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National Student Survey shows strengths of engineering at York

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Posted on Tuesday 22 July 2025

The results of the 2025 National Student Survey have revealed the strengths of the School of Physics, Engineering and Technology for the study of electrical and electronic engineering and engineering (non specific). We have excelled in ‘Academic Support’ and ‘Learning Resources’.

Electrical and electronic engineering

We placed 2nd in the Russell Group and =10th in the UK for ‘Academic Support’ among universities included for electrical and electronic engineering in the 2025 National Student Survey (NSS). 

Academic Support

  • Q15. ‘How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?’ - we scored 88%
  • Q16. ‘How well have teaching staff supported your learning?’ - We scored 98%

Engineering (non specific)

We placed =2nd in the Russell Group and =5th in the UK for ‘Learning Resources’ among universities included for engineering (non specific) in the 2025 National Student Survey (NSS). 

Learning Resources

  • Q19. ‘How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?’ - we scored 100%
  • Q20. ‘How well have the library resources (e.g. books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?’ - we scored 87%
  • Q21. ‘How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g. equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?’ - we scored 93%

Professor Stephen Smith, Head of the School of Physics, Engineering and Technology, said “The School of Physics, Engineering and Technology is pleased to be recognised for its engineering learning resources and academic support for Electrical and Electronic Engineering - both ranked 2nd in the Russell Group of universities.”.

What is the National Student Survey

The NSS is a nationwide survey of final-year students in higher and further education. They answer questions on a variety of aspects of their university experience, including their department and course. 

Almost 2,800 York students responded to the 2025 survey, helping prospective applicants to compare courses and make informed decisions about where to study. The survey empowers those taking part to shape the future of their course, giving universities honest feedback on what they are doing well and where they can improve.