The University of Cumbria has been rated as top in the North West and among the best in the UK for graduate employability.
According to the Graduate Outcomes Survey, published by the Higher Education Statistic Agency (HESA), 96 per cent of all the University of Cumbria’s graduates are in employment or undertaking further study within 15 months of graduating.
The latest figure puts the University of Cumbria top in the North West compared to other non-specialist higher education institutes.
Also, 83 per cent of its graduates who entered into paid or voluntary employment were in professional-level jobs.
As the anchor higher education institution for the region, with strong local and national stakeholder partnerships, the university is able to equip its graduates with the higher-level skills, knowledge, and capabilities they need to contribute to business growth and development in the region and beyond.
Continuing to show consistent and year-on-year progression in graduate success and outcomes, this latest report follows on the back of a study commissioned by Hitachi Capital Invoice Finance earlier this year, showing the University of Cumbria ranked third in the North for students to start or manage a business and 25th in the study overall.
The university has also recently been recognised as number one for its quality of education in the UK and eighth in the world, according to The Times Higher Education Impact Rankings, the only global performance tables that assess universities’ impact against the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals.
The university’s vice-chancellor, Professor Julie Mennell said: “Here we work hard to equip and empower our students with everything they need to pursue their chosen career.
“Our focus on providing a learning environment, industry-related work experience opportunities and teaching from people who have worked in their profession make this possible.
“We continue to work in partnership with local and national employers to produce graduates with the skills and abilities needed to contribute to business growth and development in our region and beyond. And we pride ourselves on guiding our students to achieve more, making us one of the top universities in the UK for graduate outcomes.”
University of Cumbria graduates go on to undertake professional roles with local, national and international employers in the NHS, wider health and social care sector, emergency services, education, rural and visitor economy, business and industry.
Notable alumni include television presenter Helen Skelton, who is also an honorary fellow; professional cricketer Richard Gleeson, who studied sport coaching and is now playing for Melbourne Renegades in Australia; and Megan Hine, an outdoor studies graduate who is now a survival expert and an advisor to Bear Grylls. She and has appeared on his television shows, Mission Survive and The Island.
