Rankings of The University of Warwick

The University of Warwick, often shortened to Warw, is a government funded research university situated on the outer limits of Coventry, England. With an eye on the future, Warw intends to establish itself by 2030 as one of the world’s exceptional universities, helping to transform the region, country and world for collective good by the application of research. The main campus is located between Coventry and Warwickshire on almost three square kilometres of leafy woodland.

Latest ranking updates for The University of Warwick
  • March 2024: Scimago Institutions Rankings update. The University of Warwick achieves place 218.
  • January 2024: THE Times Higher Education, UK announced latest results of THE World’s Most International Universities with The University of Warwick in position 28.
  • December 2023: Urap announced latest results of URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance with The University of Warwick in position 208.
  • December 2023: The University of Warwick ranks 98 in the latest QS World University Rankings: Sustainability from British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK.
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University rankings

    • #8 
    • #9 
    The Times Good University Guide
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #8 
    • #9 
    The Guardian League Table
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #10 
    • #11 
    CUG The Complete University Guide
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #12 
    • #106 
    THE World University Rankings
    [Published 27 September, 2023]
    • #9 
    • #67 
    QS World University Rankings
    [Published 27 June, 2023]
    • #11 
    • #77 
    QS Employability Rankings
    [Published 23 September, 2021]
    • #10 
    • #101 
    THE World Reputation Rankings
    [Published 27 July, 2023]
    • #18 
    • #163 
    US News: Best Global Universities
    [Published 24 October, 2022]
    • #10 
    • #101 
    ARWU Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 15 August, 2023]
    • #8 
    • #28 
    THE World’s Most International Universities
    [Published 25 January, 2024]
    • #15 
    • #302 
    CWTS Leiden Ranking
    [Published 22 June, 2022]
    • #16 
    • #218 
    Scimago Institutions Rankings
    [Published 06 March, 2024]
    • #16 
    • #173 
    CWUR Center for World University Rankings
    [Published 25 April, 2022]
    • #13 
    • #233 
    Nature Index - Academic
    [Published 15 June, 2023]
    • #18 
    • #205 
    NTU Performance Ranking of Scientific Papers
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #17 
    • #208 
    URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance
    [Published 19 December, 2023]
    • #8 
    • #89 
    RUR World University Rankings
    [Published 25 May, 2023]
    • #13 
    • #115 
    RUR Reputation Ranking
    [Published 25 May, 2023]
    • #9 
    • #111 
    RUR Academic Rankings
    [Published 25 May, 2023]
    • #25 
    • #132 
    StuDocu World University Ranking - EMEA - Europe, the Middle East and Africa
    [Published 06 September, 2021]
    • #9 
    • #133 
    UniRank 4icu: Top 200 Universities in the World
    [Published 11 August, 2022]
    • #9 
    • #112 
    UniRank 4icu: Top 200 English-Speaking Universities
    [Published 11 August, 2022]
    • #22 
    • #98 
    QS World University Rankings: Sustainability
    [Published 05 December, 2023]
    • #9 
    • #110 
    Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
    [Published 31 July, 2023]
    • #28 
    • #101 
    THE World University Impact Rankings - Overall
    [Published 01 June, 2023]
    • #12 
    • #124 
    THE Top Universities for a Digital Education
    [Published 10 May, 2022]
    • #9 
    • #22 
    THE China Subject Ratings Overall
    [Published 11 May, 2022]

Historic rankings in TOP global university rankings

Chart Data

Subject rankings

Agriculture

    • #21 
    • #326 
    Agriculture
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]

Arts Visual & Performing

    • #1 
    • #1 
    Creative Writing
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #2 
    • #3 
    Creative Writing
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

Business

    • #2 
    • #17 
    Business
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #8 
    • #76 
    Finance
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #17 
    • #101 
    Public Administration
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]

Computer Science

    • #10 
    • #12 
    Computer Science
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #19 
    • #24 
    Computer Science
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #9 
    • #101 
    Computer Science
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #11 
    • #232 
    Computer Science
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]

Education

    • #5 
    • #9 
    Education
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #9 
    • #13 
    Education
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #20 
    • #23 
    Education
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #5 
    • #83 
    Education
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #10 
    • #86 
    Education
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #17 
    • #101 
    Education
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #14 
    • #151 
    Education
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]

