Where it ranks in the Unifresher Rankings 2027, what it’s really like to study there, and what halls and living costs look like.
Wolverhampton is a big, practical, career-focused university spread across the Black Country and Shropshire. Most students are based at City Campus in central Wolverhampton, with architecture and engineering at the striking Springfield campus, a converted brewery nearby. Health, education and sport students often study at Walsall, and some courses run at Telford.
It's one of the more affordable options in this guide. Halls cost £103–£121.50 a week in 2026/27, with all bills included, and there are no application deadlines. The trade-off is that many students live at home and commute, so the campus can feel quieter outside teaching hours. Birmingham is a short train ride away for bigger nights out.
Known for
The University of Wolverhampton is 117th out of 124 UK universities in the Unifresher Rankings 2027, with an overall score of 35.6, below the UK median of 48.5. Our rankings are built around the student experience, combining employability, freshers experience, happiness, nightlife, sustainability, inclusion, innovation and societies. That means big research names don’t automatically top the table. See how we score universities.
Marker shows the UK median across all ranked universities.
| Rank | University | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 115 | University of Central Lancashire | 36.9 |
| 116 | Middlesex University | 36.2 |
| 117 | University of Wolverhampton | 35.6 |
| 118 | University of Bedfordshire | 35.5 |
| 119 | University of East London | 34.7 |
Each award ranks all 124 universities on one part of student life. Click through for the full table.
36th of 124 · Affordability Score 60.2
54th of 124 · Nightlife Score 51.9
60th of 124 · Social Score 50.2
79th of 122 · Careers Score 27.5
81st of 124 · Inclusion Score 51.3
88th of 124 · Employability Score 25.6
97th of 124 · Societies Score 41.7
102nd of 124 · Wellbeing Score 37.6
104th of 124 · Freshers Score 42.4
104th of 124 · Balance Score 34.4
108th of 123 · Happiness Score 30.5
111th of 124 · Value Score 31.6
120th of 124 · Safety Score 19.3
121st of 124 · Innovation Score 26.3
122nd of 124 · Sustainability Score 21.7
Wolverhampton as a student city
Ranked 46th of 72 UK university cities in our Best University Cities 2027 ranking, with a score of 49.3.
The University of Wolverhampton appears in 41 of our subject league tables. Here’s where it places in each, best first.
| Subject | Rank | Table size | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Photography | 17th | of 44 | 87 |
| Architecture | 28th | of 55 | 99 |
| Creative Writing | 19th | of 34 | 69 |
| Pharmacology | 21st | of 37 | 61 |
| Human Resource Management | 33rd | of 58 | 92 |
| Teaching | 45th | of 79 | 110 |
| Criminology | 58th | of 94 | 90 |
| Public Health | 9th | of 14 | 37 |
| Primary Education | 38th | of 59 | 91 |
| Animation (2D/3D) | 34th | of 52 | 79 |
| Subject | Rank | Table size | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy | 21st | of 32 | 52 |
| Information Technology | 14th | of 21 | 52 |
| Chemical Engineering | 20th | of 30 | 40 |
| Biomedical Science | 62nd | of 93 | 76 |
| Business and Management | 76th | of 114 | 103 |
| Civil Engineering | 39th | of 58 | 75 |
| Film Production | 59th | of 87 | 105 |
| Sports Science | 53rd | of 78 | 77 |
| English Language and Literature | 37th | of 54 | 68 |
| Marketing | 61st | of 88 | 67 |
| Physiotherapy | 34th | of 49 | 66 |
| Sociology | 60th | of 86 | 85 |
| Psychology | 76th | of 108 | 74 |
| Graphic Design | 48th | of 68 | 89 |
| History | 54th | of 76 | 66 |
| Law | 69th | of 97 | 77 |
| Quantity Surveying | 25th | of 35 | 58 |
| Computer Science | 73rd | of 102 | 82 |
| Economics | 61st | of 85 | 72 |
| International Relations | 51st | of 71 | 65 |
| Real Estate | 16th | of 22 | 50 |
| Journalism | 43rd | of 59 | 66 |
| Politics | 57th | of 78 | 71 |
| Social Work | 49th | of 67 | 64 |
| Aerospace Engineering 2026 table | 22nd | of 30 | 46 |
| Nursing | 64th | of 85 | 77 |
| Fine Art | 45th | of 58 | 56 |
| Surveying | 19th | of 24 | 44 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 62nd | of 77 | 67 |
| Occupational Therapy | 33rd | of 40 | 55 |
| Forensic Science | 26th | of 31 | 41 |
Subject tables compare universities on graduate earnings, student satisfaction, teaching quality and academic support. Scores aren’t comparable between subjects.
