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 2025: New edition of THE World’s Most International Universities . University of Birmingham ranked #33.
- March 2025: British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK announced latest results of QS World University Rankings By Subject (Business & Management Studies) with University of Birmingham in position 36.
- March 2025: Publication of Scimago Institutions Rankings . Ranking position #135.
- February 2025: Publication of THE World Reputation Rankings . Ranking position #201.
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of University of Birmingham
among 379 universities in England UK
based on 38 different rankings
of University of Birmingham
among 379 universities in England UK
based on 38 different rankings
University rankings
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- #17
- #22
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The Times Good University Guide
[Published 20 September, 2024]
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- #29
- #36
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The Guardian League Table
[Published 07 September, 2024]
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- #12
- #13
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CUG The Complete University Guide
[Published 14 May, 2024]
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- #9
- #93
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THE World University Rankings
[Published 09 October, 2024]
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- #10
- #80
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QS World University Rankings
[Published 04 June, 2024]
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- #16
- #111
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QS Employability Rankings
[Published 23 September, 2021]
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- #9
- #169
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THE Global Employability University Ranking
[Published 14 November, 2024]
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- #29
- #201
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THE World Reputation Rankings
[Published 18 February, 2025]
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- #8
- #94
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US News: Best Global Universities
[Published 24 June, 2024]
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- #14
- #151
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ARWU Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 15 August, 2024]
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- #10
- #33
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THE World’s Most International Universities
[Published 19 March, 2025]
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- #9
- #18
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QS World University Rankings: Europe
[Published 10 July, 2024]
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- #8
- #184
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CWTS Leiden Ranking
[Published 03 July, 2024]
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- #8
- #135
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Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 03 March, 2025]
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- #7
- #89
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CWUR Center for World University Rankings
[Published 13 May, 2024]
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- #10
- #223
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Nature Index: Research Leaders Academic Sector
[Published 15 June, 2024]
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- #7
- #99
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NTU Performance Ranking of Scientific Papers
[Published 01 September, 2024]
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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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- #11
- #119
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RUR World University Rankings
[Published 30 May, 2024]
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- #7
- #70
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RUR Reputation Ranking
[Published 30 May, 2024]
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- #8
- #90
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RUR Academic Rankings
[Published 30 May, 2024]
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- #35
- #146
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StuDocu World University Ranking - EMEA - Europe, the Middle East and Africa
[Published 30 January, 2023]
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- #8
- #121
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UniRank 4icu: Top 200 Universities in the World
[Published 07 February, 2024]
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- #8
- #109
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UniRank 4icu: Top 200 English-Speaking Universities
[Published 07 February, 2024]
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- #12
- #38
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QS World University Rankings: Sustainability
[Published 10 December, 2024]
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- #35
- #492
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 12 July, 2024]
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- #10
- #73
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THE Top Universities for a Digital Education
[Published 17 April, 2024]
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- #17
- #64
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THE China Subject Ratings Overall
[Published 27 March, 2024]
Historic rankings in TOP global university rankings
Subject rankings
Agriculture
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- #14
- #301
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- Agricultural Sciences
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NTU Rankings by Subject
[Published 01 September, 2024]
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- #18
- #171
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- Agriculture
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2024]
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- #18
- #176
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- Earth Sciences
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2024]
Architecture, Building & Planning
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- #9
- #149
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- Architecture
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2024]
Arts Visual & Performing
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- #3
- #3
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- Creative Writing
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
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- #4
- #4
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- Creative Writing
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The Times Good University Guide by Subject
[Published 20 September, 2024]
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- #6
- #6
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- Creative Writing
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 07 September, 2024]
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- #5
- #6
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- History of Art, Architecture and Design
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The Times Good University Guide by Subject
[Published 20 September, 2024]
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- #9
- #9
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- Music
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The Times Good University Guide by Subject
[Published 20 September, 2024]
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- #11
- #12
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- Music
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 07 September, 2024]
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- #13
- #13
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- Music
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
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- #15
- #51
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- Performing Arts
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 12 March, 2025]
Business
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- #11
- #51
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- Business
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2024]
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- #31
- #36
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- Business and Management
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 07 September, 2024]
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- #20
- #151
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- Finance
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 11 November, 2024]
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- #12
- #13
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- Marketing
