University College London, otherwise known as UCL, is a government funded research university based in metropolitan London, England. It’s a university that puts emphasis on investigative research and the teaching of critical thinking skills for its alumni. The university has its main campus in the Bloomsbury area of the populous London Borough of Camden, in Central London, where students can enjoy its large parks and open spaces in their free time.
Latest ranking updates for University College London
- September 2024: Publication of (Business and Management). Ranking position #3.
- September 2024: University College London ranks 9 in the latest from The Guardian News and Media Limited.
- August 2024: University College London ranks 16 in the latest from ShanghaiRanking Consultancy.
- July 2024: University College London ranks 15 in the latest Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities from Webometrics.
University rankings
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- #5
- #6
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The Times Good University Guide
[Published 15 September, 2023]
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- #8
- #9
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The Guardian League Table
[Published 07 September, 2024]
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- #8
- #9
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CUG The Complete University Guide
[Published 14 May, 2024]
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- #4
- #22
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THE World University Rankings
[Published 27 September, 2023]
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- #4
- #9
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QS World University Rankings
[Published 04 June, 2024]
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- #3
- #20
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QS Employability Rankings
[Published 23 September, 2021]
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- #8
- #137
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THE Global Employability University Ranking
[Published 23 November, 2023]
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- #4
- #25
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THE World Reputation Rankings
[Published 27 July, 2023]
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- #3
- #7
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US News: Best Global Universities
[Published 24 June, 2024]
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- #3
- #16
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ARWU Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 15 August, 2024]
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- #5
- #14
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THE World’s Most International Universities
[Published 25 January, 2024]
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- #2
- #28
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CWTS Leiden Ranking
[Published 03 July, 2024]
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- #2
- #11
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Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
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- #3
- #20
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CWUR Center for World University Rankings
[Published 13 May, 2024]
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- #3
- #48
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Nature Index: Research Leaders Academic Sector
[Published 15 June, 2024]
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- #1
- #3
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NTU Performance Ranking of Scientific Papers
[Published 11 July, 2023]
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- #1
- #3
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URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance
[Published 19 December, 2023]
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- #4
- #18
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RUR World University Rankings
[Published 30 May, 2024]
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- #4
- #34
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RUR Reputation Ranking
[Published 30 May, 2024]
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- #4
- #23
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RUR Academic Rankings
[Published 30 May, 2024]
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- #48
- #185
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StuDocu World University Ranking - EMEA - Europe, the Middle East and Africa
[Published 30 January, 2023]
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- #3
- #46
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UniRank 4icu: Top 200 Universities in the World
[Published 07 February, 2024]
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- #3
- #45
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UniRank 4icu: Top 200 English-Speaking Universities
[Published 07 February, 2024]
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- #28
- #189
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QS World University Rankings: Sustainability
[Published 05 December, 2023]
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- #3
- #15
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 12 July, 2024]
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- #8
- #48
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THE Top Universities for a Digital Education
[Published 17 April, 2024]
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- #8
- #23
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THE China Subject Ratings Overall
[Published 27 March, 2024]
Historic rankings in TOP global university rankings
Subject rankings
Agriculture
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- #5
- #201
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- Agricultural Sciences
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 27 October, 2023]
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- #12
- #299
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- Agricultural Sciences
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NTU Rankings by Subject
[Published 11 July, 2023]
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- #5
- #49
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- Agriculture
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2023]
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- #6
- #33
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- Earth Sciences
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2023]
Architecture, Building & Planning
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- #1
- #1
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- Architecture
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 07 September, 2024]
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- #7
- #9
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- Architecture
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
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- #10
- #14
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- Architecture
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The Times Good University Guide by Subject
[Published 15 September, 2023]
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- #1
- #36
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- Architecture
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2023]
Arts Visual & Performing
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- #2
- #3
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- History of Art, Architecture and Design
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The Times Good University Guide by Subject
[Published 15 September, 2023]
Business
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- #19
- #100
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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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- #13
- #14
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- Business and Management
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 07 September, 2024]
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- #1
- #11
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- Public Administration
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 27 October, 2023]
Computer Science
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- #3
- #8
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- Artificial Intelligence
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Nature Index - Top 100 Institutions in Artificial Intelligence
[Published 09 December, 2020]
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- #3
- #38
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- Artificial Intelligence
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2023]
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- #5
- #6
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- Computer Science
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The Times Good University Guide by Subject
[Published 15 September, 2023]
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- #6
- #7
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- Computer Science
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
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- #4
- #28
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- Computer Science
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 19 October, 2023]
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- #2
- #58
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- Computer Science
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NTU Rankings by Subject
[Published 11 July, 2023]
Education
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- #1
