The University of Birmingham is a research university based in Edgbaston, Birmingham, England. The university’s aim is to be at the cutting edge of educational delivery, and to have their curriculum be continually reshaped by new revelations in research. The main campus is situated a reasonable three miles away from Birmingham city centre, which doesn’t take long to get to via bus if the student decides they’d like to spend some of their free time there.
Latest ranking updates for University of Birmingham
- March 2024: Publication of Scimago Institutions Rankings. Ranking position #136.
- January 2024: New edition of THE World’s Most International Universities. University of Birmingham ranked #35.
- December 2023: Publication of URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance. Ranking position #102.
- December 2023: New edition of Global Ranking of Sport Science Schools and Departments - ShanghaiRanking (Sport Science). University of Birmingham ranked #22.
University rankings
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- #17
- #22
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The Times Good University Guide
[Published 15 September, 2023]
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- #29
- #37
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The Guardian League Table
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #12
- #14
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CUG The Complete University Guide
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #10
- #101
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THE World University Rankings
[Published 27 September, 2023]
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- #13
- #84
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QS World University Rankings
[Published 27 June, 2023]
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- #16
- #111
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QS Employability Rankings
[Published 23 September, 2021]
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- #9
- #157
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THE Global Employability University Ranking
[Published 23 November, 2022]
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- #11
- #126
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THE World Reputation Rankings
[Published 27 July, 2023]
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- #7
- #89
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US News: Best Global Universities
[Published 24 October, 2022]
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- #14
- #151
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ARWU Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 15 August, 2023]
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- #10
- #35
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THE World’s Most International Universities
[Published 25 January, 2024]
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- #9
- #180
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CWTS Leiden Ranking
[Published 22 June, 2022]
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- #9
- #136
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Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
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- #7
- #82
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CWUR Center for World University Rankings
[Published 25 April, 2022]
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- #12
- #229
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Nature Index - Academic
[Published 15 June, 2023]
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- #7
- #86
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NTU Performance Ranking of Scientific Papers
[Published 11 July, 2023]
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- #7
- #102
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URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance
[Published 19 December, 2023]
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- #12
- #114
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RUR World University Rankings
[Published 25 May, 2023]
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- #7
- #50
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RUR Reputation Ranking
[Published 25 May, 2023]
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- #11
- #116
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RUR Academic Rankings
[Published 25 May, 2023]
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- #23
- #124
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StuDocu World University Ranking - EMEA - Europe, the Middle East and Africa
[Published 06 September, 2021]
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- #8
- #132
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UniRank 4icu: Top 200 Universities in the World
[Published 11 August, 2022]
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- #7
- #46
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Reuters Most Innovative Universities Europe
[Published 30 April, 2019]
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- #8
- #111
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UniRank 4icu: Top 200 English-Speaking Universities
[Published 11 August, 2022]
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- #12
- #35
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QS World University Rankings: Sustainability
[Published 05 December, 2023]
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- #35
- #492
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]
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- #9
- #81
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THE Top Universities for a Digital Education
[Published 10 May, 2022]
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- #13
- #56
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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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- #18
- #174
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- Agriculture
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2023]
Architecture, Building & Planning
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- #10
- #166
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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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- #1
- #1
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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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- #3
- #3
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- Creative Writing
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The Times Good University Guide by Subject
[Published 15 September, 2023]
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- #8
- #9
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- Creative Writing
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #11
- #11
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- Music
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #12
- #14
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- Music
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The Times Good University Guide by Subject
[Published 15 September, 2023]
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- #20
- #24
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- Music
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
Business
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- #15
- #88
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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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- #12
- #101
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- Finance
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 27 October, 2023]
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- #12
- #101
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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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- #7
- #7
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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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- #7
- #8
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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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- #12
- #151
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- Computer Science
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 19 October, 2023]
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- #13
- #258
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- Computer Science
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NTU Rankings by Subject
[Published 11 July, 2023]
Education
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- #3
- #6
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- Education
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The Times Good University Guide by Subject
[Published 15 September, 2023]
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- #14
- #20
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- Education
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #9
- #62
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- Education
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 22 March, 2023]
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- #48
- #64
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- Education
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #7
- #67
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- Education
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 19 October, 2023]
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- #2
- #76
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- Education
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 27 October, 2023]
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- #6
- #87
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- Education
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2023]
Engineering
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- #12
- #12
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- Aerospace Engineering
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #13
- #201
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- Biotechnology
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 27 October, 2023]
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- #4
- #4
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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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- #6
- #6
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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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- #10
- #12
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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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- #8
- #184
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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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- #8
- #196
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- Chemical Engineering
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NTU Rankings by Subject
[Published 11 July, 2023]
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- #8
- #201
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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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- #10
- #12
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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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- #16
- #21
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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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- #23
- #31
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- Civil Engineering
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #7
- #101
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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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- #9
- #127
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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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- #14
- #224
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- Civil Engineering
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NTU Rankings by Subject
[Published 11 July, 2023]
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- #10
- #100
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- Engineering
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 19 October, 2023]
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- #10
- #180
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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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- #9
- #144
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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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- #8
- #234
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- Materials Science
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NTU Rankings by Subject
[Published 11 July, 2023]
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- #9
- #10
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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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- #11
- #12
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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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- #18
- #22
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- Mechanical Engineering
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #7
- #76
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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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- #8
- #164
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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
- #216
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- Mechanical Engineering
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NTU Rankings by Subject
[Published 11 July, 2023]
Languages & Literature
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- #8
- #11
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- English
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #18
- #24
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- English
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The Times Good University Guide by Subject
[Published 15 September, 2023]
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- #24
- #28
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- English
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #16
- #19
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- French
