Falmouth has slipped in Sunday Times Good University Guide

While The University of Bath is the number one university in the Southwest, according to The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025, Falmouth has slipped from 51st to 73rd in the UK rankings.

A Falmouth University spokesperson told the Packet: "We are proud of our offer to students and the exciting research and knowledge exchange that's having a positive impact locally and further afield.

“Falmouth students receive a high-quality education on courses that are well regarded by the industries they graduate into."

The University of Bristol has risen by five places to rank 11th in the south west, and the University of Exeter has slipped but remains in the top 20.

The University of the West of England, Plymouth Marjon, Arts Bournemouth, and the University of Gloucestershire have improved in their national ranking year on year.

Helen Davies, editor of The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide, said: “The best universities — whether they were founded in the 15th century or 2005 — are local and global powerhouses of intellectual thought and creativity, from the arts to science, that can power economic regeneration and lead the way to a better life. But what and where to study — and how to pay for it — has never been tougher. This is where our comprehensive guide can help.

“This year we have tweaked our methodology to keep up with contemporary concerns around climate change and careers and have added in a sustainability metric, teaming up with People & Planet, and boosted the weighting of graduate prospects.

“The higher education sector is facing unprecedented challenges from debates on free speech to financial stability, but it is important to remember the force for good that going to university can be. See how the universities compare subject by subject, a guide on campus life, and what scholarships and bursaries may be on offer online.”

https://www.thetimes.com/uk-university-rankings