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
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- #12
- #51
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- Marketing
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 12 March, 2025]
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- #6
- #38
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- Public Administration
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 11 November, 2024]
Computer Science
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- #10
- #145
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- Artificial Intelligence
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2024]
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- #4
- #5
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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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- #5
- #6
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- Computer Science
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
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- #14
- #176
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- Computer Science
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 17 January, 2025]
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- #13
- #257
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- Computer Science
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NTU Rankings by Subject
[Published 01 September, 2024]
Education
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- #8
- #14
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- Education
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The Times Good University Guide by Subject
[Published 20 September, 2024]
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- #15
- #20
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- Education
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
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- #3
- #50
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- Education
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 11 November, 2024]
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- #8
- #70
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- Education
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 12 March, 2025]
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- #8
- #73
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- Education
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 17 January, 2025]
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- #58
- #74
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- Education
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 07 September, 2024]
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- #6
- #94
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- Education
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2024]
Engineering
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- #6
- #6
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- Aerospace Engineering
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 07 September, 2024]
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- #6
- #76
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- Biotechnology
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 11 November, 2024]
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- #5
- #5
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- Chemical Engineering
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
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- #6
- #6
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- Chemical Engineering
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The Times Good University Guide by Subject
[Published 20 September, 2024]
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- #12
- #15
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- Chemical Engineering
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 07 September, 2024]
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- #7
- #172
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- Chemical Engineering
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2024]
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- #9
- #201
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- Chemical Engineering
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 11 November, 2024]
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- #8
- #201
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- Chemical Engineering
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NTU Rankings by Subject
[Published 01 September, 2024]
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- #15
- #19
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- Civil Engineering
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
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- #14
- #19
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- Civil Engineering
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The Times Good University Guide by Subject
[Published 20 September, 2024]
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- #24
- #36
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- Civil Engineering
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 07 September, 2024]
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- #13
- #101
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- Civil Engineering
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 11 November, 2024]
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- #8
- #123
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- Civil Engineering
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2024]
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- #13
- #251
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- Civil Engineering
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NTU Rankings by Subject
[Published 01 September, 2024]
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- #18
- #23
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- Electrical And Electronic Engineering
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The Times Good University Guide by Subject
[Published 20 September, 2024]
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- #24
- #35
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- Electrical And Electronic Engineering
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 07 September, 2024]
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- #6
- #96
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- Engineering
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 17 January, 2025]
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- #10
- #190
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- Engineering
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2024]
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- #8
- #139
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- Environmental Engineering
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2024]
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- #8
- #295
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- Materials Science
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NTU Rankings by Subject
[Published 01 September, 2024]
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- #6
- #6
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- Materials Technology
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
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- #8
- #9
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- Materials Technology
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The Times Good University Guide by Subject
[Published 20 September, 2024]
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- #11
- #12
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- Mechanical Engineering
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The Times Good University Guide by Subject
[Published 20 September, 2024]
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- #11
- #12
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- Mechanical Engineering
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
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- #24
- #30
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- Mechanical Engineering
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 07 September, 2024]
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- #12
- #151
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- Mechanical Engineering
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NTU Rankings by Subject
[Published 01 September, 2024]
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- #17
- #151
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- Mechanical Engineering
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 11 November, 2024]
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- #8
- #161
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- Mechanical Engineering
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2024]
Languages & Literature
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- #10
- #12
