Universities in England UK
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Latest ranking updates related to universities in England UK
  • 06 Mar, 2024: Scimago Institutions Rankings updated with University of Oxford ranked highest among 101 listed universities in England UK.
  • 25 Jan, 2024: THE Times Higher Education, UK published most recent results of THE World’s Most International Universities. Includes 11 universities from England UK.
  • 19 Dec, 2023: Urap published most recent results of URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance. Includes 89 universities from England UK.
  • 15 Dec, 2023: ShanghaiRanking Consultancy published most recent results of Global Ranking of Sport Science Schools and Departments - ShanghaiRanking (Sport Science). Includes 34 universities from England UK.

Rankings of universities in England UK 2024

  • #88 
  • #109 
The Times Good University Guide
[Published 15 September, 2023]
  • #74 
  • #93 
The Guardian League Table
[Published 09 September, 2023]
  • #79 
  • #97 
CUG The Complete University Guide
[Published 08 June, 2023]
Show 2 more rankings of Southampton Solent University and subject specific rankings for 10 subjects

  • #72 
  • #92 
The Times Good University Guide
[Published 15 September, 2023]
  • #78 
  • #97 
The Guardian League Table
[Published 09 September, 2023]
  • #99 
  • #121 
CUG The Complete University Guide
[Published 08 June, 2023]
Show 1 more rankings of Leeds Trinity University and subject specific rankings for 8 subjects

  • #69 
  • #89 
The Times Good University Guide
[Published 15 September, 2023]
  • #76 
  • #94 
CUG The Complete University Guide
[Published 08 June, 2023]
  • #138 
  • #9331 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]


  • #32 
  • #551 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
  • #41 
  • #710 
US News: Best Global Universities
[Published 24 October, 2022]
  • #31 
  • #867 
CWTS Leiden Ranking
[Published 22 June, 2022]
Show 7 more rankings of Cranfield University and subject specific rankings for 4 subjects

#105
England UK

Royal Agricultural University

Student satisfaction: 4.6 / 5.0 (based on 96 student ratings)
  • #83 
  • #104 
The Times Good University Guide
[Published 15 September, 2023]
  • #58 
  • #73 
CUG The Complete University Guide
[Published 08 June, 2023]
  • #105 
  • #4296 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

Student satisfaction: 4.8 / 5.0 (based on 19 student ratings)
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  • #48 
  • #837 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
  • #36 
  • #561 
US News: Best Global Universities
[Published 24 October, 2022]
  • #52 
  • #1164 
CWUR Center for World University Rankings
[Published 25 April, 2022]
Show 2 more rankings of Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine and subject specific rankings for 1 subjects

  • #103 
  • #127 
The Times Good University Guide
[Published 15 September, 2023]
  • #61 
  • #77 
The Guardian League Table
[Published 09 September, 2023]
  • #93 
  • #114 
CUG The Complete University Guide
[Published 08 June, 2023]
Show 1 more rankings of Buckinghamshire New University and subject specific rankings for 7 subjects

#108
England UK

Plymouth Marjon University

Student satisfaction: 4.3 / 5.0 (based on 161 student ratings)
  • #64 
  • #83 
The Times Good University Guide
[Published 15 September, 2023]
  • #94 
  • #115 
CUG The Complete University Guide
[Published 08 June, 2023]
  • #108 
  • #4483 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#109
England UK

Bishop Grosseteste University

Student satisfaction: 4.4 / 5.0 (based on 80 student ratings)
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  • #70 
  • #89 
The Times Good University Guide
[Published 15 September, 2023]
  • #106 
  • #129 
CUG The Complete University Guide
[Published 08 June, 2023]
  • #113 
  • #5303 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

  • #102 
  • #125 
The Times Good University Guide
[Published 15 September, 2023]
  • #90 
  • #113 
The Guardian League Table
[Published 09 September, 2023]
  • #103 
  • #125 
CUG The Complete University Guide
[Published 08 June, 2023]
Show 4 more rankings of Newman University and subject specific rankings for 5 subjects

