Founded in 1832, Durham University (DU) is located in the cathedral city of Durham, North East England. DU takes pride in having numerous subject fields ranked among the best in the world according to QS, as well as having an exceptionally large course catalogue without compromising the quality that students can expect. Apart from the impressive academic opportunities on offer, students can also participate in numerous sports, music, and art-based extracurricular activities on-site.
Latest ranking updates for Durham University
- 27 Sep, 2023: Publication of THE World University Rankings. Ranking position #174.
- 09 Sep, 2023: Durham University ranks 3 in the latest The Guardian University League Tables by Subject (Business and Management) from The Guardian News and Media Limited.
- 09 Sep, 2023: The Guardian League Table update. Durham University achieves place 7.
- 15 Aug, 2023: Publication of ARWU Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking. Ranking position #301.
University rankings
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- #5
- #6
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The Times Good University Guide
[Published 16 September, 2022]
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- #6
- #7
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The Guardian League Table
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #7
- #8
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CUG The Complete University Guide
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #20
- #174
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THE World University Rankings
[Published 27 September, 2023]
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- #21
- #78
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QS World University Rankings
[Published 27 June, 2023]
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- #15
- #111
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QS Employability Rankings
[Published 23 September, 2021]
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- #10
- #189
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THE Global Employability University Ranking
[Published 23 November, 2022]
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- #12
- #126
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THE World Reputation Rankings
[Published 16 November, 2022]
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- #23
- #277
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US News: Best Global Universities
[Published 24 October, 2022]
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- #22
- #301
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ARWU Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 15 August, 2023]
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- #7
- #26
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THE World’s Most International Universities
[Published 25 January, 2023]
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- #19
- #474
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CWTS Leiden Ranking
[Published 22 June, 2022]
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- #23
- #385
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Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2023]
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- #25
- #329
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CWUR Center for World University Rankings
[Published 25 April, 2022]
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- #8
- #201
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Nature Index - Academic
[Published 15 June, 2023]
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- #25
- #393
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NTU Performance Ranking of Scientific Papers
[Published 11 July, 2023]
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- #21
- #375
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URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance
[Published 28 November, 2022]
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- #15
- #189
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RUR World University Rankings
[Published 25 May, 2023]
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- #15
- #128
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RUR Reputation Ranking
[Published 25 May, 2023]
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- #18
- #199
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RUR Academic Rankings
[Published 25 May, 2023]
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- #63
- #440
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StuDocu World University Ranking - EMEA - Europe, the Middle East and Africa
[Published 06 September, 2021]
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- #14
- #181
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UniRank 4icu: Top 200 Universities in the World
[Published 11 August, 2022]
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- #14
- #135
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UniRank 4icu: Top 200 English-Speaking Universities
[Published 11 August, 2022]
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- #10
- #53
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QS World University Rankings: Sustainability
[Published 26 October, 2022]
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- #28
- #384
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]
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- #14
- #77
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THE World University Impact Rankings - Overall
[Published 01 June, 2023]
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- #10
- #92
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THE Top Universities for a Digital Education
[Published 10 May, 2022]
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- #1
- #22
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THE China Subject Ratings Overall
[Published 11 May, 2022]
Historic rankings in TOP global university rankings
Subject rankings
Agriculture
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- #17
- #301
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- Agricultural Sciences
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 19 July, 2022]
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- #329
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- Agriculture
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2023]
Arts Visual & Performing
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- #5
- #33
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- Arts and Humanities
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 26 October, 2022]
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- #6
- #6
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- Music
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #15
- #16
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- Music
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
Business
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- #11
- #76
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- Accounting & Finance
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 22 March, 2023]
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- #3
- #3
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- Accounting and Finance
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #7
- #11
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- Accounting and Finance
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #20
- #101
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- Business
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2023]
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- #8
- #9
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- Business & Management Studies
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #16
- #119
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- Business & Management Studies
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 22 March, 2023]
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- #16
- #101
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- Business and Economics
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 26 October, 2022]
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- #16
- #102
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- Economics & Business
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NTU Rankings by Subject
[Published 11 July, 2023]
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- #13
- #151
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- Finance
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 19 July, 2022]
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- #25
- #201
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- Management
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 19 July, 2022]
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- #3
- #3
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- Marketing
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #20
- #151
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- Public Administration
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 19 July, 2022]
Computer Science
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- #4
- #4
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- Computer Science
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #33
- #301
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- Computer Science
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 26 October, 2022]
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- #28
- #451
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- Computer Science
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NTU Rankings by Subject
[Published 11 July, 2023]
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- #23
- #301
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- Computer Science & Information Systems
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 22 March, 2023]
Education
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- #5
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- Education
