University Ranking 2024: The Best Universities In The UK Today
Embark on a journey through the intellectual powerhouses of the United Kingdom with our comprehensive guide to the 2024 University Ranking. In this article, we delve into the prestigious QS World University Ranking 2024 and The Complete University Guide 2024 to unveil the pinnacle of academic excellence. Join us as we navigate through the intricate world of higher education, spotlighting the best universities that shape the future of knowledge and innovation in the UK.
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QS World University Rankings Methodology
The QS World University Ranking stands as a global benchmark for academic prowess, and its methodology is intricately woven with diverse metrics that encapsulate the essence of higher education institutions. Here’s an exploration of the key factors that constitute the QS World University Ranking methodology:
Academic Reputation: Academic reputation forms the bedrock of the QS evaluation. This criterion gauges the opinions of academics worldwide, providing insight into the esteem in which a university is held within the academic community.
Employer Reputation: This metric reflects the perceptions of employers towards the quality of graduates, emphasising the real-world impact of academic programmes.
Faculty Student Ratio: The ratio of faculty members to students is a crucial indicator of the level of personalised attention students can expect. A lower faculty-student ratio often signifies a more conducive learning environment and better access to academic support.
Citations per Faculty: Research impact is measured through citations per faculty, reflecting the influence of scholarly work produced by the institution. This metric underlines a university’s contribution to the global academic community and the dissemination of knowledge.
International Faculty Ratio: A diverse faculty enriches the academic experience. The international faculty ratio assesses the proportion of faculty members from different parts of the world, contributing to a multicultural and inclusive learning environment.
International Students Ratio: The presence of international students adds a global dimension to the university community. This ratio evaluates the diversity of the student body, fostering cross-cultural exchanges and preparing students for a globalised world.
International Research Network: Recognising the importance of global collaboration, this metric assesses the extent of a university’s international research network. Partnerships and collaborations on a global scale contribute to the institution’s research impact and reputation.
Employment Outcomes: This metric evaluates how well universities prepare students for successful careers and their ability to secure meaningful employment after graduation.
Sustainability: This criterion highlights institutions that actively contribute to a sustainable future.
Top Universities in the UK 2024: UK University League Table
Here are the top universities in the country based on the 2024 QS World University Rankings.
