Student Surveys

Share your views for a chance to win a cash prize

We want to create the very best experience for you, our students, and to do this it’s important that we continue to grow and improve the environment we provide here at Birmingham. Over the past year, we’ve received some really useful feedback from you in a number of ways, including through national and University-wide surveys.

We listen to all of your feedback and action your ideas, suggestions, and comments as much as we can. This means making course-level developments from year to year, changes to systems and processes, and investment in the campus and your overall student experience. Read what changes we've recently implemented and continue to improve on, so you can have the best student experience at UoB. 

You said, we did...

Assessment & Feedback

You said access to past papers and example questions helps you prepare with confidence. 

  • Schools are now providing access to past papers or sample questions for revision. 

  • Modules will include dedicated revision classes ahead of assessments. 

  • We’re also increasing the availability of example exam solutions and feedback on past paper attempts. 

Check out our UoBe Ready page for everything assessment-related including study spaces, student advice and tips and study resources. 

Sustainable travel Support

You asked us to continue helping with transport costs — and we’re doing just that. 

  • The free four-week bus pass returned for another year this Welcome 

  • Available to all new undergraduate and postgraduate students, it covers the nBus network. 

  • Returning students can benefit from the University’s discounted bus scheme. 

We want your journey to campus to be as smooth and affordable as possible. 

Wellbeing Support

You told us you wanted easier access to advice and support around finance, wellbeing and everyday living. 

  • We’ve enhanced UBHeard, our emotional support helpline, with a range of new features. 

  • If English isn’t your first language, counsellors can now use qualified interpreters to offer support in over 200 languages. 

  • UBHeard now includes financial and money matters advice, alongside wellbeing and lifestyle guidance. 

You told us you value the Pause wellbeing service and wanted extended access. We listened. 

  • Pause now runs four days a week during term time at the Wellbeing Lodge by the North Gate. 

  • It’s now open to everyone, not just those aged 18–25. 

  • Drop in any time for friendly advice and emotional support. 

Careers Support

You told us you wanted more opportunities to connect with employers through Careers Network

  • We’ve introduced daily drop-ins at Careers Corner in the Main Library, plus 1:1 guidance sessions and tailored digital pathways. 

  • Our Digital Hub via Careers Connect is available 24/7 to all students and graduates globally. 

  • We’ve increased the number of employer events and professional skills workshops. 

We’re proud to be ranked the top UK university for leading employers for the second -year running (High Fliers Report 2024 & 2025). 

Summer Term Programme enhanced

You loved our Summer Term programme and asked for even more academic and professional development opportunities. 

  • We’ve expanded activities that build the skills and attributes employers value most. 

  • Local academic transition events will help you prepare for the next stage of your studies. 

  • You can now access even more employer events, mentoring, training and volunteering opportunities. 

 

Have your say

In early 2026, eligible students will have the chance to reflect and feedback through one of the following surveys:

  • National Student Survey (NSS) for final-year undergraduates.

  • Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey (PTES) for postgraduate taught students (open until 27 May).

As a thank you for your time, ten students could win a £150 cash prize each (5 winners from each survey). The winners, chosen at random, will be contacted by the University via email in June  — more details can be found on our terms and conditions Intranet page.

No one knows your University experience better than you. Find out which survey you’re eligible for below to shape your student experience at UoB today. 

National Surveys

UK Engagement Survey (UKES)

The UK Engagement Survey (UKES) is an annual national survey for eligible non-final year undergraduate students to complete.

PGT Experience Survey (PTES)

The Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey (PTES) is an annual survey for eligible postgraduate taught students to complete.

PGR Experience Survey (PRES)

The Postgraduate Research Experience Survey (PRES) is a biannual survey for eligible postgraduate research students to complete.

 

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