Universities in Preston, England UK
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Latest ranking updates related to universities in Preston
  • 07 Sep, 2024: Publication of The Guardian League Table. University of Central Lancashire ranked #104.
  • 07 Sep, 2024: The Guardian News and Media Limited published most recent results of The Guardian University League Tables by Subject (Business and Management). Includes 41 universities from Preston.
  • 15 Aug, 2024: New edition of ARWU Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking. University of Central Lancashire in position #901.
  • 12 Jul, 2024: Publication of Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities. University of Central Lancashire with highest ranking among universities in Preston ranked #889.

Highest subject rankings of universities in Preston

Creative Writing The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#1 
University of Central Lancashire
Health Studies CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#8 
University of Central Lancashire
Journalism The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#9 
University of Central Lancashire
Asian Studies CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#11 
University of Central Lancashire
Graphic Design The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#12 
University of Central Lancashire
Civil Engineering The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#15 
University of Central Lancashire
Architecture The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#15 
University of Central Lancashire
Social Work The Times Good University Guide by Subject
#17 
University of Central Lancashire
Physics and Astronomy The Times Good University Guide by Subject
#31 
University of Central Lancashire
Sports Science The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#35 
University of Central Lancashire

Preston Key Facts for International Students

2 out of 3 Universities in Preston Ranked in at least one ranking

20 Different Rankings list Universities in Preston (13 institution and 7 subject rankings)

1 Global Rankings rank Universities in Preston Among TOP 200

Population: 314000

Time: GMT +0

District/province: England, Lancashire

Living costs for students in Preston:
  • Big Mac price (England UK average): 3.39 £ (14% cheaper than in USA)
  • Plug Type G
    • Residential voltage: 230 V
    • Frequency: 50 Hz

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University of Central Lancashire ranks #1 in Preston in our meta ranking composed of 101 university rankings.

Among all universities in Preston University of Central Lancashire is listed in the largest number of rankings. See all 30 rankings where University of Central Lancashire is listed.

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

University of Central Lancashire is ranked best in Preston for Medicine & Health (Health Studies). See all rankings for the University of Central Lancashire.

University of Central Lancashire is ranked best in Preston for Journalism & Media Studies (Journalism). See all rankings for the University of Central Lancashire.

University of Central Lancashire is ranked best in Preston for Languages & Literature (Asian Studies). See all rankings for the University of Central Lancashire.

University of Central Lancashire is ranked best in Preston for Design (Graphic Design). See all rankings for the University of Central Lancashire.

University of Central Lancashire is ranked best in Preston for Engineering (Civil Engineering). See all rankings for the University of Central Lancashire.

University of Central Lancashire is ranked best in Preston for Architecture, Building & Planning (Architecture). See all rankings for the University of Central Lancashire.

University of Central Lancashire is ranked best in Preston for Social Studies & Humanities (Social Work). See all rankings for the University of Central Lancashire.

University of Central Lancashire is ranked best in Preston for Natural Sciences (Physics and Astronomy). See all rankings for the University of Central Lancashire.

University of Central Lancashire is ranked best in Preston for Sports Science (Sports Science). See all rankings for the University of Central Lancashire.

University of Central Lancashire is ranked best in Preston for Education (Education). See all rankings for the University of Central Lancashire.

University of Central Lancashire is ranked best in Preston for Business (Marketing). See all rankings for the University of Central Lancashire.

University of Central Lancashire is ranked best in Preston for Law (Law). See all rankings for the University of Central Lancashire.

University of Central Lancashire is ranked best in Preston for Computer Science (Computer Science). See all rankings for the University of Central Lancashire.

Ranking publishers

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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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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Nature Index

Criteria used in ranking -Nature Index: Research Leaders Academic Sector:

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

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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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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 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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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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