  • #91 
  • #112 
The Times Good University Guide
[Published 15 September, 2023]
  • #127 
  • #7915 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

  • #105 
  • #129 
The Times Good University Guide
[Published 15 September, 2023]
  • #91 
  • #114 
The Guardian League Table
[Published 09 September, 2023]
  • #100 
  • #122 
CUG The Complete University Guide
[Published 08 June, 2023]
Show 1 more rankings of University of Cumbria and subject specific rankings for 6 subjects

#113
England UK

The Courtauld Institute of Art, University of London

Student satisfaction: 4.7 / 5.0 (based on 1613 student ratings)
  • #36 
  • #731 
CWUR Center for World University Rankings
[Published 25 April, 2022]
  • #111 
  • #5001 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#114
England UK

The School of Pharmacy, University of London

Student satisfaction: 4.9 / 5.0 (based on 44 student ratings)
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  • #82 
  • #2594 
URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance
[Published 19 December, 2023]

#115
England UK

Regent's University London

Student satisfaction: 3.9 / 5.0 (based on 12 student ratings)
  • #109 
  • #4702 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

  • #118 
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

  • #120 
  • #7140 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#118
England UK

Arden University

Student satisfaction: 4.8 / 5.0 (based on 19 student ratings)
  • #121 
  • #7196 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#119
England UK

Guildhall School of Music and Drama

Student satisfaction: 4.8 / 5.0 (based on 337 student ratings)
  • #125 
  • #7539 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#120
England UK

Royal Northern College of Music

Student satisfaction: 4.3 / 5.0 (based on 691 student ratings)
  • #128 
  • #7966 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#121
England UK

Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance

Student satisfaction: 4.3 / 5.0 (based on 691 student ratings)
  • #129 
  • #8081 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

  • #130 
  • #8120 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#123
England UK

Ravensbourne University London

Student satisfaction: 3.9 / 5.0 (based on 229 student ratings)
  • #131 
  • #8263 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#124
England UK

Royal Central School of Speech and Drama

Student satisfaction: 4.3 / 5.0 (based on 691 student ratings)
  • #133 
  • #8333 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#125
England UK

Writtle University College

Student satisfaction: 4.3 / 5.0 (based on 691 student ratings)
  • #136 
  • #8509 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#126
England UK

Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts

Student satisfaction: 4.1 / 5.0 (based on 136 student ratings)
  • #141 
  • #9701 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

  • #144 
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#128
England UK

Rose Bruford College

Student satisfaction: 4.1 / 5.0 (based on 136 student ratings)
  • #149 
  • #10515 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#129
England UK

The University of Law

Student satisfaction: 4.3 / 5.0 (based on 21 student ratings)
  • #71 
  • #484 
StuDocu World University Ranking - EMEA - Europe, the Middle East and Africa
[Published 06 September, 2021]
  • #124 
  • #7483 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

  • #85 
  • #629 
StuDocu World University Ranking - EMEA - Europe, the Middle East and Africa
[Published 06 September, 2021]
  • #123 
  • #7409 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#131
England UK

Royal College of Art

Student satisfaction: 4.6 / 5.0 (based on 112 student ratings)
  • #101 
  • #4101 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
  • #96 
  • #2888 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#132
England UK

School of Advanced Study, University of London

Student satisfaction: 4.6 / 5.0 (based on 11 student ratings)
  • #91 
  • #2284 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#133
England UK

University College Birmingham

Student satisfaction: 4.1 / 5.0 (based on 189 student ratings)
  • #114 
  • #5421 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#134
England UK

Royal Academy of Music, University of London

Student satisfaction: 4.7 / 5.0 (based on 1041 student ratings)
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  • #122 
  • #7261 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#135
England UK

Richmond, The American International University in London

Student satisfaction: 4.5 / 5.0 (based on 26 student ratings)
  • #126 
  • #7570 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#136
England UK

University of London

Student satisfaction: 4.3 / 5.0 (based on 795 student ratings)
  • #31 
  • #162 
StuDocu World University Ranking - EMEA - Europe, the Middle East and Africa
[Published 06 September, 2021]