- #2
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- Education
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2023]
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- #3
- #11
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- Education
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 19 October, 2023]
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- #9
- #13
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- Education
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
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- #9
- #15
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- Education
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The Times Good University Guide by Subject
[Published 15 September, 2023]
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- #1
- #19
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- Education
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 27 October, 2023]
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- #19
- #22
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- Education
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 07 September, 2024]
Engineering
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- #6
- #73
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- Aerospace Engineering
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2023]
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- #4
- #46
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- Biotechnology
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 27 October, 2023]
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- #7
- #8
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- Chemical Engineering
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
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- #8
- #10
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- Chemical Engineering
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The Times Good University Guide by Subject
[Published 15 September, 2023]
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- #11
- #14
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- Chemical Engineering
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 07 September, 2024]
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- #5
- #69
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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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- #3
- #101
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- Chemical Engineering
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 27 October, 2023]
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- #6
- #131
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- Chemical Engineering
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NTU Rankings by Subject
[Published 11 July, 2023]
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- #7
- #9
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- Civil Engineering
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The Times Good University Guide by Subject
[Published 15 September, 2023]
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- #9
- #10
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- Civil Engineering
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
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- #11
- #14
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- Civil Engineering
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 07 September, 2024]
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- #2
- #38
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- Civil Engineering
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2023]
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- #1
- #42
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- Civil Engineering
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 27 October, 2023]
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- #2
- #57
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- Civil Engineering
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NTU Rankings by Subject
[Published 11 July, 2023]
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- #2
- #3
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- Electrical And Electronic Engineering
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 07 September, 2024]
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- #5
- #5
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- Electrical And Electronic Engineering
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The Times Good University Guide by Subject
[Published 15 September, 2023]
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- #5
- #45
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- Engineering
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 19 October, 2023]
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- #2
- #57
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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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- #5
- #60
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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
- #41
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- Materials Science
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 10 April, 2024]
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- #5
- #107
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- Materials Science
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NTU Rankings by Subject
[Published 11 July, 2023]
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- #6
- #6
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- Mechanical Engineering
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
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- #8
- #8
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- Mechanical Engineering
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The Times Good University Guide by Subject
[Published 15 September, 2023]
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- #10
- #13
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- Mechanical Engineering
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 07 September, 2024]
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- #5
- #92
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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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- #14
- #151
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- Mechanical Engineering
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 27 October, 2023]
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- #11
- #208
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- Mechanical Engineering
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NTU Rankings by Subject
[Published 11 July, 2023]
Languages & Literature
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- #3
- #4
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- English
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The Times Good University Guide by Subject
[Published 15 September, 2023]
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- #4
- #5
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- English
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
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- #4
- #5
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- English
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 07 September, 2024]
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- #3
- #4
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- French
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The Times Good University Guide by Subject
[Published 15 September, 2023]
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- #7
- #8
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- French
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
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- #5
- #6
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- German
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
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- #7
- #8
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- German
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The Times Good University Guide by Subject
[Published 15 September, 2023]
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- #4
- #4
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- Italian
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The Times Good University Guide by Subject
[Published 15 September, 2023]
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- #9
- #9
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- Italian
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
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- #4
- #5
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- Linguistics
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
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- #8
- #8
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- Linguistics
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The Times Good University Guide by Subject
[Published 15 September, 2023]
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- #4
- #17
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- Linguistics
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 10 April, 2024]
Law
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- #2
- #2
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- Law
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
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- #2
- #2
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- Law
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The Times Good University Guide by Subject
[Published 15 September, 2023]
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- #2