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #17
- #22
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- French
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The Times Good University Guide by Subject
[Published 15 September, 2023]
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- #12
- #14
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- German
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #11
- #14
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- German
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The Times Good University Guide by Subject
[Published 15 September, 2023]
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- #10
- #11
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- Italian
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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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- Italian
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #6
- #49
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- Linguistics
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 22 March, 2023]
Law
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- #16
- #22
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- Law
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #17
- #25
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- Law
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The Times Good University Guide by Subject
[Published 15 September, 2023]
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- #22
- #32
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- Law
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #16
- #99
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- Law
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 19 October, 2023]
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- #14
- #101
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- Law
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 22 March, 2023]
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- #9
- #101
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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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- #15
- #20
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- Mathematics
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #16
- #22
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- Mathematics
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The Times Good University Guide by Subject
[Published 15 September, 2023]
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- #25
- #32
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- Mathematics
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #13
- #137
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- Mathematics
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 22 March, 2023]
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- #12
- #201
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- Mathematics
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 27 October, 2023]
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- #9
- #351
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- Mathematics
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NTU Rankings by Subject
[Published 11 July, 2023]
Medicine & Health
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- #5
- #8
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- Dentistry
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #6
- #10
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- Dentistry
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #6
- #10
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- Dentistry
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The Times Good University Guide by Subject
[Published 15 September, 2023]
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- #4
- #22
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- Dentistry
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 22 March, 2023]
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- #3
- #39
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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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- #12
- #19
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- Medicine
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #11
- #19
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- Medicine
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The Times Good University Guide by Subject
[Published 15 September, 2023]
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- #18
- #26
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- Medicine
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #10
- #67
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- Medicine
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 22 March, 2023]
Natural Sciences
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- #25
- #33
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- Biology
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #9
- #11
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- Chemistry
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #13
- #16
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- Chemistry
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The Times Good University Guide by Subject
[Published 15 September, 2023]
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- #23
- #28
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- Chemistry
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #11
- #121
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- Chemistry
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 22 March, 2023]
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- #10
- #201
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- Chemistry
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 27 October, 2023]
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- #11
- #401
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- Chemistry
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NTU Rankings by Subject
[Published 11 July, 2023]
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- #6
- #9
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- Geology
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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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- Geology
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #12
- #101
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- Geology
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 22 March, 2023]
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- #14
- #173
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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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- #9
- #12
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- Physics
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #6
- #51
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- Physics
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 27 October, 2023]
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- #6
- #95
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- Physics
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NTU Rankings by Subject
[Published 11 July, 2023]
Social Studies & Humanities
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- #11
- #14
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- Anthropology
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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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- Anthropology
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #7
- #9
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- Economics
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The Times Good University Guide by Subject
[Published 15 September, 2023]
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- #13
- #16
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- Economics
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #13
- #18
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- Economics
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #14
- #78
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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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- #20
- #151
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- Economics
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 27 October, 2023]
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- #10
- #13
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- Geography
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 27 October, 2023]
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- #38
- #49
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- Geography
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #15
- #51
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- Geography
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 22 March, 2023]
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- #11
- #13
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- History
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The Times Good University Guide by Subject
[Published 15 September, 2023]
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- #13
- #14
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- History
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #8
- #21
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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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- #36
- #43
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- History
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #13
- #51
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- History
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 22 March, 2023]
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- #16
- #22
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- Psychology
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The Times Good University Guide by Subject
[Published 15 September, 2023]
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- #19
- #23
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- Psychology
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #39
- #52
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- Psychology
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #6
- #71
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- Psychology
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 19 October, 2023]
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- #9
- #74
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- Psychology
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 22 March, 2023]
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- #6
- #76
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- Psychology
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 27 October, 2023]
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- #10
- #119
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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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- #16
- #98
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- Social Sciences
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NTU Rankings by Subject
[Published 11 July, 2023]
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- #18
- #126
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- Social Sciences
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 19 October, 2023]
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- #7
- #10
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- Social Work
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #53
- #66
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- Social Work
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #9
- #10
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- Sociology
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The Times Good University Guide by Subject
[Published 15 September, 2023]
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- #11
- #13
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- Sociology
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #9
- #47
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- Sociology
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2023]
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- #22
- #101
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- Sociology
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 27 October, 2023]
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- #19
- #101
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- Sociology
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 22 March, 2023]
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- #5
- #8
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- Theology & Religious Studies
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
Sports Science
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- #5
- #6
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- Sports Science
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #6
- #8
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- Sports Science
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The Times Good University Guide by Subject
[Published 15 September, 2023]
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- #14
- #17
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- Sports Science
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
Highest subject rankings for University of Birmingham
Creative Writing
CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#1
Arts Visual & Performing
Chemical Engineering
The Times Good University Guide by Subject
#4
Engineering
Education
The Times Good University Guide by Subject
#6
Education
Sports Science
CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#6
Sports Science
Computer Science
CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#7
Computer Science
Theology & Religious Studies
CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#8
Social Studies & Humanities
Dentistry
The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#8
Medicine & Health
Geology
The Times Good University Guide by Subject
#9
Natural Sciences
English
CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#11
Languages & Literature
Mathematics
CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#20
Mathematics
Student Ratings for University of Birmingham
- Student satisfaction:
- 4.5 (based on 1191 student ratings)
-
Google ratings:
- 4.5 (based on 1191 student ratings)
“Fantastic university is every way. The campus is stunning, the facilities are top-notch and the lecturers are real professionals. It also holds the record for the first Red Brick university in the world!.”