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- English
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
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- #16
- #18
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- English
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The Times Good University Guide by Subject
[Published 20 September, 2024]
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-
- #15
- #18
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- English
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 07 September, 2024]
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- #13
- #17
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- French
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
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- #17
- #22
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- French
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The Times Good University Guide by Subject
[Published 20 September, 2024]
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- #11
- #12
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- German
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
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- #13
- #14
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- German
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The Times Good University Guide by Subject
[Published 20 September, 2024]
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- #11
- #11
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- Italian
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
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- #10
- #11
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- Italian
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The Times Good University Guide by Subject
[Published 20 September, 2024]
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- #6
- #37
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- Linguistics
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 12 March, 2025]
Law
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- #17
- #23
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- Law
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
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- #19
- #28
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- Law
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The Times Good University Guide by Subject
[Published 20 September, 2024]
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- #28
- #38
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- Law
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 07 September, 2024]
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- #16
- #101
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- Law
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 17 January, 2025]
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- #13
- #101
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- Law
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 12 March, 2025]
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- #13
- #101
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- Law
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 11 November, 2024]
Mathematics
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- #11
- #173
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- Mathematical Sciences
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2024]
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- #10
- #12
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- Mathematics
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 07 September, 2024]
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- #10
- #15
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- Mathematics
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The Times Good University Guide by Subject
[Published 20 September, 2024]
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- #13
- #17
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- Mathematics
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
-
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- #7
- #101
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- Mathematics
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 11 November, 2024]
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- #14
- #151
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- Mathematics
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 12 March, 2025]
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- #13
- #451
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- Mathematics
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NTU Rankings by Subject
[Published 01 September, 2024]
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- #15
- #154
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- Statistics
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2024]
Medicine & Health
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- #31
- #35
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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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- #4
- #8
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- Dentistry
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 07 September, 2024]
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- #8
- #12
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- Dentistry
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
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- #10
- #14
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- Dentistry
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The Times Good University Guide by Subject
[Published 20 September, 2024]
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- #3
- #23
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- Dentistry
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 12 March, 2025]
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- #3
- #36
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- Dentistry
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2024]
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- #14
- #201
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- Medical Technology
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 11 November, 2024]
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- #15
- #22
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- Medicine
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The Times Good University Guide by Subject
[Published 20 September, 2024]
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- #16
- #24
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- Medicine
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
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- #24
- #32
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- Medicine
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 07 September, 2024]
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- #10
- #67
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- Medicine
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 12 March, 2025]
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- #9
- #164
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- Pharmacology
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2024]
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- #10
- #90
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- Pharmacy & Pharmacology
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 12 March, 2025]
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- #1
- #1
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- Physiotherapy
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
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- #8
- #12
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- Physiotherapy
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The Times Good University Guide by Subject
[Published 20 September, 2024]
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- #32
- #36
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- Physiotherapy
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 07 September, 2024]
Natural Sciences
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- #23
- #28
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- Biology
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 07 September, 2024]
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- #9
- #14
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- Chemistry
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
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- #10
- #14
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- Chemistry
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The Times Good University Guide by Subject
[Published 20 September, 2024]
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- #12
- #16
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- Chemistry
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 07 September, 2024]
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- #9
- #104
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- Chemistry