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #11
- #13
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- Education
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #10
- #69
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- Education
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 22 March, 2023]
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- #8
- #77
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- Education
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 26 October, 2022]
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- #7
- #151
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- Education
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 19 July, 2022]
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- #15
- #159
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- Education
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2023]
Engineering
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- #535
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- Chemical Engineering
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2023]
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- #33
- #401
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- Electrical & Electronic Engineering
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 19 July, 2022]
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- #34
- #301
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- Engineering
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 26 October, 2022]
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- #30
- #721
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- Engineering
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2023]
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- #24
- #351
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- Engineering - Electrical & Electronic
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 22 March, 2023]
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- #722
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- Environmental Engineering
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2023]
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- #5
- #5
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- General Engineering
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #5
- #5
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- General Engineering
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #17
- #401
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- Materials Science
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NTU Rankings by Subject
[Published 11 July, 2023]
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- #553
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- Mechanical Engineering
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2023]
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- #26
- #576
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- Technology
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2023]
Languages & Literature
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- #2
- #3
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- English
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #3
- #4
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- English
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #10
- #38
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- English Language & Literature
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 22 March, 2023]
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- #5
- #6
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- French
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #3
- #4
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- German
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #4
- #5
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- Iberian Languages
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #4
- #5
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- Italian
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #21
- #251
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- Linguistics
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 22 March, 2023]
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- #8
- #58
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- Modern Langugages
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 22 March, 2023]
Law
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- #6
- #6
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- Law
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #6
- #7
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- Law
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #7
- #42
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- Law
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 26 October, 2022]
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- #7
- #46
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- Law
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 22 March, 2023]
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- #18
- #201
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- Law
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 19 July, 2022]
Mathematics
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- #9
- #11
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- Mathematics
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #13
- #19
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- Mathematics
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #8
- #151
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- Mathematics
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 19 July, 2022]
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- #15
- #201
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- Mathematics
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 22 March, 2023]
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- #15
- #451
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- Mathematics
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NTU Rankings by Subject
[Published 11 July, 2023]
Natural Sciences
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- #5
- #5
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- Biological Sciences
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #22
- #301
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- Biological Sciences
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 22 March, 2023]
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- #555
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- Biological Sciences
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2023]
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- #2
- #4
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- Biology
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #4
- #5
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- Chemistry
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #8
- #11
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- Chemistry
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #14
- #142
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- Chemistry
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 22 March, 2023]
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- #17
- #301
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- Chemistry
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 19 July, 2022]
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- #18
- #451
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- Chemistry
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NTU Rankings by Subject
[Published 11 July, 2023]
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- #8
- #46
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- Earth & Marine Sciences
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 22 March, 2023]
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- #21
- #201
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- Environmental Sciences
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 22 March, 2023]
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- #417
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- Environmental Sciences
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2023]
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- #4
- #5
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- Geography & Environmental Science
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #4
- #5
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- Geology
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #8
- #46
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- Geology
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 22 March, 2023]
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- #9
- #60
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- Geology
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2023]
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- #4
- #71
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- Physical Sciences
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Nature Index - Top Academic Institutions by Subject
[Published 15 June, 2023]
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- #12
- #101
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- Physical Sciences
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 26 October, 2022]
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- #7
- #110
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- Physical Sciences
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2023]
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- #2
- #2
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- Physics
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #16
- #151
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- Physics
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 19 July, 2022]
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- #13
- #204
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- Physics
