.2025+2026 table | Previous pos.2024+2025 table | Change | University | Score | Current score data | Questions | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22025 only | ↑ 1 | The University of Chichester2025–2026 average | 96.94% | 2025–2026 average | 26 / 26 | |
| 2 | —Not ranked | New | Aston University2026 only | 96.40% | 2026 only | 26 / 26 | |
| 3 | 92024–2025 average | ↑ 6 | The University of Sheffield2025–2026 average | 96.34% | 2025–2026 average | 26 / 26 | |
| 4 | 42024–2025 average | — | University of Hertfordshire2025–2026 average | 96.28% | 2025–2026 average | 26 / 26 | |
| 5 | 12024–2025 average | ↓ 4 | University of Staffordshire2025–2026 average | 95.56% | 2025–2026 average | 26 / 26 | |
| 6 | —Not ranked | New | University of Winchester2026 only | 95.42% | 2026 only | 26 / 26 | |
| 7 | 62024–2025 average | ↓ 1 | University of Wolverhampton2025–2026 average | 95.07% | 2025–2026 average | 26 / 26 | |
| 8 | 52024–2025 average | ↓ 3 | Teesside University2025–2026 average | 94.32% | 2025–2026 average | 26 / 26 | |
| 9 | 132024–2025 average | ↑ 4 | Brunel University London2025–2026 average | 93.80% | 2025–2026 average | 26 / 26 | |
| 10 | 72024–2025 average | ↓ 3 | University of Salford, the2025–2026 average | 93.68% | 2025–2026 average | 26 / 26 |
Universities are shown by default. The site-wide switch can include every current NSS provider in this live top ten.
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The National Student Survey asks final-year undergraduates about teaching, learning opportunities, assessment and feedback, support, organisation, resources, student voice, their students’ union and wellbeing information.
We do not add research output, selectivity, institutional spending, staff ratios or graduate salary data. Those measures may be useful elsewhere, but they cannot change what former students said about studying this subject.
Read the complete methodology →About this Nursing (non-specific) ranking
What leads the Nursing (non-specific) ranking in 2026?
The University of Chichester is first among universities, with an NSS-based score of 96.94%. The result reflects student opinion across the common questions, not a prediction of which institution will suit every applicant.
Why average two NSS years?
Averaging 2025 and 2026 makes the result less sensitive to one unusual cohort. A provider must have published 2026 data to enter the current table; a 2026-only entrant is included and labelled “New”.
Where can I see every university?
The full Nursing (non-specific) ranking contains every eligible university or, when the provider switch is enabled, every eligible NSS provider.