BNU joins UK's top 100 in Complete University Guide after boost in graduate prospects

Buckinghamshire New University (BNU) has achieved top-100 status in the Complete University Guide (CUG) 2026, climbing for the second successive year to rank 97^th out of 130 HEIs in the UK.

BNU performed strongly in relation to Graduate Prospects on Track (up 60 places to 44^th), Student-Staff ratio (up 28 places to 49^th), and Graduate Prospects Outcomes (up nine places to 103). Student Satisfaction (24^th) and Facilities Spend (12^th) remained high.

We also performed strongly in the South East, climbing to 11^th overall, 2^nd for Student Satisfaction and 5^th for Graduate Prospects on Track.

Commenting on the rankings, Vice-Chancellor Professor Damien Page said: “BNU’s rise into the top 100 of the Complete University Guide 2026 reflects the dedication of our staff, the student experience they deliver, and the growing strength of our graduate prospect opportunities. We will now build on this momentum, striving for even greater impact so that we can continue delivering the best possible experience for our students and improving their life chances.”

Highlights of BNU’s performance in the 2026 Complete University Guide   

Headline results UK

• 97^th in UK overall ranking
• 12^th in the UK for Facilities Spend
• 24^th in the UK for Student Satisfaction
• 44^th for Graduate Prospects on Track
• 49^th in the UK for Student-Staff ratio

Headline results South East

• 11^th overall
• 2^nd for Student Satisfaction
• 2^nd for Facilities Spend
• 5^th for Graduate Prospects on Track
• 7^th academic services spend
• 14^th research quality
• 15^th research intensity 

You can view the full 2026 Complete University Guide tables here.