3 out of 3
- Universities in Bradford
- Ranked in at least one ranking
17
- Different Rankings list
- Universities in Bradford
- (10 institution and 7 subject rankings)
2
- Global Rankings rank
- Universities in Bradford
- Among TOP 200
Latest ranking updates related to universities in Bradford
- 01 Jan, 2023: Latest Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities from Webometrics. 2 universities from Bradford appear in this ranking.
- 28 Nov, 2022: Urap published most recent results of URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance. University of Bradford achieves position 1258.
- 26 Oct, 2022: THE Times Higher Education, UK published most recent results of THE World University Rankings by Subject (Engineering). Includes 5 universities from Bradford.
- 24 Oct, 2022: Publication of US News: Best Global Universities. University of Bradford ranked #1266.
Highest subject rankings of universities in Bradford
Physiotherapy
The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#2
University of Bradford
Civil Engineering
The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#16
University of Bradford
Economics
CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#47
University of Bradford
Chemistry
The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#49
University of Bradford
Law
The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#58
University of Bradford
Computer Science
CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#93
University of Bradford
Communication & Media Studies
CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#95
University of Bradford
Rankings of universities in Bradford, England UK 2023
Student satisfaction:
4.3 / 5.0
(288 reviews)

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THE World University Rankings
[Published 12 October, 2022] |
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The Times Good University Guide
[Published 16 September, 2022] |
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The Guardian League Table
[Published 24 September, 2022] |
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 01 January, 2023] |
Student satisfaction:
5.0 / 5.0
(42 reviews)

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Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education US College Rankings
[Published 14 September, 2021] |
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Payscale College Salary Report - Best Universities (Bachelors only)
[Published 11 November, 2021] |
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Payscale College Salary Report - Best Universities (All Alumni)
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Bradford Key Facts for International Students
Population: 300000
Time: GMT +0
District/province: England, Bradford
Living costs for students in Bradford:
- Big Mac price (England UK average): 3.69 £ (14% cheaper than in USA)
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- Residential voltage: 230 V
- Frequency: 50 Hz
Map with location of universities in Bradford



