Establishments with pastoral staff on campus showed improvements in the atmosphere and a sense of community.
The report, which was put together by Coventry, Durham and Canterbury Christ Church Universities and the Church of England is recommending universities increase their funding for chaplains.
374 chaplains were questioned about their work, relationship with university and the impact of their chaplaincy.
One of the report’s co-authors, Dr Kristin Aune, Professor of Sociology of Religion at Coventry University, said: “Our research has found that chaplains are doing a great job supporting students pastorally and responding to an increasingly multi-faith environment.
“One of our 15 recommendations is that universities increase their funding for chaplaincy to continue this vital service.”
Data collected in 2017 showed each university has, on average, ten chaplains. Two thirds are Christian.
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