Engineering

    • #5 
    • #151 
    Biotechnology
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #9 
    • #190 
    Chemical Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #18 
    • #301 
    Chemical Engineering
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #23 
    • #201 
    Civil Engineering
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #17 
    • #238 
    Civil Engineering
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #20 
    • #277 
    Civil Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #15 
    • #151 
    Engineering
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #15 
    • #249 
    Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #28 
    • #614 
    Environmental Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #14 
    • #301 
    Materials Science
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #9 
    • #101 
    Mechanical Engineering
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #10 
    • #212 
    Mechanical Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #16 
    • #242 
    Mechanical Engineering
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]

Languages & Literature

    • #4 
    • #5 
    English
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #4 
    • #5 
    English
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #4 
    • #5 
    English
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #8 
    • #10 
    French
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #13 
    • #16 
    French
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #5 
    • #5 
    German
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #11 
    • #13 
    German
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #3 
    • #3 
    Italian
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #8 
    • #9 
    Italian
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #7 
    • #9 
    Linguistics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #10 
    • #10 
    Linguistics
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #14 
    • #101 
    Linguistics
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]

Law

    • #8 
    • #9 
    Law
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #6 
    • #10 
    Law
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #9 
    • #10 
    Law
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #12 
    • #83 
    Law
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #13 
    • #101 
    Law
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]

Mathematics

    • #4 
    • #4 
    Mathematics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #4 
    • #5 
    Mathematics
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #6 
    • #8 
    Mathematics
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #4 
    • #19 
    Mathematics
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #3 
    • #21 
    Mathematics
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #4 
    • #76 
    Mathematics
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]

Medicine & Health

    • #21 
    • #29 
    Medicine
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #26 
    • #34 
    Medicine
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #17 
    • #151 
    Medicine
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]

Natural Sciences

    • #10 
    • #13 
    Biology
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #9 
    • #12 
    Chemistry
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #10 
    • #13 
    Chemistry
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #21 
    • #26 
    Chemistry
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #9 
    • #106 
    Chemistry
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #8 
    • #151 
    Chemistry
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #10 
    • #301 
    Chemistry
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #6 
    • #8 
    Physics
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #12 
    • #101 
    Physics
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #12 
    • #153 
    Physics
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]

Social Studies & Humanities

    • #1 
    • #1 
    Economics
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #4 
    • #4 
    Economics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #7 
    • #8 
    Economics
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #6 
    • #28 
    Economics
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #5 
    • #29 
    Economics
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #10 
    • #12 
    Geography
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #30 
    • #151 
    Geography
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #4 
    • #5 
    History
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #5 
    • #6 
    History
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #7 
    • #8 
    History
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #6 
    • #9 
    History
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #8 
    • #45 
    History
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #12 
    • #15 
    Psychology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #11 
    • #16 
    Psychology
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #14 
    • #22 
    Psychology
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #5 
    • #51 
    Psychology
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #8 
    • #71 
    Psychology
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #17 
    • #101 
    Psychology
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #17 
    • #164 
    Psychology
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #12 
    • #83 
    Social Sciences
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #24 
    • #171 
    Social Sciences
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #8 
    • #9 
    Sociology
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #8 
    • #9 
    Sociology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #10 
    • #50 
    Sociology
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #16 
    • #76 
    Sociology
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #12 
    • #79 
    Sociology
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]

Highest subject rankings for The University of Warwick

Creative Writing The Times Good University Guide by Subject
#1 
Arts Visual & Performing
Economics The Times Good University Guide by Subject
#1 
Social Studies & Humanities
Italian The Times Good University Guide by Subject
#3 
Languages & Literature
Mathematics CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#4 
Mathematics
Physics The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#8 
Natural Sciences
Education The Times Good University Guide by Subject
#9 
Education
Law CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#9 
Law
Computer Science CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#12 
Computer Science
Business URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
#17 
Business
Medicine The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#29 
Medicine & Health

Student Ratings for The University of Warwick

Student satisfaction:
4.5 (based on 1137 student ratings)
Google ratings:
4.5 (based on 1137 student ratings)

“Warwick campus is a great place to focus on your studies if you’re a serious student; the environment is relaxed and geared towards the success of the student. The lecturers are always happy to help. The only bad thing for me was the very limited parking situation, apart from that everything is great.”

About The University of Warwick

PROS

  • Warw students praise the high -quality facilities. For example, their 24 -hour library with quiet and secluded study spaces, or their Art Center with its varied programs of cinema, performing, and visual arts.
  • Learners often comment on the low noise levels on campus, thanks to the serene setting and the respectful conduct of the students.
  • Has been ranking among the top 100 globally by QS World University Rankings and Times Higher Education.