Student Life in Bradford.
University of Bradford ranks #1 in Bradford in our meta ranking composed of 133 university rankings.
Among all universities in Bradford University of Bradford is listed in the largest number of rankings. See all 21 rankings where University of Bradford is listed.
University of Bradford is ranked best in Bradford for Medicine & Health (Physiotherapy). See all rankings for the University of Bradford.
University of Bradford is ranked best in Bradford for Engineering (Civil Engineering). See all rankings for the University of Bradford.
University of Bradford is ranked best in Bradford for Social Studies & Humanities (Economics). See all rankings for the University of Bradford.
University of Bradford is ranked best in Bradford for Natural Sciences (Chemistry). See all rankings for the University of Bradford.
University of Bradford is ranked best in Bradford for Law (Law). See all rankings for the University of Bradford.
University of Bradford is ranked best in Bradford for Computer Science (Computer Science). See all rankings for the University of Bradford.
University of Bradford is ranked best in Bradford for Journalism & Media Studies (Communication & Media Studies). See all rankings for the University of Bradford.
Ranking publishers
British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK
- Universities:
- 11087
- Published:
- 08 June, 2022
- 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%
CWUR Center for World University Rankings
- Universities:
- 6000
- Published:
- 25 April, 2022
- 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%
Payscale
- Universities:
- 2688
- Published:
- 11 November, 2021
- Universities:
- 3158
- Published:
- 11 November, 2021
RUR Ranking Agency (Moscow, Russia)
- Universities:
- 2721
- Published:
- 04 March, 2022
- 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%
- Universities:
- 1699
- Published:
- 16 September, 2021
Scimago Institutions
- Universities:
- 12387
- Published:
- 04 April, 2022
- Criteria used in ranking -Scimago Institutions Rankings:
- Research (50%)
- Normalized Impact 13%
- Excellence with Leadership 8%
- Output 8%
- Scientific Leadership 5%
- Not Own Journals 3%
- Own Journals 3%
- Excellence 2%
- High Quality Publications 2%
- International Collaboration 2%
- Open Access 2%
- Scientific Talent Pool 2%
Innovation (30%)
- Innovative Knowledge 10%
- Patents 10%
- Technological Impact 10%
Societal (20%)
- Altmetrics 10%
- Inbound Links 5%
- Web Size 5%
StuDocu
- Universities:
- 1196
- Published:
- 06 September, 2021
THE Times Higher Education, UK
- Universities:
- 12328
- Published:
- 12 October, 2022
- 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)
- Universities:
- 3144
- Published:
- 11 May, 2022
The Guardian News and Media Limited
- Universities:
- 1788
- Published:
- 24 September, 2022
- 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%
The Times and The Sunday Times
- Universities:
- 1100
- Published:
- 16 September, 2022
- Criteria used in ranking -The Times Good University Guide:
- Student Satisfaction 18.75%
- Teaching Quality (12.5%)
- Student Experience (6.75%)
Research Quality 18.75%
Entry Standards 12.5%
Graduate Prospects 12.5%
Firsts and 2:1s 12.5%
Completion Rates 12.5%
Student Staff Ratio 12.5%
The University League Tables
- Universities:
- 1967
- Published:
- 13 June, 2022
- 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%
Urap
- Universities:
- 9002
- Published:
- 28 November, 2022
- Criteria used in ranking -URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance:
- Articles (Current Scientific Productivity) 21%
Total Documents (Scientific Productivity) 10%
Citations (Research Impact) 21%
Article Impact Total (Research Quality) 18%
Citation Impact Total (Research Quality) 15%
International Collaboration (International Acceptance) 15%
Us News
- Universities:
- 5248
- Published:
- 24 October, 2022
- Criteria used in ranking -US News: Best Global Universities:
- Reputation 25%
-Global research reputation 12.5%
-Regional research reputation 12.5%
Research (Publications, Citations, Conferences, Research collaboration) 65%
-Publications 10%
-Books 2.5%
-Conferences 2.5%
-Normalized citation impact 10%
-Total citations 7.5%
-Number of publications that are among the 10% most cited 12.5%
-Percentage of total publications that are among the 10% most cited 10%
-International collaboration relative to country 5%
-International collaboration 5%
Scientific Excellence 10%
-Number of highly cited papers that are among the top 1% most cited in their respective field 5%
-Percentage of total publications that are among the top 1% most highly cited papers 5%
Wallstreet Journal USA & THE Times Higher Education, UK
- Universities:
- 1593
- Published:
- 14 September, 2021
Webometrics
- Universities:
- 48010
- Published:
- 01 January, 2023
Ranking publishers
British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK
- Universities:
- 11087
- Published:
- 08 June, 2022
- 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%
CWUR Center for World University Rankings
- Universities:
- 6000
- Published:
- 25 April, 2022
- 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%
Payscale
- Universities:
- 2688
- Published:
- 11 November, 2021
- Universities:
- 3158
- Published:
- 11 November, 2021
RUR Ranking Agency (Moscow, Russia)
- Universities:
- 2721
- Published:
- 04 March, 2022
- 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%
- Universities:
- 1699
- Published:
- 16 September, 2021
Scimago Institutions
- Universities:
- 12387
- Published:
- 04 April, 2022
- Criteria used in ranking -Scimago Institutions Rankings:
- Research (50%)
- Normalized Impact 13%
- Excellence with Leadership 8%
- Output 8%
- Scientific Leadership 5%
- Not Own Journals 3%
- Own Journals 3%
- Excellence 2%
- High Quality Publications 2%
- International Collaboration 2%
- Open Access 2%
- Scientific Talent Pool 2%
Innovation (30%)
- Innovative Knowledge 10%
- Patents 10%
- Technological Impact 10%
Societal (20%)
- Altmetrics 10%
- Inbound Links 5%
- Web Size 5%
StuDocu
- Universities:
- 1196
- Published:
- 06 September, 2021
THE Times Higher Education, UK
- Universities:
- 12328
- Published:
- 12 October, 2022
- 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)
- Universities:
- 3144
- Published:
- 11 May, 2022
The Guardian News and Media Limited
- Universities:
- 1788
- Published:
- 24 September, 2022
- 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%
The Times and The Sunday Times
- Universities:
- 1100
- Published:
- 16 September, 2022
- Criteria used in ranking -The Times Good University Guide:
- Student Satisfaction 18.75%
- Teaching Quality (12.5%)
- Student Experience (6.75%)
Research Quality 18.75%
Entry Standards 12.5%
Graduate Prospects 12.5%
Firsts and 2:1s 12.5%
Completion Rates 12.5%
Student Staff Ratio 12.5%
The University League Tables
- Universities:
- 1967
- Published:
- 13 June, 2022
- 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%
Urap
- Universities:
- 9002
- Published:
- 28 November, 2022
- Criteria used in ranking -URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance:
- Articles (Current Scientific Productivity) 21%
Total Documents (Scientific Productivity) 10%
Citations (Research Impact) 21%
Article Impact Total (Research Quality) 18%
Citation Impact Total (Research Quality) 15%
International Collaboration (International Acceptance) 15%
Us News
- Universities:
- 5248
- Published:
- 24 October, 2022
- Criteria used in ranking -US News: Best Global Universities:
- Reputation 25%
-Global research reputation 12.5%
-Regional research reputation 12.5%
Research (Publications, Citations, Conferences, Research collaboration) 65%
-Publications 10%
-Books 2.5%
-Conferences 2.5%
-Normalized citation impact 10%
-Total citations 7.5%
-Number of publications that are among the 10% most cited 12.5%
-Percentage of total publications that are among the 10% most cited 10%
-International collaboration relative to country 5%
-International collaboration 5%
Scientific Excellence 10%
-Number of highly cited papers that are among the top 1% most cited in their respective field 5%
-Percentage of total publications that are among the top 1% most highly cited papers 5%
Wallstreet Journal USA & THE Times Higher Education, UK
- Universities:
- 1593
- Published:
- 14 September, 2021
Webometrics
- Universities:
- 48010
- Published:
- 01 January, 2023