Universities UK response to National Student Survey (NSS) results
The Chief Executive of Universities UK has said that it is very good that the satisfaction rate for students studying at UK universities remains high, with 86 per cent saying they are satisfied overall with their course.
The National Student Survey (NSS) is an annual survey of final-year undergraduate students. More than 300,000 final-year students – from universities across the UK – responded to this year’s survey, representing a response rate of 71 per cent, the same as last year.
According to the 2015 results, satisfaction has improved since 2014 in five out of six of the groups of questions covered by the survey.
Responding to the results, Nicola Dandridge, Chief Executive of Universities UK, said: “It is very good that student satisfaction rates remain at record levels. It is testament to the hard work of university staff. Universities are responding to student feedback and seeking to improve the teaching and learning experience.
“These figures are particularly significant given that they include final-year students in England who started courses in 2012 under the new £9,000 tuition fee regime. The shift in England from public funding to increased fees means that students are understandably, and rightly, demanding more from their university courses. Universities are responding to this and are also improving the amount of information to students about courses to ensure that their experience matches their expectations.”
