The top 10 UK universities for falling in love
|
Rank |
University |
Met a Romantic Partner at University (%) |
|
1 |
University of York |
63.3% |
|
2 |
University of Manchester |
61.7% |
|
3 |
University of Bristol |
57.4% |
|
4 |
University of Leeds |
57.0% |
|
5 |
University of Southampton |
56.9% |
|
6 |
University of Edinburgh |
56.5% |
|
7 |
Durham University |
55.9% |
|
= 8 |
University of Oxford |
52.3% |
|
= 8 |
University of Liverpool |
52.3% |
|
10 |
University of Cambridge |
48.4% |
The Knowledge Academy can reveal that the best university for students falling in love is the University of York, with over 63.3% of students admitting that they have met their romantic partner whilst studying there! According to the survey, 85.51% of relationships at University of York are short term (less than a year), meaning that students here may focus more on the present rather than a long-term commitment.
Ranking second is the University of Manchester, where 61.7% of participants revealed they were in a romantic relationship whilst studying at university. Not only is this university popular for falling in love, but it was also found that around one in five (21%) of participants also ended up marrying their university partner.
University of Bristol ranks as the third best university to fall in love, with 57.4% of participants disclosing that they have been lucky in love at this university. Known for its quirky, creative and vibrant background through street art and music, participants reported that they had been engaged in both long and short-term relationships throughout their university life.
The top 10 UK universities for finding the one to marry
|
Rank |
University |
Married University Partner |
|
1 |
Queen’s University Belfast |
21.5% |
|
2 |
University of Oxford |
21.1% |
|
3 |
University of Manchester |
20.9% |
|
4 |
Durham University |
19.7% |
|
5 |
University of Edinburgh |
16.9% |
|
6 |
Lancaster University |
16.3% |
|
7 |
King’s College London |
16.2% |
|
8 |
Imperial College London |
14.7% |
|
9 |
University of Cambridge |
14.5% |
|
10 |
University of Nottingham |
14.3% |
Please find the complete data set for all 30 UK universities analysed on the data sheet here.
The likelihood of marrying a romantic partner from university is overall much lower statistically, with an average of only 12.17% revealing they married their university love.
Falling first place, Queen’s University Belfast has been found to be the best university for finding the right person to marry, with 21.5% of participants marrying their university love, the highest out of all 30 universities analysed.
Following closely behind, the University of Oxford ranks in second place with 21.1% of participants revealing that they married their university love. Oxford is famous for its libraries, and the love of books can often bring people together.
In third place is the University of Manchester with 20.87% of participants admitting that they met their marital partner whilst at university. The university also offers hosting for civil weddings and partnerships in a variety of venues. It is also the only university ranked both in the top three for finding a romantic partner and a marital partner, so it truly is the best for long-lasting love.
Ex-students spoke to The Knowledge Academy and shared their university love stories and the secrets for long-term relationships:
We spoke to an ex-student at Northumbria University who met her partner 10 years ago whilst studying at university.
“We were initially friends through a mutual friend, we spent a lot of time together and he was a flatmate in second and third year. We had a drunken kiss one night and it turned out we’d both liked each other for a while but didn’t realise.
“He asked me out on Valentine’s Day 2016, we are now coming up to seven years and own a home together. You have to listen to each other and talk things out regardless of how awkward it may feel but it is also important to take time for yourselves as a couple, quality time makes you stronger.”
Whilst an ex-student at De Montfort University believes the best thing for her relationship was understanding you can’t be selfish. “Things need to be a 50/50 split if you want to be happy and have a healthy, long relationship.”
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