Chichester named one of the best teaching universities in the UK

The University of Chichester is fast gaining a reputation as one of the best teaching universities in the country, as it celebrates another excellent league table result.  

Today it was revealed the institution has been ranked 12th in the UK for teaching quality in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026, and in the top 10 for modern universities.  

This follows hot on the heels of being awarded The Daily Mail’s University of the Year for teaching excellence, and 8th for student satisfaction with teaching in The Guardian’s 2026 league table over the past few weeks. 

Professor Symeon Dagkas, Vice-Chancellor of the University, said: “It is great to see that the effort and hard work of our talented teaching community here at Chichester has been recognised. Students who choose this University are welcomed into a community of dedicated lecturers and professional services staff who are committed to ensuring students enjoy the very best education.” 

In a further positive development, students at the University are also amongst the happiest in the UK, with the institution ranked 11th for student satisfaction by Unifreshers.co.uk. 

In The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026 (results released today) the University gained an overall result of 54th, 8 places higher than its 2025 result, and revealed: ‘Renowned for its close-knit atmosphere, this small West Sussex university folds seaside charm and countryside comforts into the academic timetable.’ 

For more information about the University of Chichester, go to www.chi.ac.uk.