- #2
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- Law
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 07 September, 2024]
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- #3
- #12
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- Law
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 19 October, 2023]
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- #4
- #14
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- Law
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 10 April, 2024]
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- #3
- #42
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- Law
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 27 October, 2023]
Mathematics
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- #4
- #32
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- Mathematical Sciences
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2023]
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- #5
- #6
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- Mathematics
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
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- #5
- #6
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- Mathematics
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 07 September, 2024]
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- #8
- #13
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- Mathematics
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The Times Good University Guide by Subject
[Published 15 September, 2023]
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- #5
- #42
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- Mathematics
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 10 April, 2024]
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- #5
- #51
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- Mathematics
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 27 October, 2023]
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- #5
- #99
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- Mathematics
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NTU Rankings by Subject
[Published 11 July, 2023]
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- #3
- #11
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- Statistics
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2023]
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- #3
- #26
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- Statistics
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 27 October, 2023]
Medicine & Health
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- #2
- #9
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- Dentistry
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2023]
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- #4
- #28
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- Dentistry
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 10 April, 2024]
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- #1
- #4
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- Medical Technology
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 27 October, 2023]
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- #3
- #3
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- Medicine
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
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- #3
- #6
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- Medicine
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 10 April, 2024]
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- #8
- #11
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- Medicine
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 07 September, 2024]
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- #6
- #14
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- Medicine
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The Times Good University Guide by Subject
[Published 15 September, 2023]
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- #1
- #8
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- Pharmacology
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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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- Pharmacy & Pharmacology
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 10 April, 2024]
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- #10
- #201
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- Veterinary Sciences
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 27 October, 2023]
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- #11
- #265
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- Veterinary Sciences
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2023]
Natural Sciences
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- #8
- #11
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- Biology
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 07 September, 2024]
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- #8
- #12
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- Chemistry
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
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- #12
- #15
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- Chemistry
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The Times Good University Guide by Subject
[Published 15 September, 2023]
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- #5
- #21
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- Chemistry
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 10 April, 2024]
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- #39
- #47
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- Chemistry
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 07 September, 2024]
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- #5
- #101
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- Chemistry
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 27 October, 2023]
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- #4
- #114
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- Chemistry
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NTU Rankings by Subject
[Published 11 July, 2023]
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- #5
- #151
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- Chemistry
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Nature Index - Top Academic Institutions by Subject
[Published 15 June, 2024]
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- #6
- #35
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- Earth Sciences
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 27 October, 2023]
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- #4
- #28
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- Environmental Sciences
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 10 April, 2024]
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- #5
- #47
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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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- #9
- #11
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- Geology
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
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- #9
- #13
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- Geology
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The Times Good University Guide by Subject
[Published 15 September, 2023]
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- #4
- #17
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- Geology
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 10 April, 2024]
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- #6
- #35
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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
- #4
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- Natural Sciences
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The Times Good University Guide by Subject
[Published 15 September, 2023]
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- #20
- #25
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- Physics
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 07 September, 2024]
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- #4
- #38
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- Physics
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 27 October, 2023]
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- #4
- #43
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- Physics
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NTU Rankings by Subject
[Published 11 July, 2023]
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- #14
- #19
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- Physics and Astronomy
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The Times Good University Guide by Subject
[Published 15 September, 2023]
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- #5
- #158
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- Zoology
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2023]
Social Studies & Humanities
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- #1
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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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- #3
- #4
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- Anthropology
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 10 April, 2024]
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- #3
- #4
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- Anthropology
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The Times Good University Guide by Subject
[Published 15 September, 2023]
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- #7