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 12 March, 2025]
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- #12
- #201
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- Chemistry
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 11 November, 2024]
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- #12
- #320
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- Chemistry
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Nature Index - Top Academic Institutions by Subject
[Published 15 June, 2024]
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- #11
- #351
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- Chemistry
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NTU Rankings by Subject
[Published 01 September, 2024]
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- #21
- #201
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- Earth Sciences
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 11 November, 2024]
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- #16
- #132
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- Environmental Sciences
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 12 March, 2025]
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- #11
- #150
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- Environmental Sciences
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2024]
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- #8
- #10
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- Geology
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The Times Good University Guide by Subject
[Published 20 September, 2024]
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- #10
- #13
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- Geology
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
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- #12
- #101
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- Geology
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 12 March, 2025]
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- #15
- #189
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- Geology
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2024]
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- #8
- #10
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- Physics
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 07 September, 2024]
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- #8
- #76
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- Physics
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 11 November, 2024]
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- #6
- #83
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- Physics
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NTU Rankings by Subject
[Published 01 September, 2024]
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- #3
- #4
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- Physics and Astronomy
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The Times Good University Guide by Subject
[Published 20 September, 2024]
Social Studies & Humanities
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- #4
- #6
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- Anthropology
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The Times Good University Guide by Subject
[Published 20 September, 2024]
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- #6
- #8
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- Anthropology
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
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- #9
- #10
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- Archaeology
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
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- #20
- #151
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- Archaeology
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 12 March, 2025]
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- #7
- #9
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- Classics
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
-
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- #14
- #51
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- Development Studies
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 12 March, 2025]
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- #14
- #17
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- Economics
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
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- #15
- #18
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- Economics
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The Times Good University Guide by Subject
[Published 20 September, 2024]
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- #16
- #21
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- Economics
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 07 September, 2024]
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- #9
- #53
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- Economics
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2024]
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- #12
- #76
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- Economics
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 11 November, 2024]
-
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- #11
- #27
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- Geography
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 11 November, 2024]
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- #36
- #45
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- Geography
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 07 September, 2024]
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- #17
- #51
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- Geography
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 12 March, 2025]
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- #12
- #13
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- History
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
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- #13
- #16
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- History
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The Times Good University Guide by Subject
[Published 20 September, 2024]
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- #9
- #24
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- History
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2024]
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- #31
- #35
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- History
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 07 September, 2024]
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- #12
- #51
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- History
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 12 March, 2025]
-
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- #7
- #8
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- Philosophy
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The Times Good University Guide by Subject
[Published 20 September, 2024]
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- #10
- #11
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- Philosophy
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
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- #20
- #23
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- Philosophy
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 07 September, 2024]
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- #8
- #33
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- Philosophy
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2024]
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- #19
- #151
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- Philosophy
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 12 March, 2025]
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- #11
- #14
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- Politics
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The Times Good University Guide by Subject
[Published 20 September, 2024]
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- #12
- #16
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- Politics
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
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- #19
- #22
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- Politics
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 07 September, 2024]
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- #18
- #101
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- Politics
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 12 March, 2025]
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- #15
- #20
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- Psychology
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The Times Good University Guide by Subject
[Published 20 September, 2024]
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- #18
- #22
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- Psychology
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
