Birmingham recognised among world's leading universities for graduate employability
Birmingham is on the rise in the Global Employability University Ranking and Survey 2027.
The University of Birmingham has strengthened its position among the world's leading institutions for graduate employability, rising again in the Global Employability University Ranking and Survey (GEURS) 2027.
This year, the University of Birmingham ranked 155th globally, and 11th nationally, up five places from 159th in 2026, which itself marked a 10-place rise from the previous year. The University has now climbed 15 places across the past two editions of the table, demonstrating a consistent upward trajectory.
Birmingham is one of only 17 UK universities featured in the table, alongside institutions including Oxford and Cambridge. This year's ranking has expanded from 250 to 300 institutions across 46 countries and territories.
Through our distinct education programme, our students benefit from exceptional industry links and extensive careers support, enabling our graduates to hit the ground running and thrive throughout their careers.
Produced by HR consultancy Emerging and published by Times Higher Education (THE), GEURS measures how well universities prepare students for success in the workplace. The rankings are based on the views of leading employers around the world and are widely recognised as one of the most comprehensive assessments of graduate employability. For the 2027 edition, responses were gathered from 15,665 managers across 40 countries.
Professor Deborah Longworth, Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Education) at the University of Birmingham said: "At the University of Birmingham, preparing our students for success in a rapidly changing and highly competitive world is central to everything we do.
"Through our distinct education programme, our students benefit from exceptional industry links and extensive careers support, enabling our graduates to hit the ground running and thrive throughout their careers."
This latest success reflects the University's continued focus on equipping students with the skills, experience and confidence sought by employers.
Initiatives such as UoB Xtra, extensive tailored careers support, employer engagement opportunities, regional, national, and global internship programmes and its innovative UoB Elevate enterprise programme, all reflect Birmingham’s distinctive approach to education. The University has a sustained focus on delivering an outstanding student experience whilst equipping graduates with the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to thrive in their careers.
A year of success
The employability ranking is the latest in a series of achievements for Birmingham across national and international league tables.
Earlier this year, the University improved its position in the QS World University Rankings, rising eight places to 68th in the world and reaching its highest-ever position in the UK, ranked joint 10th nationally. Since 2023, Birmingham has climbed 23 places in the global rankings.
The University of Birmingham has also achieved exceptional national recognition across major university guides and awards this year, including:
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Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2027: Ranked 97th globally.
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The Times & Sunday Times Good University Guide 2027: Named Sport University of the Year 2027, University of the Year in the Midlands 2027, and runner-up for national University of the Year 2027, alongside rising four places to 12th overall in the national rankings.
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Daily Mail University Guide 2027: Crowned Daily Mail University of the Year 2027, while climbing seven places to a record 13th nationally.
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Guardian University Guide 2027: Risen 14 places from 28th to 14th nationally.
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Complete University Guide 2027: Up two places, from 14th to 12th nationally.
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National Student Survey (NSS) 2026: Ranked first among Russell Group universities for overall student satisfaction and 10th nationally, securing a record overall satisfaction score of 87.4%.
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Times Higher Education (THE) Awards 2026: Shortlisted for four national awards, including the headline nomination for the prestigious University of the Year.
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Graduate Employability: Named one of the top two UK universities most targeted by the country’s leading graduate employers, according to The Graduate Market in 2026.
These achievements build on a period of sustained progress that continues to enhance Birmingham's global reputation for academic excellence, student experience and graduate outcomes.
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About the University of Birmingham
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The University of Birmingham is ranked amongst the world’s top 100 institutions. Its work brings people from across the world to Birmingham, including researchers, educators and more than 40,000 students from over 150 countries.
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England’s first civic university, the University of Birmingham is proud to be rooted in of one of the most dynamic and diverse cities in the country. A member of the Russell Group and a founding member of the Universitas 21 global network of research universities, the University of Birmingham has been changing the way the world works for more than a century.