The University of Chichester has been ranked sixth among universities across the South East in the latest Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide.

The 2027 league table places the university 57th nationally, with Chichester also ranking highly in several of the guide’s other measures.

It is rated 12th best coastal university in the UK, as well as 12th for teaching quality. Chichester is also ranked 10th among modern universities.

The results put a spotlight on teaching and the student experience at the university, which has campuses in the city and Bognor Regis.

The University of Chichester has been ranked sixth among universities across the South East in the latest Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide. Photo: Ivan Vi (free to use under Pexels License).

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A University of Chichester spokesperson said the institution was “pleased” with its sixth place position in the South East and 57th nationally.

“We work hard to provide students with an outstanding experience, including teaching excellence, upholding the highest academic standards and supporting their future success,” they said.

The annual Good University Guide brings together a range of measures to compare universities nationally and regionally, providing prospective students with one source of information when considering where to study.

For Chichester, the latest results offer a boost to the university’s profile in the region, while its rankings for teaching quality among coastal universities highlight some of the characteristics associated with the institution and its location.