Two Gloucestershire universities are celebrating success in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide for 2025.

Hartpury University has retained its 6th place ranking in the UK for teaching quality, according to

the 31st edition of the annual guide, which ranks 134 British universities to provide potential students with information to support them to make an informed decision about higher education. The guide is put together following evaluation of everything from student satisfaction with teaching, through to degree completion rates and graduate employment prospects.

Student satisfaction with the quality of teaching was particularly high in areas including agriculture, animal science and sports science.

Rosie Scott-Ward, deputy vice-chancellor of Hartpury University, said: "This is the third consecutive year in which we have retained our 6th place position for teaching quality in this guide, and we're delighted that students are satisfied with the teaching they're receiving during their studies.

"It's been an outstanding twelve months with surveys and league tables highlighting the quality of our teaching from the voices that matter most - our students. I'd like to pay tribute to our students for not only being such outstanding ambassadors of Hartpury University, but also providing the feedback that helps us to make enhancements and shape the future."

Meanwhile, the University of Gloucestershire is one of the top two highest climbers in the guide, moving up 22 places in the league table.

Only one other university climbed more places in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025 league table than University of Gloucestershire, which is ranked number one in Gloucestershire.

Dame Clare Marchant, vice-chancellor of University of Gloucestershire, said: "We're absolutely determined to create the best possible experience for our students, so we're delighted to have progressed so far up the ratings in this important league table.

"As part of our ambitions to become a future-focused university, we're creating vibrant campuses where students can benefit from the best possible learning experiences, fulfil their potential and gain the skills and knowledge they need for successful and rewarding careers.

"This 22-place rise in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025 league table is a testament to the positive impact we are having on student experience, so it gives a clear indication that our exciting plans are on track."