- #9
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- Anthropology
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
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- #3
- #3
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- Archaeology
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 10 April, 2024]
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- #5
- #5
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- Archaeology
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
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- #6
- #8
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- Classics
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
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- #7
- #14
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- Development Studies
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 10 April, 2024]
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- #5
- #6
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- Economics
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
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- #5
- #6
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- Economics
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The Times Good University Guide by Subject
[Published 15 September, 2023]
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- #12
- #16
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- Economics
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 07 September, 2024]
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- #4
- #17
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- Economics
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 27 October, 2023]
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- #5
- #21
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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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- #5
- #5
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- Geography
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 27 October, 2023]
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- #4
- #7
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- Geography
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 10 April, 2024]
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- #15
- #19
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- Geography
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 07 September, 2024]
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- #5
- #5
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- History
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 07 September, 2024]
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- #5
- #6
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- History
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
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- #5
- #6
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- History
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The Times Good University Guide by Subject
[Published 15 September, 2023]
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- #5
- #6
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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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- #4
- #15
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- History
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 10 April, 2024]
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- #5
- #6
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- Philosophy
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 07 September, 2024]
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- #5
- #6
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- Philosophy
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
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- #6
- #7
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- Philosophy
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The Times Good University Guide by Subject
[Published 15 September, 2023]
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- #4
- #10
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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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- #5
- #22
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- Philosophy
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 10 April, 2024]
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- #3
- #4
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- Politics
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
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- #5
- #7
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- Politics
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The Times Good University Guide by Subject
[Published 15 September, 2023]
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- #9
- #12
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- Politics
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 07 September, 2024]
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- #1
- #4
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- Psychology
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 27 October, 2023]
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- #2
- #4
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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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- #3
- #5
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- Psychology
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 10 April, 2024]
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- #4
- #6
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- Psychology
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 07 September, 2024]
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- #2
- #6
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- Psychology
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 19 October, 2023]
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- #5
- #6
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- Psychology
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
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- #6
- #8
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- Psychology
-
The Times Good University Guide by Subject
[Published 15 September, 2023]
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-
- #4
- #6
-
- Social Policy
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The Times Good University Guide by Subject
[Published 15 September, 2023]
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-
- #1
- #2
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- Social Sciences
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NTU Rankings by Subject
[Published 11 July, 2023]
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-
- #4
- #14
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- Social Sciences
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 19 October, 2023]
-
-
- #2
- #5
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- Sociology
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2023]
-
-
- #8
- #10
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- Sociology
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
-
-
- #5
- #20
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- Sociology
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 10 April, 2024]
-
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- #21
- #28
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- Sociology
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The Times Good University Guide by Subject
[Published 15 September, 2023]
-
-
- #3
- #33
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- Sociology
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 27 October, 2023]
Highest subject rankings for University College London
Anthropology
URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
#1
Social Studies & Humanities
Architecture
The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#1
Architecture, Building & Planning
Education
URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
#2
Education
Law
CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#2
Law
Electrical And Electronic Engineering
The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#3
Engineering
Medicine
CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#3
Medicine & Health
History of Art, Architecture and Design
The Times Good University Guide by Subject
#3
Arts Visual & Performing
Natural Sciences
The Times Good University Guide by Subject
#4
Natural Sciences
French
The Times Good University Guide by Subject
#4
Languages & Literature
Computer Science
The Times Good University Guide by Subject
#6
Computer Science
Student Ratings for University College London
NSS ratings:
3.2 (based on 3122 student ratings)
Google ratings:
4.5 (based on 1557 student ratings)
“I studied philosophy here for two years. I really liked the format of the delivery of my course, where we would have an introduction to a topic where a lot of information is thrown at you all at once, and then you always have a seminar with your tutor where the topics are explored more carefully and in-depth. I loved this approach and it really helps you learn your subject properly.”
“I choose UCL because of its prestigious reputation, and the amazing buzzing social energy coming from the other students on the campus”
About University College London
PROS
- Students at UCL have many positive things to say about the abundant clubs and societies on campus.
- The administration listens to students, often making changes to the university based on suggestions given by the student body.
- In terms of rankings, QS World University Rankings and Times Higher Education place UCL among the top 20 in the world.