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NTU Rankings by Subject
[Published 11 July, 2023]
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- #3
- #3
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- Physics & Astronomy
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #7
- #68
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- Physics & Astronomy
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 22 March, 2023]
Social Studies & Humanities
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- #7
- #8
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- Anthropology
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #10
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- Anthropology
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2023]
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- #6
- #23
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- Anthropology
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 22 March, 2023]
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- #3
- #3
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- Archaeology
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #4
- #10
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- Archaeology
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 22 March, 2023]
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- #3
- #8
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- Classics & Ancient History
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 22 March, 2023]
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- #3
- #3
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- Criminology
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #4
- #5
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- Economics
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #7
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- Economics
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #125
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- Economics
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2023]
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- #25
- #201
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- Economics
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 19 July, 2022]
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- #18
- #151
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- Economics & Econometrics
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 22 March, 2023]
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- #4
- #7
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- Geography
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 19 July, 2022]
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- #5
- #14
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- Geography
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 22 March, 2023]
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- #12
- #14
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- Geography
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #3
- #4
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- History
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #4
- #5
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- History
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #7
- #38
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- History
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 22 March, 2023]
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- #16
- #41
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- History
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2023]
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- #5
- #8
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- Philosophy
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #7
- #8
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- Philosophy
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #7
- #32
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- Philosophy
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 22 March, 2023]
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- #12
- #46
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- Philosophy
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2023]
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- #7
- #8
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- Politics
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #15
- #19
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- Politics
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #8
- #51
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- Politics
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 22 March, 2023]
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- #9
- #13
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- Psychology
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #10
- #13
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- Psychology
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #11
- #79
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- Psychology
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 22 March, 2023]
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- #18
- #151
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- Psychology
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 19 July, 2022]
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- #24
- #151
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- Psychology
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 26 October, 2022]
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- #30
- #314
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- Psychology
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2023]
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- #12
- #91
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- Social Sciences
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 26 October, 2022]
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- #23
- #166
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- Social Sciences
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NTU Rankings by Subject
[Published 11 July, 2023]
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- #7
- #8
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- Sociology
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #13
- #76
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- Sociology
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 19 July, 2022]
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- #16
- #81
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- Sociology
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2023]
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- #15
- #101
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- Sociology
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 22 March, 2023]
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- #4
- #6
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- Theology & Religious Studies
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #3
- #6
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- Theology, Divinity & Religious Studies
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 22 March, 2023]
Sports Science
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- #8
- #51
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- Sports Related Subjects
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 22 March, 2023]
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- #4
- #5
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- Sports Science
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #11
- #14
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- Sports Science
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
Highest subject rankings for Durham University
Physics
The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#2
Natural Sciences
English
The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#3
Languages & Literature
Criminology
The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#3
Social Studies & Humanities
Accounting and Finance
The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#3
Business
Computer Science
CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#4
Computer Science
General Engineering
CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#5
Engineering
Sports Science
CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#5
Sports Science
Education
CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#5
Education
Law
CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#6
Law
Music
CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#6
Arts Visual & Performing
Student Reviews for Durham University
- Student satisfaction:
- 4.5 (based on 516 student reviews)
“As an international student, I found all the support that I needed at Durham University. Both the students and the teachers treated me very well, and helped me with anything I needed to know about living here in the UK.”
“I liked the student residences because they were much more spacious than I expected, and I had more than enough places to keep all my belongings, and also to be alone when I needed a break from socialising with my peers.
“Their Online course for Business Administration had a curriculum that I felt was complete and well-planned, however I struggled to get the support I needed from the university staff. If they improve the level of correspondence with students, I would recommend their courses without hesitation.”
About Durham University
PROS
- Students are happy with the wide variety of sports and societies offered by DU.
- Lecturers take the time get to know you, and because of the favourable teacher to student ratio, each student receives individualised support. This means that students can make appointments to receive periodical feedback on their assignments.
- A highlight is that there are abundant spaces for students to study, and the environment is well -suited for studying without disturbances.
CONS
- Students complain that some of the facilities are outdated, but on the positive side Durham University has been starting renovation projects.