“Great campus for studying with kind and professional staff, and the campus is very well connected to the city centre.”
About University of Birmingham
PROS
- Those studying at the University of Birmingham speak well of the impressive campus grounds, and about its Traditional Red Brick architecture.
- The library’s vast collection is a major benefit that students highlight. Its quiet work areas and abundance of computers help students to concentrate on studying.
- Students agree that newcomers should make use of the nearby train station, as it gives quick access to Birmingham City Centre.
CONS
- A significant number of students have expressed their concerns that courses tend to be overcrowded. This makes it difficult to speak with your lecturers.
Key facts
- Foundation year:
- 1825
- Telephone:
- +44 (0) 1214 158 900
- Address:
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- Edgbaston
- Birmingham
- England UK
- Website:
- https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/
- Social:
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
- (no subscore less than 6.0)
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- 6.5
- Undergraduate Degrees
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NSS Aggregate Student reviews
Below you see the results of University of Birmingham for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK universities.
Overall student satisfaction
76
/100
2416 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
Student composition of University of Birmingham
- undergraduates:
- 24385
- postgraduates:
- 9185
- Total:
- 33570
- Business and Management:
- 3835
- Medicine (Non-Specific):
- 3545
- English Studies:
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Ranking publishers
The Times and The Sunday Times
- Published:
- 15 September, 2023
- Published:
- 15 September, 2023
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
- 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, 2022
- 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:
- 03 July, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -THE Young University Rankings:
- Teaching 30%
Research (volume, income and reputation) 30%
Citations 30%
International outlook (staff, students, research) 7.5%
Industry income (knowledge transfer) 2.5%
- Published:
- 01 June, 2023
- Published:
- 10 May, 2022
- Published:
- 11 May, 2022
British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK
- Published:
- 27 June, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -QS World University Rankings:
- Academic Reputation 40%
Employer Reputation 10%
Faculty/Student Ratio 20%
Citations per faculty 20%
International Faculty Ratio 5%
International Student Ratio 5%
- Published:
- 23 September, 2021
- Criteria used in ranking -QS Employability Rankings:
- Employer reputation 30%
Alumni outcomes 25%
Partnerships with Employers per Faculty 25%
Employer/Student Connections 10%
Graduate employment rate 10%
- Published:
- 22 March, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -QS World University Rankings By Subject:
- Academic Reputation: 50%
Employer Reputation: 30%
Research Citations Per Paper: 10%
H-index: 10%
- Published:
- 24 June, 2020
- Criteria used in ranking -QS 50 under 50:
- Based on the QS World University rankings methodology, the top 50 universities that are under 50 years old.
Academic Reputation 40%
Employer Reputation 10%
Faculty/Student Ratio 20%
Citations per faculty 20%
International Faculty Ratio 5%
International Student Ratio 5%
- Published:
- 05 December, 2023
RUF
Sapiens Research
Thomson Reuters
- Published:
- 23 October, 2019
- Criteria used in ranking -Reuters Most Innovative Universities:
- Patent Volume 33%
Patent Citations 34%
Industry Article Citation Impact 11%
Percent of Industry Collaborative Articles 11%
Total Web of Science Core Collection Papers 11%
- Published:
- 30 April, 2019
- Criteria used in ranking -Reuters Most Innovative Universities Europe:
- Patent volume 11.11%
Patent success 11.11%
Global patents 11.11%
Patent citations 11.11%
Percent of patents cited / Patent citation impact 11.11%
Patent to Article Citation Impact 11.11%
Industry Article Citation Impact 11.11%
Percent of Industry Collaborative Articles 11.11%
Total Web of Science Core Collection Papers 11.11%
National Institutional Ranking Framework
Careers360
Us News
- Published:
- 24 October, 2022
Urap
- Published:
- 19 December, 2023
- Published:
- 22 July, 2023
Forbes
Payscale
- Published:
- 11 November, 2021
- Criteria used in ranking -Payscale College Salary Report - Best Universities (Bachelors only):
- Ranking is based on ROI
- Published:
- 11 November, 2021
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:
- 27 October, 2023
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, 2024
- 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%