CONS
- One aspect of the university that annoys students is that the area is full of tourists. This makes even going out for a coffee a difficult task.
Key facts
- Foundation year:
- 1826
- Telephone:
- +44 (0) 2076 792 000
- Address:
-
- Gower Street
- WC1E 6BT, London
- England UK
- Website:
- https://www.ucl.ac.uk/
- Social:
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
-
- 6.5
- All other courses
-
- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
-
- 6.5
- Undergraduate Degrees
-
- 5.5
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NSS Aggregate Student reviews
Below you see the results of University College London for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK universities.
Overall student satisfaction
64
/100
3122 total respondents
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. 284 students of University College London participated in the survey.
Below you'll find the results for each of the survey questions for University College London in comparison to the average for all UK universities.
Overall score: 74.3
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 University College London
- undergraduates:
- 22890
- postgraduates:
- 19245
- Total:
- 42135
- Medicine (Non-Specific):
- 5210
- Education and Teaching:
- 4290
- Architecture, Building and Planning:
- 3640
- Biosciences:
- 2835
- Languages and Area Studies :
- 2830
- Psychology:
- 2310
- Mathematical Sciences:
- 1890
- Business and Management:
- 1850
- Physics and Astronomy:
- 1560
- Economics:
- 1535
- Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmacy:
- 1340
- Computing:
- 1285
- Law:
- 1190
- History:
- 1115
- Chemical, Process & Energy Engineering:
- 1000
- Politics:
- 985
- Chemistry:
- 970
- Engineering (Non-Specific):
- 790
- Electrical And Electronic Engineering:
- 755
- Civil Engineering:
- 720
- Geography, Earth and Environmental Studies:
- 690
- Creative Arts and Design:
- 490
- Anthropology:
- 460
- Philosophy:
- 445
- Mechanical Engineering:
- 440
- English Studies:
- 430
- Social Policy:
- 350
- Dentistry:
- 180
- Classics:
- 155
- Theology and Religious Studies:
- 60
- China:
- 10285
- Hong Kong (Special Administrative Region of China):
- 1155
- Malaysia:
- 625
- United States:
- 605
- Singapore:
- 575
- India:
- 460
- Korea (South):
- 355
- Turkey:
- 240
- Switzerland:
- 240
- Canada:
- 215
- Russia:
- 210
- Thailand:
- 200
- United Arab Emirates:
- 180
- Taiwan:
- 170
- Japan:
- 160
- Saudi Arabia:
- 160
- Pakistan:
- 145
- Indonesia:
- 145
- Chile:
- 105
- Australia:
- 90
- Lebanon:
- 85
- Nigeria:
- 80
- Egypt:
- 75
- Iran:
- 70
- Macao (Special Administrative Region of China):
- 65
- Kuwait:
- 60
- Kazakhstan:
- 50
- Mexico:
- 50
- Vietnam:
- 50
- Colombia:
- 45
- Bangladesh:
- 45
- Norway:
- 45
- Kenya:
- 40
- Brazil:
- 40
- South Africa:
- 40
- Jordan:
- 40
- Israel:
- 40
- Morocco:
- 35
- Ukraine:
- 30
- Sri Lanka:
- 30
- Bahrain:
- 30
- New Zealand:
- 30
- Qatar:
- 30
- Philippines:
- 25
- Mauritius:
- 25
- Trinidad and Tobago:
- 25
- Oman:
- 20
- Peru:
- 20
- Brunei:
- 20
- Ghana:
- 20
- Azerbaijan:
- 20
- Myanmar (Burma):
- 15
- Tunisia:
- 15
- Albania:
- 15
- Armenia:
- 15
- Georgia:
- 10
- Iraq:
- 10
- Tajikistan:
- 10
- Botswana:
- 10
- Mongolia:
- 10
- Monaco:
- 10
- Paraguay:
- 10
- Uganda:
- 10
- Argentina:
- 10
- Sudan:
- 10
- Venezuela:
- 5
- Guyana:
- 5
- Bermuda:
- 5
- Cayman Islands:
- 5
- Grenada:
- 5
- Jamaica:
- 5
- Uruguay:
- 5
- Panama:
- 5
- Ecuador:
- 5
- Tanzania:
- 5
- Belarus:
- 5
- Iceland:
- 5
- Montenegro:
- 5
- North Macedonia:
- 5
- Serbia:
- 5
- Algeria:
- 5
- Libya:
- 5
- Malawi:
- 5
- Seychelles:
- 5
- Syria:
- 5
- Zambia:
- 5
- Zimbabwe:
- 5
- Afghanistan:
- 5
- Cambodia:
- 5
- Kyrgyzstan:
- 5
- Maldives:
- 5
- Nepal:
- 5
- Uzbekistan:
- 5
- Occupied Palestinian Territories {formerly West Ba:
- 5
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FAQ
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University College London 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 39 rankings of University College London.
