The University of Bedfordshire is a publicly funded university located in Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire, England. One of the main campuses, in Luton, is home to the university’s Business, Media, Art & Design, Science, Computing, Law, Psychology, and Social Sciences schools. The Bedford campus is just a twenty minute walk from the town centre, and is home to the Primary Education, Secondary Education, Physical Education, Sport and Exercise Sciences, and Tourism schools.
- March 2025: Publication of Scimago Institutions Rankings . Ranking position #2163.
- January 2025: THE Times Higher Education, UK announced latest results of THE World University Rankings by Subject (Business and Economics) with University of Bedfordshire in position 501.
- December 2024: Global Ranking of Sport Science Schools and Departments - ShanghaiRanking (Sport Science) update. University of Bedfordshire achieves place 201.
- October 2024: THE Times Higher Education, UK announced latest results of THE World University Rankings with University of Bedfordshire in position 1001.
of University of Bedfordshire
among 379 universities in England UK
based on 18 different rankings
University rankings
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- #105
- #129
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The Times Good University Guide
[Published 20 September, 2024]
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- #98
- #122
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The Guardian League Table
[Published 07 September, 2024]
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- #106
- #129
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CUG The Complete University Guide
[Published 14 May, 2024]
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- #75
- #1001
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THE World University Rankings
[Published 09 October, 2024]
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- #89
- #2163
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Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 03 March, 2025]
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- #25
- #251
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THE Young University Rankings
[Published 14 May, 2024]
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- #87
- #3014
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Nature Index: Research Leaders Academic Sector
[Published 15 June, 2024]
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- #77
- #2467
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URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance
[Published 19 December, 2023]
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- #78
- #566
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StuDocu World University Ranking - EMEA - Europe, the Middle East and Africa
[Published 30 January, 2023]
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- #83
- #1765
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 12 July, 2024]
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- #78
- #1036
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THE China Subject Ratings Overall
[Published 27 March, 2024]
Historic rankings in TOP global university rankings
Subject rankings
Arts Visual & Performing
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- #47
- #57
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- Music
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
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- #51
- #61
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- Music
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The Times Good University Guide by Subject
[Published 20 September, 2024]
Business
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- #94
- #118
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- Business and Management
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 07 September, 2024]
Computer Science
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- #59
- #79
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- Computer Science
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The Times Good University Guide by Subject
[Published 20 September, 2024]
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- #83
- #104
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- Computer Science
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
Education
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- #25
- #29
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- Education
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 07 September, 2024]
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- #28
- #38
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- Education
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The Times Good University Guide by Subject
[Published 20 September, 2024]
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- #56
- #68
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- Education
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
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- #52
- #501
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- Education
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 17 January, 2025]
Engineering
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- #41
- #54
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- Electrical And Electronic Engineering
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 07 September, 2024]
Languages & Literature
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- #32
- #42
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- English
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
Law
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- #59
- #77
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- Law
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 07 September, 2024]
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- #72
- #88
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- Law
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The Times Good University Guide by Subject
[Published 20 September, 2024]
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- #88
- #107
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- Law
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
Medicine & Health
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- #43
- #51
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- Children's Nursing
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 07 September, 2024]
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- #24
- #30
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- Health Studies
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
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- #7
- #7
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- Mental Health Nursing
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 07 September, 2024]
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- #43
- #50
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- Midwifery
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 07 September, 2024]
Natural Sciences
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- #43
- #59
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- Biology
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 07 September, 2024]
Social Studies & Humanities
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- #72
- #92
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- Psychology
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 07 September, 2024]
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- #85
- #105
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- Psychology
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The Times Good University Guide by Subject
[Published 20 September, 2024]
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- #87
- #109
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- Psychology
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
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- #18
- #26
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- Social Policy
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The Times Good University Guide by Subject
[Published 20 September, 2024]
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- #28
- #40
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- Social Policy
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
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- #56
- #501
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- Social Sciences
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 17 January, 2025]
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- #6
- #10
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- Social Work
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
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- #42
- #53
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- Social Work
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 07 September, 2024]
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- #49
- #62
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- Social Work
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The Times Good University Guide by Subject
[Published 20 September, 2024]
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- #43
- #55
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- Sociology
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The Times Good University Guide by Subject
[Published 20 September, 2024]
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- #60
- #73
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- Sociology
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
Sports Science
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- #41
- #51
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- Sports Science
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 07 September, 2024]
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- #44
- #58
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- Sports Science
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The Times Good University Guide by Subject
[Published 20 September, 2024]
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- #50
- #65
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- Sports Science
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
Highest subject rankings for University of Bedfordshire
Student Ratings for University of Bedfordshire
based on 781 student ratings
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3.7 (based on 676 student ratings) |
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Facebook ratings |
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4.1 (based on 105 student ratings) |
I’ve earned myself two degrees from Bedfordshire now and I really believe it’s one of the best universities in the UK. The staff and the facilities are amazing. The lecturers really take the time to get to know you and they help you with any issues you have with your assignments. I can happily recommend this university to all my friends and family!”