Rank | University | Location | Overall Score | Academic Reputation | Employer Reputation | Faculty Student Ratio | Citations per Faculty | International Faculty Ratio | International Students Ratio | International Research Network | Employment Outcomes | Sustainability |
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2 | University of Cambridge | Cambridge, United Kingdom | 99.2 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 92.3 | 100 | 95.8 | 99.9 | 100 | 97.3 |
3 | University of Oxford | Oxford, United Kingdom | 98.9 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 90.6 | 98.2 | 98.2 | 100 | 100 | 97.8 |
6 | Imperial College London | London, United Kingdom | 97.8 | 98.3 | 99.4 | 98.5 | 94 | 100 | 100 | 96.7 | 83 | 94.4 |
9 | UCL | London, United Kingdom | 92.4 | 99.5 | 97.9 | 98.4 | 74.3 | 99.1 | 100 | 100 | 51.6 | 92.5 |
22 | The University of Edinburgh | Edinburgh, United Kingdom | 86.1 | 98.1 | 96.9 | 72.4 | 58.7 | 98.8 | 99.9 | 99.6 | 48.1 | 99.7 |
32 | The University of Manchester | Manchester, United Kingdom | 82.2 | 95.4 | 98 | 53.8 | 49.1 | 93.5 | 99.4 | 99.7 | 71.9 | 92.3 |
40 | King's College London | London, United Kingdom | 79.3 | 89.5 | 82.3 | 64.6 | 61.1 | 98.8 | 100 | 99.2 | 34.4 | 81.1 |
45 | The London School of Economics and Political Science | London, United Kingdom | 76.9 | 67.7 | 96.1 | 39.6 | 80.2 | 100 | 100 | 32.4 | 98.6 | 97.8 |
55 | University of Bristol | Bristol, United Kingdom | 72.4 | 74.9 | 84.7 | 47.3 | 64.7 | 85.5 | 86.8 | 84.4 | 39.6 | 81.3 |
67 | The University of Warwick | Coventry, United Kingdom | 68.6 | 71.3 | 88 | 37.3 | 49 | 98.2 | 99.3 | 89.7 | 47.2 | 62.5 |
76 | University of Glasgow | Glasgow, United Kingdom | 65.2 | 76.3 | 70.7 | 41.7 | 31.8 | 96 | 99.5 | 90 | 26.7 | 99.5 |
78 | Durham University | Durham, United Kingdom | 65.1 | 59.5 | 89.3 | 27.8 | 53.3 | 97.5 | 86.9 | 86.2 | 29.2 | 97.6 |
81 | University of Southampton | Southampton, United Kingdom | 63.5 | 51.5 | 51.2 | 52.8 | 71.4 | 96.1 | 97.4 | 97 | 32.5 | 82.7 |
84 | University of Birmingham | Birmingham, United Kingdom | 63 | 67.5 | 75.7 | 41.3 | 38.2 | 92.3 | 83.9 | 96 | 29.5 | 80.4 |
95 | University of St Andrews | St. Andrews, United Kingdom | 61 | 47.3 | 67.2 | 64.9 | 57.7 | 98.7 | 100 | 51.1 | 22.4 | 92.1 |
100 | University of Nottingham | Nottingham, United Kingdom | 60.4 | 60.7 | 72.1 | 32.2 | 46.5 | 90 | 75.2 | 98.4 | 24.4 | 80 |
104 | The University of Sheffield | Sheffield, United Kingdom | 59.7 | 58.7 | 52.3 | 54.7 | 46.9 | 84 | 97.5 | 96.1 | 24.9 | 76.3 |
110 | Newcastle University | Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom | 58.6 | 48 | 74.5 | 35.6 | 50.2 | 90 | 70.9 | 96.1 | 24.1 | 98.8 |
122 | Lancaster University | Lancaster, United Kingdom | 55.7 | 39.7 | 40.2 | 25.2 | 79.3 | 93.6 | 90.6 | 75.3 | 20.7 | 98 |
145 | Queen Mary University of London | London, United Kingdom | 51.9 | 48.8 | 32.8 | 38.7 | 50.7 | 99.7 | 99.4 | 72.8 | 16.8 | 69.9 |
148 | University of Bath | Bath, United Kingdom | 51.8 | 35.6 | 74.3 | 16.1 | 61.9 | 96.3 | 81.6 | 59.3 | 26.5 | 48.4 |
