The University of Essex has been ranked among the UK’s top 10 for seven different subjects.
The accolade comes in the Guardian University Guide 2027, which places Essex joint third for both drama and dance and social work.
It also ranks fourth for anatomy and physiology and mental health nursing, fifth for hospitality, event management and tourism, sixth for international relations, and eighth for economics.
Professor Frances Bowen, vice-chancellor at the University of Essex, said: "I am really delighted to see we’re in the top 10 for subjects stretching across the arts, sciences and social sciences.
"This performance is built on the fantastically positive feedback we receive from our students so I would like to pay tribute to all the staff who help deliver the student experience which is so valued by our community.
"We will continue to listen to feedback from our students and work with our Students’ Union to make sure an Essex education meets the growing expectations of students and helps them develop the skills they need for success in the future."
She said the university would continue to listen to student feedback and work with the Students’ Union to ensure its education meets rising expectations and helps students develop the skills needed for future success.
Essex is ranked 23rd overall in the guide, making it the second-highest ranked university in the Eastern region after Cambridge.
Chris Main, director of East 15 Acting School, said: "East 15 is pleased to be in the top three for drama and dance for the second year running.
"As the highest-ranked conservatoire in consecutive years, we are delighted the School's dedication to practical training is recognised."
Dr Adrian Martin, deputy head of Edge Hotel School, welcomed the recognition for hospitality education.
He said: "It's great to see the Edge Hotel School's unique way of 'learning by doing' moving us into the top five nationally, it would be even better to get that top spot."
Other subjects at Essex ranked in the UK’s top 25 include biology, nursing, politics, sociology and social policy, mathematics, physiotherapy, and electrical and electronic engineering.
Dr Aaron Wyllie, social work and social justice programme lead, said: "We are proud to have been ranked 3rd for social work.
"This reflects the investment and commitment we make to every student who joins us on a social work programme."
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