UWL has earned a solid reputation for its focus on student experience, teaching quality, and employability. The university has achieved multiple accolades in recent years:
- University of the Year for Social Inclusion in the Daily Mail University Guide 2024
- Best modern London university (non-specialist)* in the Complete University Guide 2024
- Ranked in the top 30% of UK universities in The Guardian University Guide 2024
- Number 1 London University (non-specialist) in the National Student Survey 2023
- 57th in the Times Good University Guide 2025
UWL has excelled in the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021, with
80% of its research rated as
world-leading (4)* or *internationally excellent (3)**, a testament to the university's commitment to innovation and impactful research.