153 | University of Exeter | Exeter, United Kingdom | 50.9 | 43 | 51.1 | 27.4 | 43.3 | 91.6 | 76.2 | 89.8 | 19.7 | 94.8 |
154 | Cardiff University | Cardiff, United Kingdom | 50.5 | 46.5 | 48.3 | 33.7 | 39.6 | 84 | 70.6 | 81.6 | 18.9 | 97.9 |
167 | University of York | York, United Kingdom | 49.4 | 43.5 | 35.3 | 45 | 40.3 | 88.3 | 78.2 | 79.2 | 19.8 | 97.8 |
169 | University of Reading | Reading, United Kingdom | 48.9 | 33.2 | 39.3 | 16.1 | 67.4 | 88.4 | 81 | 77.8 | 32.3 | 72.5 |
176 | University of Liverpool | Liverpool, United Kingdom | 48.5 | 44.4 | 35 | 39.7 | 37.9 | 87.8 | 79 | 97.2 | 25.6 | 72 |
202 | Queen's University Belfast | Belfast, United Kingdom | 45.8 | 33.6 | 30.3 | 27.5 | 43.5 | 100 | 98.9 | 84.1 | 14.3 | 91 |
208 | University of Aberdeen | Aberdeen, United Kingdom | 44.6 | 29.6 | 32.5 | 29.6 | 42.1 | 95.8 | 96.7 | 73.3 | 20.5 | 98.1 |
212 | Loughborough University | Loughborough, United Kingdom | 44.2 | 30.5 | 66.8 | 23.6 | 34.6 | 87.3 | 63.5 | 77.1 | 18.8 | 63.4 |
218 | University of Sussex | Brighton, United Kingdom | 43.1 | 22.7 | 23.4 | 28.5 | 45.1 | 90 | 85.8 | 87.1 | 16.9 | 73.9 |
235 | Heriot-Watt University | Edinburgh, United Kingdom | 41.2 | 16.4 | 21.1 | 18.6 | 79.4 | 100 | 97.6 | 40.2 | 21.3 | 43.5 |
244 | University of Surrey | Guildford, United Kingdom | 39.9 | 20.4 | 23.4 | 23.2 | 56.2 | 96.8 | 88.3 | 71.1 | 16.8 | 57.7 |
272 | University of Leicester | Leicester, United Kingdom | 37.3 | 21.2 | 14.2 | 36.1 | 45.3 | 80.8 | 94.1 | 75.7 | 17.8 | 50.9 |
276 | University of Strathclyde | Glasgow, United Kingdom | 37 | 26.3 | 34.6 | 17.7 | 33.7 | 93.3 | 67 | 61.6 | 24 | 59.2 |
295 | University of East Anglia (UEA) | Norwich, United Kingdom | 35.4 | 19.2 | 8.5 | 16.8 | 66 | 68 | 38.2 | 64.8 | 12.7 | 84.3 |
307 | Swansea University | Swansea, United Kingdom | 33.9 | 21 | 45 | 23.6 | 27.4 | 73.1 | 54.1 | 59 | 10.6 | 61 |
328 | City, University of London | London, United Kingdom | 32.6 | 21.4 | 18.1 | 6.7 | 42.2 | 95 | 99.3 | 22.1 | 28.3 | 41.7 |
343 | Brunel University London | London, United Kingdom | 31.9 | 11.3 | 13.3 | 7.9 | 44.2 | 99.7 | 99.6 | 56.9 | 18.5 | 62.8 |
374 | Birkbeck, University of London | London, United Kingdom | 29.7 | 10.8 | 3.5 | 14.1 | 65.1 | 97.5 | 98 | 9.1 | 12.3 | 12 |
413 | Oxford Brookes University | Oxford, United Kingdom | 27.1 | 28.9 | 29.7 | 13.8 | 8.4 | 68.8 | 70.3 | 27.1 | 18.4 | 34.3 |
413 | Royal Holloway University of London | Egham, United Kingdom | 27.1 | 16 | 5.7 | 13.7 | 36.3 | 94.4 | 88.7 | 23.7 | 11.1 | 38.1 |
431 | University of Stirling | Stirling, United Kingdom | 26.2 | 11.5 | 10.2 | 10.5 | 34.7 | 71.9 | 83.5 | 14.4 | 14.8 | 79.8 |
446 | University of Dundee | Dundee, United Kingdom | 25.9 | 18.3 | 13.6 | 37.5 | 14.2 | 96 | 79.9 | 27.4 | 10.5 | 21.8 |
459 | Aston University | Birmingham, United Kingdom | 25.7 | 12.9 | 22.8 | 10 | 34.1 | 93 | 38.3 | 50.5 | 18.1 | 12.3 |
481 | Essex, University of | Colchester, United Kingdom | 25.1 | 16.4 | 5.1 | 13 | 25.6 | 99.8 | 99 | 40.1 | 13.4 | 9.6 |
498 | Bangor University | Bangor, United Kingdom | 23.9 | 8.8 | 5.3 | 14.9 | 39.7 | 42.2 | 55.4 | 24.6 | 13 | 87.4 |