  • #119 
  • #6457 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

  • #135 
  • #8499 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

  • #137 
  • #8927 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

  • #140 
  • #9431 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

  • #142 
  • #9812 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

  • #143 
  • #10008 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

  • #145 
  • #10032 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

  • #146 
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

  • #147 
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

  • #148 
  • #10481 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

  • #150 
  • #10531 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

  • #151 
  • #10550 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

  • #152 
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

  • #153 
  • #10833 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

Highest subject rankings of universities in England UK

Computer Science CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#1 
University of Cambridge
Chemical Engineering The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#1 
University of Cambridge
Mathematics CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#1 
University of Cambridge
Geography QS World University Rankings By Subject
#1 
University of Oxford
Education QS World University Rankings By Subject
#1 
UCL Institute of Education
Marketing CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#1 
University of Bath
Dentistry The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#1 
Plymouth University
Geology CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#1 
University of Cambridge
Creative Writing The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#1 
University of Central Lancashire
Law The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#1 
University College London

Compare all UK degree courses by subject in England UK

England UK Key Facts for International Students

158 out of 382 Universities in England UK Ranked in at least one ranking

36 Different Rankings list Universities in England UK (25 institution and 11 subject rankings)

33 Global Rankings rank Universities in England UK Among TOP 200

Time: GMT +1

Telephone country code: +44

  • Religion:
  • Christianity  60%
  • Islam  5%
  • Hinduism  1%
  • Atheist, agnostic and unclassified  27%
  • Other religions: Sikhism, Judaism, Buddhism  7%
  • Largest cities in England UK:
  • 1. London: 8,700,000
  • 2. Birmingham: 1,200,000
  • 3. Leeds: 780,000
  • 4. Glasgow: 620,000
  • 5. Bristol: 450,000

Largest international airport in England UK:

London Heathrow Airport (LHR): 78.014.598 Passengers/Year; 4 Terminals; 23 km. from London city center

Nobel prize laureates:
Didier Queloz (University of Cambridge, 2019)
 
Peter Ratcliffe (University of Oxford, 2019)
 
Peter Ratcliffe (, 2019)
 
Sir Gregory P. Winter (, 2018)
 
Richard Henderson (, 2017)
 
Tomas Lindahl (, 2015)
 
Tomas Lindahl (, 2015)
 
John O'Keefe (, 2014)
 
Peter Higgs (The University of Edinburgh, 2013)
 
Sir John B. Gurdon (, 2012)
 

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FAQ

University of Oxford ranks #1 in England UK in our meta ranking composed of 112 university rankings.

Among all universities in England UK Imperial College of Science is listed in the largest number of rankings. See all 41 rankings where Imperial College of Science is listed.

University of Cambridge is ranked best in England UK for Computer Science (Computer Science). See all rankings for the University of Cambridge.

University of Cambridge is ranked best in England UK for Engineering (Chemical Engineering). See all rankings for the University of Cambridge.

University of Cambridge is ranked best in England UK for Mathematics (Mathematics). See all rankings for the University of Cambridge.

University of Oxford is ranked best in England UK for Social Studies & Humanities (Geography). See all rankings for the University of Oxford.

UCL Institute of Education is ranked best in England UK for Education (Education). See all rankings for the UCL Institute of Education.

University of Bath is ranked best in England UK for Business (Marketing). See all rankings for the University of Bath.

Plymouth University is ranked best in England UK for Medicine & Health (Dentistry). See all rankings for the Plymouth University.

University of Cambridge is ranked best in England UK for Natural Sciences (Geology). See all rankings for the University of Cambridge.

University of Central Lancashire is ranked best in England UK for Arts Visual & Performing (Creative Writing). See all rankings for the University of Central Lancashire.

University College London is ranked best in England UK for Law (Law). See all rankings for the University College London.

Oxford Brookes University is ranked best in England UK for Journalism & Media Studies (Journalism). See all rankings for the Oxford Brookes University.