University College London achieved #3 in NTU Performance Ranking of Scientific Papers. This is the university’s highest ranking in the 101 rankings tracked on our website. See all rankings for University College London.
University College London achieved the highest ranking for Social Studies & Humanities. It is ranked #1 in URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field (Anthropology). See all subject rankings for University College London.
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Ranking publishers
The Times/CAO, HEA
The Times and The Sunday Times
- Published:
- 15 September, 2023
- Published:
- 15 September, 2023
The Guardian News and Media Limited
- Published:
- 07 September, 2024
- 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:
- 07 September, 2024
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 14 May, 2024
- 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:
- 14 May, 2024
Rogers Digital Media
- Published:
- 12 October, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -MacLeans University Rankings - Comprehensive:
- Students 28%
Faculty 24%
Resources 20%
Reputation 15%
Student support 13%
U-Ranking
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, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -THE Global Employability University Ranking:
- Employability (survey) 100%
- Published:
- 19 October, 2023
- 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:
- 27 July, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -THE World Reputation Rankings:
- Research Reputation 66,6%
Teaching Reputation 33,3%
- Published:
- 25 January, 2024
- 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:
- 14 May, 2024
- 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:
- 17 April, 2024
- Published:
- 27 March, 2024
- Published:
- 12 June, 2024
British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK
- Published:
- 04 June, 2024
- 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:
- 10 April, 2024
- 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:
- 05 December, 2023
RUF
Sapiens Research
National Institutional Ranking Framework
Careers360
Us News
- Published:
- 24 June, 2024
Urap
- Published:
- 19 December, 2023
- Published:
- 22 July, 2023
ShanghaiRanking Consultancy
- Published:
- 15 August, 2024
- 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:
- 27 October, 2023
Forbes
Washington Monthly
The Princeton Review
Centre for Science and Technology Studies, Leiden University, Netherlands
- Published:
- 03 July, 2024
- Criteria used in ranking -CWTS Leiden Ranking:
- Scientific Impact
Number of Publications
Collaboration
Open Access
Gender Diversity
Scimago Institutions
- Published:
- 06 March, 2024
- Criteria used in ranking -Scimago Institutions Rankings:
- Research 50%
Innovation 30%
Societal 20%
CWUR Center for World University Rankings
- Published:
- 13 May, 2024
- 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, 2024
- Criteria used in ranking -Nature Index: Research Leaders Academic Sector:
- Article count (AC)
Fractional count (FC)
Weighted fractional count (WFC)
- Published:
- 09 December, 2020
- Published:
- 15 June, 2024
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:
- 30 May, 2024
- 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:
- 30 May, 2024
- 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:
- 30 May, 2024
- Criteria used in ranking -RUR Reputation Ranking:
- Teaching Reputation 50%
Research Reputation 50%
StuDocu
- Published:
- 30 January, 2023
4icu
- Published:
- 07 February, 2024
- Published:
- 07 February, 2024
Webometrics
- Published:
- 12 July, 2024
- Criteria used in ranking -Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities:
- Visibility 50%
Excellence 35%
Transparency 10%
Presence 5%