502 | Ulster University | Coleraine, United Kingdom | 23.2 | 8.4 | 13 | 11.9 | 12.1 | 100 | 90.5 | 38.5 | 11.6 | 63.7 |
511 | University of Portsmouth | Portsmouth, United Kingdom | 23.1 | 8.4 | 9.6 | 8.7 | 18.7 | 75.1 | 87.3 | 44.8 | 12.6 | 73.1 |
523 | SOAS University of London | London, United Kingdom | 22.8 | 18.1 | 9.5 | 18.3 | 15.2 | 100 | 99 | 1 | 19.6 | 3.8 |
548 | University of Hull | Hull, United Kingdom | 22.5 | 8.5 | 3.5 | 13 | 25.4 | 57.4 | 67.4 | 36.4 | 16.8 | 85.2 |
561 | Northumbria University at Newcastle | Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom | 21.4 | 10.5 | 15.9 | 10.7 | 16 | 67.2 | 72.3 | 49.8 | 16 | 29.1 |
567 | University of Plymouth | Plymouth, United Kingdom | 21 | 9 | 12.1 | 12.2 | 29.1 | 51.3 | 38.9 | 45.4 | 11.2 | 45 |
571 | University of Huddersfield | Huddersfield, United Kingdom | 20.8 | 12.5 | 15 | 6.7 | 20.9 | 65.1 | 79.4 | 41.2 | 9 | 7.3 |
590 | Coventry University | Coventry, United Kingdom | 20.7 | 9.2 | 12.5 | 15.7 | 6.8 | 74.8 | 100 | 50.7 | 13.7 | 26.6 |
593 | Manchester Metropolitan University | Manchester, United Kingdom | 20.1 | 12 | 13.4 | 8.5 | 9.8 | 44.4 | 40.5 | 66.6 | 14.6 | 69.3 |
595 | Goldsmiths, University of London | London, United Kingdom | 20 | 14.9 | 6 | 14.7 | 13.6 | 97.8 | 92.8 | 1.2 | 17.2 | 1.8 |
601-610 | Nottingham Trent University | Nottingham, United Kingdom | n/a | 10.6 | 20.5 | 10.2 | 5.2 | 56.9 | 61 | 52.1 | 13.8 | 50.6 |
641-650 | Kingston University, London | Kingston upon Thames, United Kingdom | n/a | 17.5 | 12.6 | 6.1 | 8.7 | 71.9 | 99.4 | 9.2 | 14.1 | 9.8 |
661-670 | University of Bradford | Bradford, United Kingdom | n/a | 8.7 | 7.3 | 8.2 | 18.1 | 63.8 | 93.2 | 20.1 | 21.6 | 3.4 |
661-670 | Aberystwyth University | Aberystwyth, United Kingdom | n/a | 9.5 | 6.4 | 19.5 | 23.5 | 46.1 | 49.5 | 27.1 | 10.5 | 9.6 |
671-680 | Middlesex University | London, United Kingdom | n/a | 5.6 | 4.8 | 8.3 | 14.3 | 85.1 | 99.6 | 20.6 | 15.8 | 8.6 |
671-680 | University of Greenwich | Greenwich, United Kingdom | n/a | 4.5 | 4.2 | 4.6 | 10.6 | 91.9 | 100 | 41.1 | 12.8 | 12.7 |
711-720 | University of Westminster | London, United Kingdom | n/a | 12.9 | 6.7 | 5.9 | 6 | 78.4 | 100 | 1.9 | 16.3 | 1.9 |
731-740 | Bournemouth University | Poole, United Kingdom | n/a | 5.7 | 8.3 | 6.1 | 17.4 | 81.2 | 50.1 | 23.3 | 10 | 18.4 |
741-750 | University of the West of England | Bristol, United Kingdom | n/a | 9.2 | 9.4 | 8.4 | 10.8 | 48.4 | 75.8 | 24.8 | 8.9 | 21.6 |
751-760 | Liverpool John Moores University | Liverpool, United Kingdom | n/a | 9.9 | 6.8 | 8.4 | 14.5 | 48.1 | 24.4 | 56.2 | 10.4 | 24.4 |
761-770 | University of Brighton | Brighton, United Kingdom | n/a | 8.4 | 7 | 8.9 | 15.8 | 56.2 | 54.2 | 27.6 | 11.2 | 9.1 |
771-780 | Keele University | Keele, United Kingdom | n/a | 6.7 | 4.3 | 15.2 | 27.1 | 53.1 | 33.2 | 11.6 | 10.5 | 3.1 |
801-850 | De Montfort University | Leicester, United Kingdom | n/a | 5.5 | 4.8 | 5.8 | 7.6 | 75.3 | 97.5 | 8.8 | 10.5 | 4.9 |
801-850 | Edinburgh Napier University | Edinburgh, United Kingdom | n/a | 4.9 | 4.2 | 4.1 | 10.4 | 73.8 | 87.9 | 5.9 | 10.8 | 2.9 |