Loughborough University of Technology is ranked best in England UK for Architecture, Building & Planning (Architecture). See all rankings for the Loughborough University of Technology.

University of Bath is ranked best in England UK for Sports Science (Sports Science). See all rankings for the University of Bath.

University of Cambridge is ranked best in England UK for Languages & Literature (French). See all rankings for the University of Cambridge.

Teesside University is ranked best in England UK for Design (Graphic Design). See all rankings for the Teesside University.

University of Oxford is ranked best in England UK for Agriculture (Agriculture). See all rankings for the University of Oxford.

Ranking publishers

4icu

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British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK

Criteria used in ranking -QS World University Rankings:

Academic Reputation 40% Employer Reputation 10% Faculty/Student Ratio 20% Citations per faculty 20% International Faculty Ratio 5% International Student Ratio 5%

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Criteria used in ranking -QS Employability Rankings:

Employer reputation 30% Alumni outcomes 25% Partnerships with Employers per Faculty 25% Employer/Student Connections 10% Graduate employment rate 10%

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Criteria used in ranking -QS 50 under 50:

Based on the QS World University rankings methodology, the top 50 universities that are under 50 years old.

Academic Reputation 40% Employer Reputation 10% Faculty/Student Ratio 20% Citations per faculty 20% International Faculty Ratio 5% International Student Ratio 5%

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CWUR Center for World University Rankings

Criteria used in ranking -CWUR Center for World University Rankings:

Research Performance: 40%

  • Research Output: 10%
  • High-Quality Publications: 10%
  • Influence: 10%
  • Citations: 10%

Quality of Education: 25%

Alumni Employment: 25%

Quality of Faculty: 10%

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Centre for Science and Technology Studies, Leiden University, Netherlands

Criteria used in ranking -CWTS Leiden Ranking:

Scientific Impact Number of Publications Collaboration Open Access Gender Diversity

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NTU ranking

Criteria used in ranking -NTU Performance Ranking of Scientific Papers:

Research Productivity: 25%

  • # Articles last 11 years: 10%
  • # Articles current year: 15%

Research Impact: 35%

  • # Citations last 11 years: 15%
  • # Citations last 2 years: 10%
  • Average # citations last 11 years: 10%

Research Excellence: 40%

  • H-index last 2 years: 10%
  • # Highly cited papers last 11 years: 15%
  • # Articles current year in high-impact journals: 15%

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Nature Index

Criteria used in ranking -Nature Index - Academic:

Article count (AC) Fractional count (FC) Weighted fractional count (WFC)

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Payscale

Criteria used in ranking -Payscale College Salary Report - Best Universities (Bachelors only):

Ranking is based on ROI

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RUR Ranking Agency (Moscow, Russia)

Criteria used in ranking -RUR World University Rankings:

Teaching: 40%

  • Ratio Faculty/Student: 8%
  • Ratio Faculty/Bachelor Degrees Awarded: 8%
  • Ratio Faculty/Doctoral Degrees Awarded: 8%
  • Ratio Doctoral Degrees Awarded/Bachelor Degrees Awarded: 8%
  • World Teaching Reputation: 8%

Research: 40%

  • Citations per Academic/Research Staff: 8%
  • Doctoral Degrees per Accepted PhD: 8%
  • Normalized Citation Impact: 8%
  • Papers per Academic/Research Staff: 8%
  • World Research Reputation: 8%

International Diversity: 10%

  • International Faculty: 2%
  • International Students: 2%
  • International Co-Authored Papers: 2%
  • Reputation Outside Geographical Region: 2%
  • International Level: 2%

Financial Sustainability: 10%

  • Institutional Income per Faculty: 2%
  • Institutional Income per Student: 2%
  • Papers per Research Income: 2%
  • Research Income per Academic/Research Staff: 2%
  • Research Income per Institutional Income: 2%

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Criteria used in ranking -RUR Academic Rankings:

Normalized citation impact (Citations of research publications from all university authors compared with world averages) 20% Citation per papers 20% Papers per academic and research staff 20% International research reputation 20% Share of research publications written in international co-authorship 20%

