Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2025

A reminder of our 2024 event

The Whatuni Student Choice Awards (the WUSCAs) 2025 will be returning to the Brewery London on Wednesday 21st May 2025! The WUSCAs is the only higher education awards ceremony in the UK where institutions are judged and reviewed by students themselves across various categories.  

This annual event is a celebration of the student voice and the hard work of higher education providers across the UK to deliver exceptional student experiences. 

At previous WUSCAs, illustrious and well-known comedians and personalities have graced the stage, including Sir Lenny Henry CBE, Ellie Taylor and Katherine Ryan.

Meet your 2025 WUSCAs host – Alex Armstrong!

We’re thrilled to announce that Alexander Armstrong will be hosting the 2025 Whatuni Student Choice Awards (WUSCAs)!

A beloved figure in British entertainment, Alexander is best known as a comedian, actor, and host of the hit quiz show Pointless on BBC1. His wit, charm, and engaging personality have made him a favourite on Have I Got News for You and as part of the comedy duo Armstrong and Miller.

We can't wait for him to bring his infectious energy and humour to the 2025 WUSCAs stage!

The WUSCAs 2025

• Venue: The Brewery, London

• Date: Wednesday 21st May 2025  

• Timings: 6.30 pm – 11.30 pm | After party: 12 am onwards

• Dress code: Black tie

*Please note, timings may be subject to change

Given the current demands in the sector, we’ve maintained last year’s ticket prices to ensure continued value for delegates:

• WUSCAs individual ticket - institution: £200 + VAT

• WUSCAs table of 10 - institution: £1,800 + VAT

• WUSCAs individual ticket - agency/non-institution: £250 + VAT

• WUSCAs table of 10 - agency/non-institution: £2,250 + VAT

Tickets for the Whatuni Student Choice Awards (WUSCAs) are now available to book! There are limited spaces - to secure your place, email the team at idp.ukorders@idp.com.

Hosted on the same day as the WUSCAs, our Insight Day event will showcase detailed insights into 2025 Whatuni student reviews, key data trends and best practices for the UK higher education sector. Insight Day will be held at Convene 200 Aldersgate, St Paul's, a 12-minute walk from the Brewery. To learn more about the event, follow this link.

After 12 months, the Review Collection for the WUSCA 2025 Campaign has officially closed. Over the course of this period, we collected 36,800 reviews from students across the UK, with 100+ institutions participating. 

The student reviews gathered from institutions nationwide form the foundation of the Whatuni Student Choice Awards (WUSCAs), helping determine which universities are shortlisted and, ultimately, who wins the awards – all driven by the student voice. 

For universities looking to gain a head start in the next campaign for 2026 review collection, you can share this digital review form with your students via email, social media, and other platforms. If you’d like further details, feel free to get in touch with us at wusca.support@idp.com. 

Shortlisted institutions will be announced late March/early April, with the winners revealed on the night of the WUSCAs, 21 May 2025. 

Discover who takes home the award by booking your tickets at idp.ukorders@idp.com.  

For full terms and conditions, please read the terms and conditions. 

Read full terms and conditions for Review Collection 2024/25 here 

2025 categories are as follows:

• Lecturers and Teaching Quality sponsored by Hybrid

• Halls and Student Accommodation

• Student Support

• Facilities

• Students’ Union

• Student Life

• Career Prospects

• International - sponsored by Universities UK International

• Postgraduate - sponsored by Postgraduate Search

• Submission-based Award - Mental Health and Wellbeing Support

• Small or Specialist - sponsored by Havas People

• University of the Year

To discuss sponsorship opportunities for The WUSCAs 2025 during the event and get in front of website users across IDP's student-facing websites, please contact Kevin McEwan at kevin.mcewan@idp.com.

The submission period has now ended, and we’ve received an excellent response, showcasing the sector's strong commitment to supporting students' mental health and wellbeing. Shortlisted institutions will be announced during late March/early April 2025, with winners revealed on the night of the WUSCAs, 21 May 2025.  

For any questions regarding your entry or this specific category, reach out to wusca.submission@idp.com and you can find the full terms and conditions, please read the terms and conditions. 

Find out who takes home the award by booking your tickets at idp.ukorders@idp.com.  

Read full terms and conditions for 2025 WUSCAs here.

To find out how the events went, have a read of the full articles and PDF updates below: 

• Insight Day 2024: student panel shares most important factors for choosing where to study

• The WUSCAs 2024: Higher education sector gathers to celebrate impressive increase in student satisfaction levels across UK

• All regional winners for each category