CONS

  • Some criticisms that one can hear from students are that the parking is limited, and also that the campus is isolated from the city. These two factors in combination can cause some problems for certain students.

Key facts

Foundation year:
1965
Telephone:
+44 24 7652 3523
Address:
University House, Gibbet Hill
CV4 7AL, Coventry
England UK
Website:
https://warwick.ac.uk/
Social:

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 5.5
    • Foundation / Pathway Courses
    • 7.0
    • Graduate Degrees
    • 6.5
    • Undergraduate Degrees Arts
    • 7.0
    • Undergraduate Degrees Business, Computer and Social Studies
    • 6.0
    • Undergraduate Degrees Faculty of Sciences excepting MORSE
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NSS Aggregate Student reviews

Below you see the results of The University of Warwick for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK universities.

Overall student satisfaction
83 /100
2183 total respondents
Chart Data
Source: National Student Survey NSS 2023. The Overall student satisfaction data point is from 2022 (latest available year). The Office for Students made the unfortunate decision to discontinue collecting overall student satisfaction data points per course.
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. 278 students of The University of Warwick participated in the survey.

Below you'll find the results for each of the survey questions for The University of Warwick in comparison to the average for all UK universities.

Overall score: 78.0

Chart Data
Source: Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey 2018
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 The University of Warwick

Students by level of study Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on January 2023
undergraduates:
18235
postgraduates:
7835
Total:
26070
Students by subject Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on January 2023
Business and Management:
4595
Engineering (Non-Specific):
3400
Economics:
2345
Mathematical Sciences:
2050
Biosciences:
1410
Politics:
1290
Medicine (Non-Specific):
1150
Education and Teaching:
1125
Law:
1110
Computing:
1070
English Studies:
860
Physics and Astronomy:
795
History:
760
Psychology:
670
Languages and Area Studies :
605
Chemistry:
590
Sociology:
580
Philosophy:
500
Performing Arts:
310
Geography, Earth and Environmental Studies:
235
Classics:
135
Allied Health:
130
Creative Arts and Design:
100
Social Policy:
75
Foreign students by nationality Academic year 2020/21 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on January 2023
China:
3855
India:
795
Hong Kong (Special Administrative Region of China):
430
Malaysia:
350
United Arab Emirates:
170
Singapore:
150
Nigeria:
140
Switzerland:
115
Thailand:
90
Pakistan:
90
United States:
85
Korea (South):
85
Indonesia:
85
Taiwan:
80
Turkey:
65
Kazakhstan:
65
Russia:
65
Saudi Arabia:
65
Kenya:
45
Japan:
40
Canada:
35
Morocco:
35
Ghana:
30
Australia:
25
Iran:
25
Mexico:
25
Oman:
25
Mauritius:
25
Egypt:
25
Vietnam:
25
Sri Lanka:
25
Lebanon:
20
Chile:
20
Macao (Special Administrative Region of China):
15
Qatar:
15
Bangladesh:
15
Syria:
15
South Africa:
15
Ukraine:
15
Norway:
15
Brazil:
15
Jordan:
10
Kuwait:
10
Peru:
10
Bahrain:
10
Trinidad and Tobago:
10
Argentina:
10
Colombia:
10
Nepal:
10
Azerbaijan:
10
Sudan:
10
Tanzania:
5
Albania:
5
Belarus:
5
Cyprus (Non-European Union):
5
Monaco:
5
Algeria:
5
Malawi:
5
Namibia:
5
Cayman Islands:
5
Rwanda:
5
Seychelles:
5
Uzbekistan:
5
Uganda:
5
Zambia:
5
Zimbabwe:
5
Brunei:
5
Cambodia:
5
Israel:
5
Iraq:
5
Myanmar (Burma):
5
Mongolia:
5
New Zealand:
5
Philippines:
5
Source: Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on January 2023

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The University of Warwick is listed in The Times Good University Guide, The Guardian League Table, CUG The Complete University Guide, THE World University Rankings, QS World University Rankings, QS Employability Rankings and more. See all 37 rankings of The University of Warwick.

The University of Warwick achieved #6 in The Economist: Executive MBA Ranking. This is the university’s highest ranking in the 112 rankings tracked on our website. See all rankings for The University of Warwick.

The University of Warwick achieved the highest ranking for Journalism & Media Studies. It is ranked #1 in The Guardian University League Tables by Subject (Media and Film Studies). See all subject rankings for The University of Warwick.

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