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Criteria used in ranking -RUR Reputation Ranking:

Teaching Reputation 50% Research Reputation 50%

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Rogers Digital Media

Criteria used in ranking -MacLeans University Rankings - Comprehensive:

Students 28% Faculty 24% Resources 20% Reputation 15% Student support 13%

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Scimago Institutions

Criteria used in ranking -Scimago Institutions Rankings:

Research 50% Innovation 30%
Societal 20%

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ShanghaiRanking Consultancy

Criteria used in ranking -ARWU Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking:

Quality of Education 10%

  • Alumni winning Nobel Prizes/Field Medals 10%

Quality of Faculty 40%

  • Staff winning Nobel Prizes/Field Medals 20%
  • Highly Cited Researchers 20%

Research Output 40%

  • Papers published in Nature and Science 20%
  • Papers indexed in Science Citation Index-Expanded & Social Science Citation Index 20%

Per Capita Performance 10%

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StuDocu

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THE Times Higher Education, UK

Criteria used in ranking -THE World University Rankings:

30% Teaching (the Learning Environment)

  • Reputation survey: 15%
  • Staff-to-student ratio: 4.5%
  • Doctorate-to-bachelor’s ratio: 2.25%
  • Doctorates-awarded-to-academic-staff ratio: 6%
  • Institutional income: 2.25%

30% Research (Volume, Income and Reputation)

  • Reputation survey: 18%
  • Research income: 6%
  • Research productivity: 6%

30% Citations (Research Influence)

7.5% International Outlook (Staff, Students and Research)

  • Proportion of international students: 2.5%
  • Proportion of international staff: 2.5%
  • International collaboration: 2.5%

2.5% Industry Income (Knowledge Transfer)"

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Criteria used in ranking -THE Global Employability University Ranking:

Employability (survey) 100%

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Criteria used in ranking -THE World Reputation Rankings:

Research Reputation 66,6% Teaching Reputation 33,3%

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Criteria used in ranking -THE World’s Most International Universities:

Proportion of international students 25% Proportion of international staff 25% Proportion of journal publications with one or more international co-authors 25% University’s international reputation 25%

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Criteria used in ranking -THE Young University Rankings:

Teaching 30% Research (volume, income and reputation) 30% Citations 30% International outlook (staff, students, research) 7.5% Industry income (knowledge transfer) 2.5%

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The Guardian News and Media Limited

Criteria used in ranking -The Guardian League Table:

Student to Staff Ratio: 15% Entry Standards: 15% Expenditure per Student: 5% Continuation 15% (non-medical subjects) OR 5% (medical subjects) NSS - Teaching: 8% NSS - Assessment & Feedback: 8% NSS - Overall Satisfaction: 4% Career Prospects: 15% Value added: 15%

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The Times and The Sunday Times

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The University League Tables

Criteria used in ranking -CUG The Complete University Guide:

Entry Standards 12.5% Student Satisfaction 18.75% Student-Staff Ratio 12.5% Research Quality 12.5% Research Intensity 6.25% Academic Service Spending 6.25% Facilities Spending 6.25% Graduate Prospects 12.5% Degree Completion Rate 12.5%

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Thomson Reuters

Criteria used in ranking -Reuters Most Innovative Universities:

Patent Volume 33% Patent Citations 34% Industry Article Citation Impact 11% Percent of Industry Collaborative Articles 11% Total Web of Science Core Collection Papers 11%

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Criteria used in ranking -Reuters Most Innovative Universities Europe:

Patent volume 11.11% Patent success 11.11% Global patents 11.11% Patent citations 11.11% Percent of patents cited / Patent citation impact 11.11% Patent to Article Citation Impact 11.11% Industry Article Citation Impact 11.11% Percent of Industry Collaborative Articles 11.11% Total Web of Science Core Collection Papers 11.11%

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Urap

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Us News

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Webometrics

Criteria used in ranking -Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities:

Visibility 50% Excellence 35% Transparency 10% Presence 5%

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