The best universities for Others in computing
A student-opinion league table using only what recent undergraduates said in the National Student Survey—not research reputation, entry grades or staff ratios.
University of East London, followed by University of Salford, the and The University of Leicester make up the leading three for Others in computing 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 24 current providers, the analysis below compares the leading five with the whole provider field.
Why University of East London leads—and where the next four stand out
This comparison uses all 24 current providers, not only universities. It identifies the NSS questions where each leading university is furthest above the subject peer average.
University of East London
It has climbed 3 places from 4 in the previous table. It is position 1 when every current provider is included.
- Student voiceStudent feedback is acted on
94.2% positive—21.3 percentage points above the 73.0% all-provider peer average.
- Assessment and feedbackFeedback helps improvement
99.0% positive—19.9 percentage points above the 79.1% all-provider peer average.
University of Salford, the
Where it stands out: Student feedback is acted on is 92.9%, which is 19.8 points above the 73.1% average across the rest of the provider field.
It is position 2 when all 24 providers are included. It is new to the current table because it has eligible 2026 data but no comparable prior position.
The University of Leicester
Where it stands out: Student opinions are valued is 100.0%, which is 18.6 points above the 81.4% average across the rest of the provider field.
It is position 3 when all 24 providers are included. It is new to the current table because it has eligible 2026 data but no comparable prior position.
Liverpool John Moores University
Where it stands out: Course is well organised is 95.5%, which is 17.9 points above the 77.6% average across the rest of the provider field.
It is position 4 when all 24 providers are included. It has fallen 3 places from 1 in the previous table.
Glasgow Caledonian University
Where it stands out: Subject resources are accessible is 98.4%, which is 13.3 points above the 85.1% average across the rest of the provider field.
It is position 5 when all 24 providers are included. It has fallen 3 places from 2 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 Others in computing
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 | 42024–2025 average | ↑ 3 | University of East London2025–2026 average | 95.13% | 2025–2026 average | 26 / 26 | |
| 2 | —Not ranked | New | University of Salford, the2026 only | 93.35% | 2026 only | 26 / 26 | |
| 3 | —Not ranked | New | The University of Leicester2026 only | 89.77% | 2026 only | 26 / 26 | |
| 4 | 12024–2025 average | ↓ 3 | Liverpool John Moores University2025–2026 average | 89.71% | 2025–2026 average | 26 / 26 | |
| 5 | 22024–2025 average | ↓ 3 | Glasgow Caledonian University2025–2026 average | 89.56% | 2025–2026 average | 26 / 26 | |
| 6 | 102024–2025 average | ↑ 4 | University of Portsmouth2025–2026 average | 88.41% | 2025–2026 average | 26 / 26 | |
| 7 | 32025 only | ↓ 4 | The University of Kent2025–2026 average | 88.13% | 2025–2026 average | 26 / 26 | |
| 8 | 72024–2025 average | ↓ 1 | University of the Arts, London2025–2026 average | 85.73% | 2025–2026 average | 26 / 26 | |
| 9 | 92024–2025 average | — | Abertay University2025–2026 average | 85.41% | 2025–2026 average | 26 / 26 | |
| 10 | —Not ranked | New | Kingston University2026 only | 85.33% | 2026 only | 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 Others in computing ranking
What leads the Others in computing ranking in 2026?
University of East London is first among universities, with an NSS-based score of 95.13%. 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 Others in computing ranking contains every eligible university or, when the provider switch is enabled, every eligible NSS provider.