851-900 | London South Bank University | London, United Kingdom | n/a | n/a | 3.5 | 2.9 | 8.3 | 5.6 | 78.2 | 95.9 | 2.3 | 11.1 |
851-900 | Queen Margaret University , Edinburgh | Musselburgh, United Kingdom | n/a | 3.8 | 4 | 5.3 | 17 | 61.2 | 76 | 1 | 8.7 | 1 |
851-900 | University of East London | London, United Kingdom | n/a | 3.6 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 6.7 | 74.2 | 100 | 2.1 | 12 | 1.1 |
851-900 | University of Hertfordshire | Hatfield, United Kingdom | n/a | 4.7 | 4.8 | 6.4 | 5.6 | 63.4 | 99.5 | 11.2 | 12 | 2.7 |
851-900 | University of Lincoln | Lincoln, United Kingdom | n/a | n/a | 6.1 | 5.1 | 9.1 | 11.3 | 64.6 | 30.1 | 9.6 | 8.9 |
851-900 | University of Salford | Salford, United Kingdom | n/a | 7.4 | 4 | 6.7 | 7.8 | 38.1 | 70.1 | 20.8 | 11.8 | 9.8 |
901-950 | London Metropolitan University | London, United Kingdom | n/a | 5.5 | 2.9 | 4.5 | 3.2 | 60.8 | 100 | 1 | 14 | 1 |
901-950 | Robert Gordon University | Aberdeen, United Kingdom | n/a | 3.5 | 11.7 | 5.4 | 4.9 | 63.9 | 76.7 | 1.5 | 9.8 | 1.2 |
901-950 | University of Central Lancashire | Preston, United Kingdom | n/a | n/a | 5.9 | 5.8 | 11.5 | 4.4 | 37 | 81.6 | 16.7 | 1.5 |
1001-1200 | Birmingham City University | Birmingham, United Kingdom | n/a | 5.8 | 4.6 | 7.6 | 3.1 | 43.5 | 76.5 | 1.4 | 11.3 | 1.3 |
1001-1200 | Canterbury Christ Church University | Bexleyheath, United Kingdom | n/a | 5.7 | 2.1 | 5.8 | 4.1 | 35.9 | 72.8 | 1 | 8.6 | 1 |
1001-1200 | Glasgow Caledonian University | Glasgow, United Kingdom | n/a | 5.5 | 4.9 | 4.4 | 6.5 | 31.4 | 37.5 | 2.4 | 11.2 | 14 |
1001-1200 | Harper Adams University | Newport, United Kingdom | n/a | 4.2 | 12.6 | 6.1 | 8.5 | 18.5 | 9.1 | 1 | 9.3 | 1 |
1001-1200 | Leeds Beckett University | Leeds, United Kingdom | n/a | n/a | 4.4 | 8.1 | 35.2 | 18 | 2.2 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 1.6 |
1001-1200 | Sheffield Hallam University | Sheffield, United Kingdom | n/a | n/a | 6.5 | 12.1 | 10 | 4.9 | 35 | 30.9 | 6.7 | 2.5 |
1001-1200 | The University of Northampton | Northampton, United Kingdom | n/a | 3.4 | 2.9 | 5.7 | 2.9 | 37.8 | 96.7 | 1 | 9.6 | 1 |
1001-1200 | University of Derby | Derby, United Kingdom | n/a | 4.8 | 3.2 | 11.3 | 4.7 | 30.5 | 48.5 | 4.4 | 9.3 | 3.8 |
1001-1200 | University of Wolverhampton | Telford, United Kingdom | n/a | n/a | 3.4 | 3.2 | 10.4 | 9.4 | 34.7 | 72.1 | 3.7 | 1.4 |
The Complete University Guide Rankings Methodology
In the intricate world of university rankings, The Complete University Guide stands out for its comprehensive and insightful methodology. The guide employs a multifaceted approach, taking into account various crucial factors that collectively define the quality of higher education institutions. Let’s delve into the pillars that shape The Complete University Guide’s methodology:
Entry Standards: At the heart of academic excellence lies the entry standards criterion. This factor assesses the qualifications and academic achievements of incoming students. The higher the entry standards, the more selective and competitive the university, reflecting a commitment to attracting top-tier talent.