-
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- #23
- #36
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- Psychology
-
The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 07 September, 2024]
-
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- #7
- #70
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- Psychology
-
THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 17 January, 2025]
-
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- #6
- #76
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- Psychology
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 11 November, 2024]
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- #12
- #88
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- Psychology
-
QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 12 March, 2025]
-
-
- #11
- #119
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- Psychology
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2024]
-
-
- #6
- #8
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- Social Policy
-
CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
-
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- #8
- #13
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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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- #14
- #92
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- Social Sciences
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NTU Rankings by Subject
[Published 01 September, 2024]
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- #20
- #126
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- Social Sciences
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 17 January, 2025]
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- #15
- #21
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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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- #56
- #70
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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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- #16
- #18
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- Sociology
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
-
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- #16
- #18
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- Sociology
-
The Times Good University Guide by Subject
[Published 20 September, 2024]
-
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- #10
- #50
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- Sociology
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2024]
-
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- #16
- #51
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- Sociology
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 11 November, 2024]
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- #13
- #76
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- Sociology
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 12 March, 2025]
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- #6
- #8
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- Theology & Religious Studies
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
-
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- #5
- #7
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- Theology and Religious Studies
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The Times Good University Guide by Subject
[Published 20 September, 2024]
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- #5
- #7
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- Theology and Religious Studies
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 07 September, 2024]
Sports Science
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- #4
- #5
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- Sports Science
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
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- #12
- #13
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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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- #18
- #23
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- Sports Science
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 07 September, 2024]
Highest subject rankings for University of Birmingham
Physiotherapy
CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#1
Medicine & Health
Creative Writing
CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#3
Arts Visual & Performing
Physics and Astronomy
The Times Good University Guide by Subject
#4
Natural Sciences
Chemical Engineering
CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#5
Engineering
Computer Science
The Times Good University Guide by Subject
#5
Computer Science
Sports Science
CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#5
Sports Science
Anthropology
The Times Good University Guide by Subject
#6
Social Studies & Humanities
Italian
CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#11
Languages & Literature
Mathematics
The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#12
Mathematics
Marketing
CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#13
Business
Student Ratings for University of Birmingham
4.5
University Guru Student Satisfaction Index
based on 1191 student ratings
based on 1191 student ratings
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Google ratings |
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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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Student composition of University of Birmingham
- undergraduates:
- 24385
- postgraduates:
- 9185
- Total:
- 33570
- Business and Management:
- 3835
- Medicine (Non-Specific):
- 3545
- English Studies:
- 1825
- Computing:
- 1700
- Law:
- 1690
- Biosciences:
- 1455
- Sport and Exercise Sciences:
- 1440
- Education and Teaching:
- 1345
- Politics:
- 1310
- Psychology:
- 1240
- Social Policy:
- 1205
- Nursing and Midwifery:
- 1095
- Economics:
- 905
- Mathematical Sciences:
- 865
- History:
- 855
- Mechanical Engineering:
- 850
- Geography, Earth and Environmental Studies:
- 850
- Chemical, Process & Energy Engineering:
- 835
- Physics and Astronomy:
- 820
- Languages and Area Studies :
- 710
- Electrical And Electronic Engineering:
- 670
- Civil Engineering:
- 640
- Chemistry:
- 570
- Dentistry:
- 465
- Materials and Technology:
- 440
- Philosophy:
- 430
- Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmacy:
- 415
- Allied Health:
- 400
- Performing Arts:
- 320
- Anthropology:
- 245
- Classics:
- 235
- Theology and Religious Studies:
- 190
- Creative Arts and Design:
- 125
- Archaeology:
- 40
- China:
- 4650
- Hong Kong (Special Administrative Region of China):
- 400
- India:
- 275
- Saudi Arabia:
- 265
- Nigeria:
- 255
- United States:
- 185
- Canada:
- 175
- Singapore:
- 145
- United Arab Emirates:
- 135
- Malaysia:
- 120
- Korea (South):
- 115
- Indonesia:
- 90
- Turkey:
- 85
- Oman:
- 65
- Taiwan:
- 60
- Japan:
- 55
- Egypt:
- 50
- Pakistan:
- 45
- Kenya:
- 45
- Switzerland:
- 45
- Thailand:
- 40
- Ghana:
- 40
- Bangladesh:
- 40
- Bahrain:
- 35
- Kuwait:
- 35
- Brazil:
- 25
- South Africa:
- 25
- Sri Lanka:
- 25
- Iran:
- 25
- Qatar:
- 25
- Russia:
- 25
- Vietnam:
- 20
- Australia:
- 20
- Peru:
- 20
- Norway:
- 20
- Uganda:
- 20
- Jordan:
- 15
- Mauritius:
- 15
- Lebanon:
- 15
- Trinidad and Tobago:
- 15
- Tanzania:
- 15
- Zambia:
- 15
- Kazakhstan:
- 15
- Zimbabwe:
- 15
- Botswana:
- 15
- Chile:
- 10
- Ecuador:
- 10
- Sudan:
- 10
- Mexico:
- 10
- Libya:
- 10
- Ivory Coast:
- 10
- Cayman Islands:
- 10
- Algeria:
- 5
- Yemen:
- 5
- Barbados:
- 5
- Panama:
- 5
- Bermuda:
- 5
- Ukraine:
- 5
- Jamaica:
- 5
- Albania:
- 5
- Azerbaijan:
- 5
- Colombia:
- 5
- Brunei:
- 5
- Malawi:
- 5
- Afghanistan:
- 5
- Macao (Special Administrative Region of China):
- 5
- Maldives:
- 5
- Myanmar (Burma):
- 5
- Mongolia:
- 5
- Philippines:
- 5
- Sierra Leone:
- 5
- Morocco:
- 5
- Angola:
- 5
- New Zealand:
- 5
- Gambia, The:
- 5
- Iraq:
- 5
- Israel:
- 5
- Ethiopia:
- 5
- Occupied Palestinian Territories {formerly West Ba:
- 5
- Cameroon:
- 5
Map of University of Birmingham
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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:
- 12 March, 2025
- 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:
- 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
- Published:
- 22 July, 2024
ShanghaiRanking Consultancy
- Published:
- 15 August, 2024
- Criteria used in ranking -ARWU Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking:
- **Quality of Education 10%**
- Alumni winning Nobel Prizes/Field Medals 10%
**Quality of Faculty 40%**
- Staff winning Nobel Prizes/Field Medals 20%
- Highly Cited Researchers 20%
**Research Output 40%**
- Papers published in Nature and Science 20%
- Papers indexed in Science Citation Index-Expanded & Social Science Citation Index 20%
**Per Capita Performance 10%**
- Published:
- 11 November, 2024
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)
- Published:
- 15 June, 2024
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%
- Published:
- 01 September, 2024
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%