Key facts
- Foundation year:
- 1832
- Telephone:
- +44 191 334 2000
- Address:
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- Stockton Road
- DH1 3HP, Durham
- England UK
- Website:
- https://www.dur.ac.uk/
- Social:
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- All other courses
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- 4.5
- Foundation
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
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- 6.5
- Undergraduate Degrees
TOP 10 Best rated degree courses of Durham University
| Course | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Theoretical Physics - MPhys | 100/100 (5 student reviews) |
| 2 | Physics and Astronomy - MPhys | 100/100 (5 student reviews) |
| 3 | Ancient History and Archaeology - BA | 100/100 (7 student reviews) |
| 4 | Biosciences - MBiol | 96/100 (25 student reviews) |
| 5 | Accounting and Finance - BA | 94/100 (39 student reviews) |
| 6 | Chemistry - MChem | 93/100 (18 student reviews) |
| 7 | Anthropology and Archaeology - BA | 93/100 (22 student reviews) |
| 8 | Archaeology and Ancient Civilisations - BA | 93/100 (22 student reviews) |
| 9 | Archaeology of the Historic World - BA | 93/100 (22 student reviews) |
| 10 | Anthropology - BSc | 92/100 (8 student reviews) |
Source: Own analysis based on data of National Student Survey (NSS) 2022
TOP 10 highest earning degree courses of Durham University
| Course | Median Salary (15 months after graduation) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Computer Science - BSc | £48,000.00 |
| 2 | Philosophy, Politics and Economics - BA | £32,000.00 |
| 3 | Finance - BSc | £32,000.00 |
| 4 | Economics with Management - BA | £32,000.00 |
| 5 | Economics with French - BA | £32,000.00 |
| 6 | Economics and Politics - BA | £32,000.00 |
| 7 | Business and Management - BA | £30,000.00 |
| 8 | Accounting and Management - BA | £30,000.00 |
| 9 | Physics and Astronomy - MPhys | £30,000.00 |
| 10 | Natural Sciences - MSci | £30,000.00 |
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NSS Aggregate Student reviews
Below you see the results of Durham University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK universities.
Overall student satisfaction
81
/100
1226 total respondents
Source: National
Student Survey NSS 2022
The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students
THE Student Experience Survey by Times Higher Education
Times Higher Education has surveyed 20251 undergraduate students in the UK about their study experience. 266 students of Durham University participated in the survey.
Below you'll find the results for each of the survey questions for Durham University in comparison to the average for all UK universities.
Overall score: 80.2
Data is from 2018 which was the last year for which the survey was published. Survey was discontinued after 2018. Details of Methodology
Student composition of Durham University
- undergraduates:
- 17140
- postgraduates:
- 4365
- Total:
- 21505
- Business and Management:
- 2615
- Mathematical Sciences:
- 1485
- Economics:
- 1470
- Biosciences:
- 1350
- languages and area studies :
- 1350
- Law:
- 1290
- geography, earth and environmental studies:
- 1055
- Psychology:
- 1015
- English Studies:
- 985
- History:
- 955
- Physics and Astronomy:
- 945
- education and teaching:
- 910
- engineering (non-specific):
- 810
- Politics:
- 780
- Chemistry:
- 695
- Computing:
- 660
- Sociology:
- 585
- Philosophy:
- 455
- Theology and Religious Studies:
- 440
- Classics:
- 425
- Archaeology:
- 380
- Sport and Exercise Sciences:
- 295
- Performing Arts:
- 260
- Anthropology:
- 255
- Social Policy:
- 45
- China:
- 2745
- Hong Kong (Special Administrative Region of China):
- 515
- United States:
- 260
- India:
- 190
- Singapore:
- 185
- Switzerland:
- 85
- Thailand:
- 80
- Korea (South):
- 80
- Taiwan:
- 75
- United Arab Emirates:
- 70
- Saudi Arabia:
- 60
- Pakistan:
- 60
- Malaysia:
- 60
- Canada:
- 55
- Turkey:
- 50
- Japan:
- 40
- Mexico:
- 40
- Nigeria:
- 40
- South Africa:
- 40
- Indonesia:
- 40
- Norway:
- 35
- Russia:
- 30
- Australia:
- 25
- Kenya:
- 25
- Qatar:
- 20
- Bangladesh:
- 15
- Zimbabwe:
- 15
- Brazil:
- 15
- Ukraine:
- 15
- Vietnam:
- 15
- Cayman Islands:
- 10
- Bahrain:
- 10
- New Zealand:
- 10
- Kuwait:
- 10
- Lebanon:
- 10
- Oman:
- 10
- Kazakhstan:
- 10
- Sri Lanka:
- 10
- Myanmar (Burma):
- 10
- Macao (Special Administrative Region of China):
- 10
- Chile:
- 10
- Ghana:
- 10
- Egypt:
- 10
- Peru:
- 10
- Philippines:
- 5
- Argentina:
- 5
- Bermuda:
- 5
- Colombia:
- 5
- Ecuador:
- 5
- Occupied Palestinian Territories {formerly West Ba:
