Dating back to the year 1495 we find the University of Aberdeen, located in the Scottish city of the same name. The main site of this ancient institution is Old Aberdeen, where students in the arts and social sciences as well as the physical sciences carry out their learning. Meanwhile on the significantly more modern campus site Foresterhill, learners in the medical and research fields occupy their own purpose-built buildings, such as Suttie Centre.
Latest ranking updates for University of Aberdeen
- 27 Sep, 2023: University of Aberdeen ranks 201 in the latest THE World University Rankings from THE Times Higher Education, UK.
- 09 Sep, 2023: The Guardian University League Tables by Subject (Business and Management) update. University of Aberdeen achieves place 7.
- 09 Sep, 2023: Publication of The Guardian League Table. Ranking position #12.
- 15 Aug, 2023: University of Aberdeen ranks 201 in the latest ARWU Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking from ShanghaiRanking Consultancy.
University rankings
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- #5
- #19
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The Times Good University Guide
[Published 16 September, 2022]
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- #2
- #12
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The Guardian League Table
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #5
- #35
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CUG The Complete University Guide
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #4
- #201
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THE World University Rankings
[Published 27 September, 2023]
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- #7
- #208
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QS World University Rankings
[Published 27 June, 2023]
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- #5
- #251
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QS Employability Rankings
[Published 23 September, 2021]
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- #3
- #277
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US News: Best Global Universities
[Published 24 October, 2022]
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- #3
- #201
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ARWU Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 15 August, 2023]
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- #4
- #628
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CWTS Leiden Ranking
[Published 22 June, 2022]
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- #6
- #530
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Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2023]
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- #3
- #296
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CWUR Center for World University Rankings
[Published 25 April, 2022]
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- #3
- #313
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NTU Performance Ranking of Scientific Papers
[Published 11 July, 2023]
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- #3
- #387
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URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance
[Published 28 November, 2022]
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- #4
- #202
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RUR World University Rankings
[Published 25 May, 2023]
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- #3
- #190
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RUR Reputation Ranking
[Published 25 May, 2023]
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- #4
- #212
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RUR Academic Rankings
[Published 25 May, 2023]
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- #3
- #36
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StuDocu World University Ranking - EMEA - Europe, the Middle East and Africa
[Published 06 September, 2021]
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- #3
- #64
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QS World University Rankings: Sustainability
[Published 26 October, 2022]
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- #5
- #352
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]
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- #4
- #70
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THE World University Impact Rankings - Overall
[Published 01 June, 2023]
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- #5
- #275
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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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- #2
- #151
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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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- #1
- #159
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- Agricultural Sciences
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NTU Rankings by Subject
[Published 11 July, 2023]
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- #2
- #183
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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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- #2
- #101
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- Agriculture & Forestry
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 22 March, 2023]
Arts Visual & Performing
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- #5
- #201
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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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- #2
- #13
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- Creative Writing
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #1
- #6
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- Drama, Dance & Cinematics
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #1
- #22
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- Music
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #4
- #29
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- Music
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
Business
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- #4
- #201
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- Accounting & Finance
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 22 March, 2023]
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- #2
- #7
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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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- #5
- #24
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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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- #5
- #32
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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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- #6
- #451
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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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- #3
- #176
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- Business and Economics
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 26 October, 2022]
Computer Science
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- #7
- #43
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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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- #6
- #401
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- Computer Science
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 26 October, 2022]
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- #6
- #601
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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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- #6
- #21
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- Education
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #8
- #62
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- Education
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #3
- #201
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- Education
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 26 October, 2022]
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- #5
- #301
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- Education
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 22 March, 2023]
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- #5
- #345
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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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- #5
- #401
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- Education
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 19 July, 2022]
Engineering
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- #1
- #10
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- Chemical Engineering
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #4
- #22
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- Chemical Engineering
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #3
- #401
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- Chemical Engineering
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 19 July, 2022]
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- #6
- #853
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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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- #5
- #36
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- Civil Engineering
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #3
- #276
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- Civil Engineering
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NTU Rankings by Subject
[Published 11 July, 2023]
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- #3
- #293
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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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- #4
- #32
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- Electrical & Electronic Engineering
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #7
- #301
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- Engineering
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 26 October, 2022]
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- #5
- #663
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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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- #4
- #301
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- Engineering - Chemical
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 22 March, 2023]
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- #5
- #451
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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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- #1
- #33
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- Engineering - Mineral & Mining
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 22 March, 2023]
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- #2
- #250
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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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- #1
- #12
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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
- #34
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- Mechanical Engineering
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #6
- #710
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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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- #6
- #744
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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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- #4
- #16
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- English
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #5
- #22
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- English
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #4
- #151
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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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- #7
- #37
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- French
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #5
- #30
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- German
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #6
- #30
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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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- #2
- #6
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- Linguistics
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
Law
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- #3
- #16
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- Law
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #4
- #19
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- Law
