1. University of Wolverhampton
  2. Strategy 2035
  3. Facts and Figures
A black and white photograph of the University of Wolverhampton's Wulfruna building.

Facts and figures

Our history

At the University of Wolverhampton, we have been providing quality education for nearly 200 years. 

Our origins date back to 1827 when we were established as a Tradesmen and Mechanics’ Institute in 1827. 

These origins continue to influence the mission of the University, its character, courses, research, knowledge exchange and role as an anchor institution. 

 

Our students

  • 29,400 students worldwide
  • Almost half are 21 or older
  • 35% are part-time students
  • 55% come from Global Majority backgrounds and 45% are White
  • 2/3 of our new students are the first in their family to go to university
  • 77% live within a 20-mile distance of the University
  • We have alumni from 130 nations

The University in numbers

Top 10%

For local growth and regeneration1

Over 60

Over 60 professionally accredited courses

1 Research England, Knowledge Exchange Framework 2022.