- 5
- Jordan:
- 5
- Israel:
- 5
- Iraq:
- 5
- Iran:
- 5
- Azerbaijan:
- 5
- Nepal:
- 5
- Brunei:
- 5
- Morocco:
- 5
- Mauritius:
- 5
- Libya:
- 5
- Serbia:
- 5
- Georgia:
- 5
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Ranking publishers
The Times/CAO, HEA
The Times and The Sunday Times
- Published:
- 16 September, 2022
The Guardian News and Media Limited
- Published:
- 09 September, 2023
- 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%
- Published:
- 09 September, 2023
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023
- 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%
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023
Rogers Digital Media
U-Ranking
Wallstreet Journal USA & THE Times Higher Education, UK
RUY
América Economía
Perspektywy
THE Times Higher Education, UK
- Published:
- 27 September, 2023
- 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)"
- Published:
- 23 November, 2022
- Criteria used in ranking -THE Global Employability University Ranking:
- Employability (survey) 100%
- Published:
- 26 October, 2022
- Criteria used in ranking -THE World University Rankings by Subject:
- 37.4% Teaching (the Learning Environment)
37.6% Research (Volume, Income and Reputation)
15% Citations (Research Influence)
7.5% International Outlook (Staff, Students and Research)
2.5% Industry Income (Knowledge Transfer)
- Published:
- 16 November, 2022
- Criteria used in ranking -THE World Reputation Rankings:
- Research Reputation 66,6%
Teaching Reputation 33,3%
- Published:
- 25 January, 2023
- 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%
- Published:
- 03 July, 2023
- 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%
- Published:
- 01 June, 2023
- Published:
- 10 May, 2022
- Published:
- 11 May, 2022
British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK
- Published:
- 27 June, 2023
- 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%
- Published:
- 23 September, 2021
- 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%
- Published:
- 22 March, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -QS World University Rankings By Subject:
- Academic Reputation: 50%
Employer Reputation: 30%
Research Citations Per Paper: 10%
H-index: 10%
- Published:
- 24 June, 2020
- 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%
- Published:
- 26 October, 2022
RUF
Sapiens Research
Thomson Reuters
- Published:
- 23 October, 2019
- 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%
- Published:
- 30 April, 2019
- 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%
National Institutional Ranking Framework
Careers360
Us News
- Published:
- 24 October, 2022
Urap
- Published:
- 28 November, 2022
- Published:
- 22 July, 2023
ShanghaiRanking Consultancy
- Published:
- 15 August, 2023
- 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%**
- Published:
- 19 July, 2022
Forbes
Payscale
- Published:
- 11 November, 2021
- Criteria used in ranking -Payscale College Salary Report - Best Universities (Bachelors only):
- Ranking is based on ROI
- Published:
- 11 November, 2021
Washington Monthly
Kiplinger
The Princeton Review
Centre for Science and Technology Studies, Leiden University, Netherlands
- Published:
- 22 June, 2022
- Criteria used in ranking -CWTS Leiden Ranking:
- Scientific Impact
Number of Publications
Collaboration
Open Access
Gender Diversity
Scimago Institutions
- Published:
- 06 March, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -Scimago Institutions Rankings:
- Research 50%
Innovation 30%
Societal 20%
CWUR Center for World University Rankings
- 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%**
MONEY
Nature Index
- Published:
- 15 June, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -Nature Index - Academic:
- Article count (AC)
Fractional count (FC)
Weighted fractional count (WFC)
- Published:
- 15 June, 2023
NTU ranking
- Published:
- 11 July, 2023
- 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%
- Published:
- 11 July, 2023
RUR Ranking Agency (Moscow, Russia)
- Published:
- 25 May, 2023
- 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%
- Published:
- 25 May, 2023
- 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%
- Published:
- 25 May, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -RUR Reputation Ranking:
- Teaching Reputation 50%
Research Reputation 50%
StuDocu
- Published:
- 06 September, 2021
4icu
- Published:
- 11 August, 2022
- Published:
- 11 August, 2022
Webometrics
- Published:
- 31 July, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities:
- Visibility 50%
Excellence 35%
Transparency 10%
Presence 5%