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #4
- #151
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- Law
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 26 October, 2022]
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- #3
- #151
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- Law
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 22 March, 2023]
Mathematics
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- #8
- #33
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- Mathematics
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #7
- #39
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- Mathematics
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #4
- #201
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- Mathematics
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 19 July, 2022]
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- #6
- #451
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- Mathematics
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 22 March, 2023]
Medicine & Health
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- #3
- #101
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- Clinical Medicine
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 19 July, 2022]
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- #3
- #261
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- Clinical Medicine
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NTU Rankings by Subject
[Published 11 July, 2023]
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- #3
- #222
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- Immunology
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NTU Rankings by Subject
[Published 11 July, 2023]
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- #3
- #236
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- Immunology
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2023]
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- #1
- #1
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- Medicine
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #5
- #18
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- Medicine
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #4
- #151
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- Medicine
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 22 March, 2023]
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- #4
- #26
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- Pharmacology & Pharmacy
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #5
- #151
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- Pharmacy & Pharmacology
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 22 March, 2023]
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- #3
- #76
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- Public Health
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 19 July, 2022]
Natural Sciences
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- #6
- #35
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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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- #4
- #151
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- Biological Sciences
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 22 March, 2023]
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- #4
- #201
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- Biological Sciences
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 19 July, 2022]
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- #3
- #273
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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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- #7
- #39
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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
- #264
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- Biology & Biochemistry
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NTU Rankings by Subject
[Published 11 July, 2023]
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- #4
- #13
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- Chemistry
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #5
- #36
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- Chemistry
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #5
- #401
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- Chemistry
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 22 March, 2023]
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- #3
- #101
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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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- #2
- #101
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- Environmental Sciences
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 22 March, 2023]
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- #2
- #195
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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
- #21
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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
- #15
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- Geology
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #3
- #101
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- Geology
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 22 March, 2023]
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- #3
- #154
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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
- #400
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- Molecular Biology & Genetics
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2023]
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- #4
- #176
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- Physical Sciences
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 26 October, 2022]
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- #2
- #6
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- Physics
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #7
- #44
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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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- #6
- #551
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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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- #2
- #10
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- Anthropology
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #2
- #51
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- Anthropology
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 22 March, 2023]
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- #2
- #94
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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
- #20
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- Archaeology
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #2
- #51
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- Archaeology
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 22 March, 2023]
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- #5
- #21
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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
- #35
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- Economics
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #5
- #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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- #5
- #359
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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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- #6
- #351
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- Economics & Econometrics
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 22 March, 2023]
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- #5
- #44
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- Geography
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #4
- #101
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- Geography
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 19 July, 2022]
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- #4
- #151
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- Geography
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 22 March, 2023]
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- #3
- #33
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- History
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #5
- #36
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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
- #151
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- History
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 22 March, 2023]
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- #2
- #7
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- Philosophy
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #4
- #18
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- Philosophy
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #4
- #101
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- Philosophy
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 22 March, 2023]
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- #4
- #9
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- Politics
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #6
- #32
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- Politics
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #5
- #20
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- Psychology
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #5
- #33
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- Psychology
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #4
- #201
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- Psychology
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 19 July, 2022]
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- #5
- #251
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- Psychology
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 22 March, 2023]
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- #8
- #301
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- Psychology
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 26 October, 2022]
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- #6
- #432
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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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- #4
- #176
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- Social Sciences
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 26 October, 2022]
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- #3
- #211
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- Social Sciences
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NTU Rankings by Subject
[Published 11 July, 2023]
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- #3
- #24
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- Sociology
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #3
- #201
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- Sociology
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 22 March, 2023]
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- #1
- #3
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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
- #29
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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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- #3
- #9
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- Sports Science
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #3
- #12
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- Sports Science
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
Highest subject rankings for University of Aberdeen
Medicine
The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#1
Medicine & Health
Theology & Religious Studies
CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#3
Social Studies & Humanities
Physics
The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#6
Natural Sciences
Drama, Dance & Cinematics
CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#6
Arts Visual & Performing
Linguistics
CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#6
Languages & Literature
Accounting and Finance
The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#7
Business
Sports Science
The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#9
Sports Science
Chemical Engineering
The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#10
Engineering
Law
The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#16
Law
Education
CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#21
Education
Student Reviews for University of Aberdeen
- Student satisfaction:
- 4.6 (based on 244 student reviews)
“I studied Mechanical Engineering here, and I felt supported academically at all times. I’d like to give particular praise to the quality of their physical and online libraries, because their ease of use made doing whatever I had to do as easy as possible.”
