Leeds Beckett University awarded prestigious 5-star rating by QS Stars and rated 'excellent'

QS Stars is a rating system which evaluates universities across a wide range of categories, covering everything from graduate employability to sports facilities and community engagement.

As well as being rated 5-stars and 'excellent' overall, 5-star ratings were also achieved for seven out of the nine assessed categories which reflect a great student experience for UK and international students. These include the university facilities, subject ranking, employability, good governance, environmental impact, global engagement, and diversity, equity, and inclusion.

LBU's 5-star rating includes a standout performance in the diversity, equity, and inclusion category, excelling in metrics related to disability support services, initiatives for underrepresented groups, gender balance among students and staff, and the presence of a strategic framework promoting EDI. LBU's commitment to environmental sustainability was also recognised with a perfect score for its climate action plan.

Professor Peter Slee, Vice-Chancellor of Leeds Beckett University, said: "The 5 star rating from QS is welcome recognition of all the hard work and dedication across the university which creates an excellent experience for our students.

"Our environmental impact and inclusive approach are core to our values, so it is hugely rewarding to see such positive results reflected in the QS ranking."

Known for its thorough and independent analysis, the QS rankings allow students to get a wider picture of an institution's qualities and find universities that match their interests, priorities, and goals.

The rating follows Leeds Beckett ranking among the top 30 universities in England in the independent annual National Student Survey earlier this year.