Student Satisfaction: The satisfaction of students is a paramount aspect of The Complete University Guide’s evaluation. It considers the overall experience of students, encompassing teaching quality, support services, and the general campus environment. A content and fulfilled student body often signifies a university’s commitment to providing an enriching educational journey.
Research Quality: Research prowess is a cornerstone of higher education institutions. The guide places significant emphasis on the quality and impact of research conducted by universities. This criterion reflects an institution’s contribution to advancing knowledge and its standing in the academic community.
Graduate Prospects: The ultimate goal of higher education is to prepare students for successful careers. The Graduate Prospects criterion evaluates how well universities equip their graduates for the professional world. Factors such as employability, industry connections, and alumni success play a pivotal role in determining a university’s standing in this regard.
Best Universities in the UK 2024: UK University League Table
Here are the best universities in the UK according to The Complete University Guide 2024 rankings.
Ranking | University Name | Overall Score | Entry Standards | Student Satisfaction | Research Quality | Graduate Prospects |
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1 | University of Cambridge | 100% | 98% | n/a | 88% | 91% |
2 | University of Oxford | 98% | 97% | n/a | 87% | 90% |
3 | London School of Economics and Poli... | 96% | 92% | 78% | 88% | 87% |
4 | University of St Andrews | 92% | 100% | 84% | 83% | 83% |
5 | University of Bath | 89% | 85% | 80% | 83% | 91% |
6 | Imperial College London | 89% | 97% | 79% | 91% | 96% |
7 | Loughborough University | 89% | 76% | 80% | 83% | 84% |
8 | Durham University | 88% | 87% | 78% | 83% | 86% |
9 | UCL (University College London) | 86% | 90% | 78% | 87% | 85% |
10 | Lancaster University | 84% | 72% | 80% | 84% | 79% |
11 | University of Warwick | 84% | 81% | 80% | 86% | 85% |
12 | The University of Edinburgh | 80% | 93% | 74% | 85% | 82% |
13 | University of Surrey | 80% | 67% | 81% | 82% | 84% |
14 | University of Birmingham | 80% | 74% | 76% | 86% | 82% |
15 | University of Exeter | 79% | 77% | 79% | 84% | 81% |
16 | University of Bristol | 78% | 82% | 76% | 88% | 83% |
17= | University of Southampton | 78% | 73% | 78% | 85% | 80% |
17= | University of York | 78% | 74% | 79% | 86% | 80% |
19 | University of Manchester | 76% | 79% | 75% | 87% | 82% |
20 | University of Sheffield | 76% | 74% | 79% | 85% | 78% |
21 | Cardiff University | 75% | 72% | 76% | 84% | 83% |
22 | University of Leeds | 75% | 76% | 74% | 84% | 80% |
23 | University of East Anglia UEA | 75% | 65% | 76% | 84% | 78% |
24= | King's College London, University o... | 74% | 81% | 75% | 86% | 86% |
24= | University of Liverpool | 74% | 69% | 75% | 83% | 75% |
26 | University of Glasgow | 74% | 99% | 77% | 86% | 78% |
27 | Queen's University Belfast | 73% | 74% | 77% | 82% | 83% |
28 | University of Nottingham | 73% | 73% | 76% | 84% | 82% |
29 | University of the Arts London | 72% | 71% | 76% | 80% | 59% |
30 | Newcastle University | 72% | 71% | 74% | 82% | 79% |
31 | University of Strathclyde | 71% | 99% | 79% | 82% | 80% |
32 | University of Essex | 71% | 59% | 78% | 81% | 69% |
33 | Harper Adams University | 71% | 63% | 78% | 65% | 71% |
34 | University of Reading | 71% | 62% | 78% | 81% | 76% |