“As an international student I feel that the process for introducing us to the university and the city could be improved, as we weren’t given as much support as I expected. That said, I couldn’t be happier with the quality of the academic resources on campus. In my free time I enjoyed the campus cinema the most!”
About University of Aberdeen
PROS
- Those studying on the medical Foresterhill campus have the opportunity to take work experience in Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, the largest hospital in the Grampian area.
- The city of Aberdeen is small, making it a practical option to move around the city on foot or by bicycle.
- In the interest of flexibility, the University of Aberdeen offers a wide selection of Online and Part -time programmes, allowing busy adults the opportunity to earn their degree.
CONS
- Numerous students report that communication between learners and tutors could be improved, as it can be challenging to find the chance to get feedback from their teachers.
- The 1 -year Engineering degrees are described as excessively intense by those who have studied them, citing a workload that is unrealistic for people with other significant responsibilities to manage.
Key facts
- Foundation year:
- 1495
- Telephone:
- +44 1224 272000
- Address:
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- Elphinstone Road, King's College
- AB24 3FX, Aberdeen
- Scotland
- Website:
- https://www.abdn.ac.uk/
- Social:
TOP 10 Best rated degree courses of University of Aberdeen
| Course | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anthropology and Geography - MA | 100/100 (9 student reviews) |
| 2 | Geography and International Relations - MA | 100/100 (9 student reviews) |
| 3 | History with Music Studies - MA | 100/100 (13 student reviews) |
| 4 | Spanish & Latin American Studies and Theology & Religion (4yrs) - MA | 100/100 (6 student reviews) |
| 5 | Physiology - BSc | 100/100 (13 student reviews) |
| 6 | Physiology with Industrial Placement - MSci | 100/100 (13 student reviews) |
| 7 | Gaelic Studies and Theology & Religion - MA | 100/100 (6 student reviews) |
| 8 | Philosophy and Theology & Religion - MA | 100/100 (6 student reviews) |
| 9 | English and Theology & Religion - MA | 100/100 (6 student reviews) |
| 10 | Biomedical Sciences (Physiology) - BSc | 100/100 (13 student reviews) |
Source: Own analysis based on data of National Student Survey (NSS) 2022
TOP 10 highest earning degree courses of University of Aberdeen
| Course | Median Salary (15 months after graduation) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Primary Education - MEd | £32,000.00 |
| 2 | Mechanical Engineering with Management - MEng | £30,000.00 |
| 3 | Mechanical and Electrical Engineering - MEng | £30,000.00 |
| 4 | Petroleum Engineering - MEng | £30,000.00 |
| 5 | Chemical Engineering - MEng | £30,000.00 |
| 6 | Electronic and Software Engineering - MEng | £30,000.00 |
| 7 | Electrical and Electronic Engineering - MEng | £30,000.00 |
| 8 | Biotechnology (Applied Molecular Biology) with Industrial Placement - MSci | £30,000.00 |
| 9 | Mechanical Engineering with Subsea Technology - MEng | £30,000.00 |
| 10 | Mechanical Engineering - MEng | £30,000.00 |
NSS Aggregate Student reviews
Below you see the results of University of Aberdeen for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK universities.
Overall student satisfaction
84
/100
492 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. 168 students of University of Aberdeen participated in the survey.
Below you'll find the results for each of the survey questions for University of Aberdeen in comparison to the average for all UK universities.
Overall score: 75.4
Data is from 2018 which was the last year for which the survey was published. Survey was discontinued after 2018. Details of Methodology
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University of Aberdeen ranks #4 in Scotland in our meta ranking of 112 university rankings. See rankings of all 20 universities in Scotland.
University of Aberdeen ranks #1 in Aberdeen in our meta ranking.
University of Aberdeen 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 28 rankings of University of Aberdeen.
University of Aberdeen achieved #12 in The Guardian League Table. This is the university’s highest ranking in the 112 rankings tracked on our website. See all rankings for University of Aberdeen.
University of Aberdeen achieved the highest ranking for Medicine & Health. It is ranked #1 in The Guardian University League Tables by Subject (Medicine). See all subject rankings for University of Aberdeen.
A large number of university rankings include surveys among academics on reputation. In our meta ranking of 112 university rankings University of Aberdeen ranks #1 among universities in Aberdeen and #4 among universities in Scotland. See all rankings of University of Aberdeen.
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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:
- 19 January, 2022
- Criteria used in ranking -THE World’s Most International Universities - Times Higher Education:
- 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:
- 26 October, 2022
RUF
Sapiens Research
Thomson Reuters
- 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
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)
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%