The University of Wolverhampton Students' Union (Wolves Union) runs bars at City and Walsall campuses, including Luna Lounge at City Campus, along with societies, sports clubs, advice services and a student community pantry. Walsall has a multi-million-pound sports centre with a floodlit athletics track, all-weather pitch and 12-court sports hall. Wolverhampton city centre is on the doorstep of City Campus, and Walsall town centre has its own bars and clubs. Birmingham is a short train ride away for gigs and bigger nights out.
University halls cost £103–£121.50 per week (2026/27, all bills included; 37-, 42- and 52-week licences) (2026/27 prices).
First-year accommodation guarantee
No formal guarantee is published. The university says there are no deadlines for applying for halls and rooms are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. You can only get an offer of accommodation if Wolverhampton is your firm choice (insurance-choice students can't apply until they switch it to firm).
| Hall | Area | Rooms | From | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City Standard Accommodation | City Campus, Lomas Street, Wolverhampton | shared bathroom (room with hand basin) | £103/wk | 194 rooms within walking distance of lectures and Asda. Kitchens and bathrooms shared with up to 6 people; bathrooms are cleaned daily. £3,811 for 37 weeks or £4,326 for 42 weeks. |
| City Ensuite Accommodation | City Campus, Lomas Street and North Road, Wolverhampton | en-suite | £121.50/wk | 461 en-suite rooms with three-quarter beds, kitchens shared with up to 6 flatmates. £4,495.50 for 37 weeks or £5,103 for 42 weeks. Parking included. |
| Walsall Student Village | Walsall Campus, Gorway Road | en-suite | £121.50/wk | 263 en-suite rooms, kitchens shared with up to 7 people, right next to the Walsall sports centre and SU. For students whose course is based at Walsall. |
| Telford Campus accommodation | Telford Campus | en-suite | Not published | 142 en-suite rooms, kitchens shared with 6 others. The university hasn't listed a 2026/27 price; the last published rate was £119 a week in 2025/26. |
Prices are the university’s published weekly starting prices and can change. Always check the official accommodation site before applying.
Walking distance from City Campus, with plenty of private student blocks and flats.
Handy for Walsall-based courses, with its own bars and shops.
Close to both City Campus and the Springfield site, with a mix of private blocks and shared houses.
Top tip
Apply through your e:Vision account using your 7-digit student number as soon as Wolverhampton is your firm choice. There's no deadline, but rooms go first come, first served, so apply early if you want en-suite or to live with friends. You'll pay a £500 advance rent payment when you sign, which comes off your final instalment.
Wolverhampton is one of the cheaper places in this guide to live as a student. University halls cost £103 a week for a standard room or £121.50 for en-suite in 2026/27, with bills, Wi-Fi and contents insurance included. A full 37-week standard room costs £3,811. Parking at halls is currently free, and City Campus halls are next to an Asda.
Getting around
City Campus is in central Wolverhampton, within walking distance of the train station, and the West Midlands Metro tram links Wolverhampton with Birmingham. Most City Campus halls are minutes from lectures. Springfield is also in Wolverhampton, while Walsall and Telford are separate campuses: if your course is based there, live there or budget for daily travel.
Weighing up your options? Here’s how nearby universities compare in the Unifresher Rankings 2027.
The University of Wolverhampton is 117th out of 124 UK universities in the Unifresher Rankings 2027, with an overall score of 35.6. Its strongest results are for affordability (36th).
There's no formal guarantee, but there's also no deadline. Rooms are allocated first come, first served once Wolverhampton is your firm choice, so apply as early as you can.
For 2026/27, a City Campus standard room costs £103 a week and an en-suite at City or Walsall costs £121.50 a week. All prices include bills, Wi-Fi and contents insurance, and you can choose 37-, 42- or 52-week licences.
It depends on your course. Most courses are at City Campus in Wolverhampton. Architecture, construction and engineering are at Springfield, a converted brewery near City Campus. Some health, education and sport courses are at Walsall, and some courses run at Telford.
No. The university only sends accommodation offers to firm-choice students. If you later make Wolverhampton your firm choice, contact the Accommodation Hub and it will send you an offer.
There's no separate deposit, but you'll pay a £500 advance rent payment when you sign your licence. It's taken off your final instalment.
Yes. It's a member of MillionPlus, the association for modern universities.
About this guide. Rankings data comes from the Unifresher Rankings 2027 (methodology). Facts, hall prices and costs come from the university and official sources listed below. Last updated 23 October 2026.