35 | University of Aberdeen | 70% | 87% | 81% | 76% | 76% |
36 | Northumbria University, Newcastle | 69% | 67% | 77% | 76% | 75% |
37 | Royal Holloway, University of Londo... | 68% | 65% | 78% | 83% | 68% |
38 | University of Leicester | 68% | 62% | 77% | 82% | 72% |
39 | Aberystwyth University | 68% | 62% | 83% | 75% | 60% |
40 | Swansea University | 68% | 64% | 77% | 80% | 75% |
41 | Aston University, Birmingham | 67% | 63% | 77% | 76% | 79% |
42= | City, University of London | 67% | 65% | 74% | 81% | 76% |
42= | Nottingham Trent University | 67% | 60% | 80% | 77% | 68% |
44 | Heriot-Watt University | 67% | 83% | 74% | 80% | 77% |
45 | University of Lincoln | 67% | 60% | 79% | 74% | 67% |
46 | Oxford Brookes University | 66% | 56% | 77% | 72% | 73% |
47 | University of Portsmouth | 66% | 60% | 79% | 75% | 72% |
48 | University of Kent | 66% | 60% | 76% | 82% | 70% |
49 | Ulster University | 65% | 63% | 80% | 80% | 73% |
50 | University of Sussex | 65% | 63% | 76% | 82% | 66% |
51 | University of Stirling | 65% | 84% | 79% | 78% | 70% |
52 | Bangor University | 64% | 61% | 80% | 81% | 67% |
53 | Queen Mary University of London | 64% | 71% | 75% | 85% | 74% |
54 | University of West London | 63% | 56% | 83% | 67% | 67% |
55 | Bournemouth University | 63% | 56% | 76% | 69% | 75% |
56 | Norwich University of the Arts | 63% | 62% | 78% | 74% | 64% |
57 | Edge Hill University | 63% | 64% | 77% | 67% | 67% |
58= | University of Dundee | 62% | 85% | 77% | 81% | 79% |
58= | SOAS University of London | 62% | 66% | 74% | 81% | 73% |
60 | Manchester Metropolitan University | 62% | 63% | 79% | 78% | 66% |
61= | University of Chester | 62% | 61% | 76% | 63% | 68% |
61= | Falmouth University | 62% | 62% | 79% | 79% | 59% |
63 | Sheffield Hallam University | 62% | 57% | 75% | 73% | 72% |
64 | University of Plymouth | 62% | 65% | 78% | 75% | 75% |
65 | Keele University | 61% | 62% | 76% | 77% | 76% |
66 | Leeds Beckett University | 61% | 58% | 78% | 67% | 67% |
67 | Bristol, University of the West of ... | 61% | 61% | 78% | 74% | 75% |
68 | University of Brighton | 60% | 57% | 75% | 76% | 72% |
69 | Coventry University | 60% | 59% | 80% | 73% | 68% |
70 | University of Huddersfield | 60% | 61% | 78% | 70% | 65% |
71 | Cardiff Metropolitan University | 60% | 62% | 76% | 71% | 68% |
72 | Arts University Bournemouth | 59% | 68% | 78% | 66% | 56% |
73 | Royal Agricultural University | 59% | 59% | 79% | 58% | 68% |
74 | Goldsmiths, University of London | 59% | 60% | 70% | 78% | 63% |
75 | University of Sunderland | 59% | 61% | 80% | 69% | 61% |
76 | University of Hull | 59% | 60% | 78% | 78% | 72% |
77 | Liverpool Hope University | 59% | 58% | 79% | 63% | 60% |
78 | St George's, University of London | 58% | 70% | 72% | 81% | 91% |
79 | Glasgow Caledonian University | 58% | 83% | 78% | 74% | 76% |
80 | University of Suffolk | 58% | 53% | 76% | 67% | 79% |
81 | Liverpool John Moores University | 58% | 62% | 78% | 70% | 68% |
82 | University of Salford | 58% | 61% | 77% | 75% | 69% |
83= | University of Chichester | 57% | 62% | 79% | 60% | 61% |
83= | University of Hertfordshire | 57% | 56% | 79% | 76% | 70% |
85 | University of Worcester | 57% | 60% | 77% | 58% | 71% |
86 | St Mary's University, Twickenham | 57% | 56% | 82% | 68% | 67% |
87= | Kingston University | 57% | 60% | 78% | 72% | 69% |
87= | University for the Creative Arts | 57% | 61% | 78% | 77% | 51% |
89 | Edinburgh Napier University | 56% | 73% | 79% | 71% | 75% |
90 | Birmingham City University | 56% | 61% | 78% | 67% | 68% |