About University of Bedfordshire
PROS
- The laboratories are particularly impressive, according to students, but they also highlight the quality of the facilities in general.
- The university is praised by students for being located right in the heart of the town centre. This allows them to make the most of their free time between classes.
- Ranked among the global top 1,000 by Times Higher Education. This can be a helpful advantage when applying for high -level job positions.
CONS
- Numerous students have complained that some teachers are less passionate than others. However, this may be a simple preference for certain teaching styles.
Key facts
- Foundation year:
- 1882
- Telephone:
- +44 1234 400400
- Address:
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- University Square
- LU1 3JU, Luton
- England UK
- Website:
- https://www.beds.ac.uk/
- Social:
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 5.0
- Foundation / Pathway Courses
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- 6.0
- Graduate Degrees
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- 6.0
- Undergraduate Degrees
THE Student Experience Survey by Times Higher Education
Times Higher Education has surveyed 20251 undergraduate students in the UK about their study experience. 105 students of University of Bedfordshire participated in the survey.
Below you'll find the results for each of the survey questions for University of Bedfordshire in comparison to the average for all UK universities.
Overall score: 68.8
Student composition of University of Bedfordshire
- undergraduates:
- 10090
- postgraduates:
- 3170
- Total:
- 13260
- Business and Management:
- 4415
- Nursing and Midwifery:
- 1755
- Computing:
- 1310
- Education and Teaching:
- 1225
- Sociology:
- 1040
- English Studies:
- 445
- Psychology:
- 440
- Law:
- 395
- Creative Arts and Design:
- 380
- Social Policy:
- 350
- Biosciences:
- 310
- Allied Health:
- 305
- Sport and Exercise Sciences:
- 255
- Economics:
- 200
- Electrical And Electronic Engineering:
- 75
- Performing Arts:
- 65
- Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmacy:
- 55
- Architecture, Building and Planning:
- 40
- Agriculture, Food and Related Studies:
- 40
- Veterinary Sciences:
- 5
- India:
- 2940
- Nigeria:
- 255
- Pakistan:
- 245
- China:
- 240
- Bangladesh:
- 140
- Nepal:
- 50
- Vietnam:
- 30
- Jordan:
- 15
- Ghana:
- 15
- Sri Lanka:
- 15
- Nicaragua:
- 10
- Kenya:
- 10
- United Arab Emirates:
- 10
- Hong Kong (Special Administrative Region of China):
- 10
- Qatar:
- 5
- Kuwait:
- 5
- Colombia:
- 5
- Saudi Arabia:
- 5
- British Virgin Islands:
- 5
- United States:
- 5
- Albania:
- 5
- Bahrain:
- 5
- Zimbabwe:
- 5
- Uganda:
- 5
- Tanzania:
- 5
- Morocco:
- 5
- Egypt:
- 5
- Congo (Democratic Republic) {formerly Zaire}:
- 5
- Moldova:
- 5
Map of University of Bedfordshire



FAQ
Ranking publishers
The Times/CAO, HEA
The Times and The Sunday Times
- Published:
- 20 September, 2024
- Published:
- 20 September, 2024
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:
- 10 October, 2024
- 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:
- 09 October, 2024
- 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:
- 14 November, 2024
- Criteria used in ranking -THE Global Employability University Ranking:
- Employability (survey) 100%
- Published:
- 18 February, 2025
- Criteria used in ranking -THE World Reputation Rankings:
- Research Reputation 66,6%
Teaching Reputation 33,3%
- Published:
- 17 January, 2025
- 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:
- 19 March, 2025
- 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
- Published:
- 21 November, 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 July, 2024
- Published:
- 10 December, 2024
RUF
Sapiens Research
National Institutional Ranking Framework
Careers360
Us News
- Published:
- 24 June, 2024
Urap
- Published:
- 19 December, 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%**
Forbes
Payscale
- Published:
- 04 September, 2024
- Criteria used in ranking -Payscale College Salary Report (Bachelor's Only):
- Ranking is based on ROI
- Published:
- 04 September, 2024
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:
- 03 March, 2025
- 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)
NTU ranking
- Published:
- 01 September, 2024
- 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%
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%