91 | University of Roehampton | 55% | 50% | 79% | 78% | 56% |
92= | Teesside University, Middlesbrough | 55% | 57% | 79% | 69% | 73% |
92= | Robert Gordon University | 55% | 72% | 81% | 63% | 76% |
94 | Leeds Arts University | 55% | 70% | 79% | 44% | 62% |
95 | Brunel University London | 55% | 59% | 75% | 72% | 66% |
96= | University of Winchester | 55% | 58% | 78% | 63% | 66% |
96= | Solent University (Southampton) | 55% | 57% | 78% | 54% | 60% |
98 | University of Gloucestershire | 54% | 56% | 76% | 61% | 65% |
99 | University of Central Lancashire | 54% | 61% | 77% | 70% | 69% |
100 | University of Derby | 54% | 59% | 80% | 63% | 67% |
101 | University of South Wales | 54% | 61% | 78% | 66% | 64% |
102= | Abertay University | 53% | 75% | 80% | 67% | 67% |
102= | Bath Spa University | 53% | 57% | 78% | 68% | 59% |
102= | Queen Margaret University, Edinburg... | 53% | 78% | 78% | 65% | 65% |
105 | University of Bradford | 53% | 62% | 76% | 71% | 76% |
106 | Canterbury Christ Church University | 53% | 54% | 77% | 68% | 74% |
107 | York St John University | 52% | 56% | 80% | 61% | 60% |
108 | Staffordshire University | 51% | 57% | 78% | 70% | 62% |
109 | De Montfort University | 51% | 53% | 76% | 67% | 67% |
110= | University of Greenwich | 50% | 58% | 79% | 72% | 68% |
110= | Middlesex University | 50% | 53% | 77% | 70% | 71% |
112 | University of Westminster, London | 50% | 55% | 76% | 75% | 63% |
113 | London South Bank University | 49% | 54% | 77% | 70% | 65% |
114 | Buckinghamshire New University | 49% | 51% | 80% | 56% | 64% |
115 | University of Northampton | 48% | 54% | 77% | 56% | 67% |
116 | Plymouth Marjon University | 48% | 57% | 83% | 62% | 65% |
117 | University of Wolverhampton | 47% | 53% | 78% | 64% | 65% |
118= | University of Wales Trinity Saint D... | 47% | 67% | 79% | 62% | 58% |
118= | Anglia Ruskin University | 47% | 53% | 79% | 70% | 65% |
120 | University of Bolton | 47% | 56% | 81% | 47% | 59% |
121 | Leeds Trinity University | 46% | 53% | 80% | 53% | 59% |
122 | University of Cumbria | 44% | 57% | 76% | 58% | 66% |
123= | London Metropolitan University | 43% | 47% | 82% | 66% | 58% |
123= | University of East London | 43% | 54% | 77% | 65% | 61% |
125 | Birmingham Newman University | 43% | 54% | 79% | 51% | 62% |
126 | University of Bedfordshire | 42% | 53% | 78% | 68% | 66% |
127 | University of Buckingham | 42% | 61% | 79% | n/a | 71% |
128 | University of the West of Scotland | 40% | 66% | 77% | 62% | 68% |
129 | Bishop Grosseteste University | 40% | 51% | 81% | 48% | 65% |
130 | Wrexham University | 31% | 54% | 82% | 55% | 63% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Rankings can fluctuate, but significant changes are often gradual. Institutions may invest in improving certain aspects to enhance their position, but consistency over several years is a more reliable indicator.
International students should consider rankings alongside factors like location, cultural fit, and available support services. Researching specific programmes and faculty can help make a well-informed decision.
Some ranking systems offer separate evaluations for undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. It’s essential to explore rankings relevant to your academic level and field of study.
Yes, employability is often a component in university rankings. Factors like alumni success, employer feedback, and internship opportunities contribute to this aspect.
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