The University of Bolton, often referred to as Bolton Institute, is a university located in Bolton, England, whose vision in their own words is to be a distinctive teaching intensive and research informed university known for the quality of their staff, facilities and links to employment sectors. The university is mainly based on the campus between Deane Road and Derby Street in Bolton itself, but the university also has an academic centre in the United Arab Emirates known as Ras Al Khaimah.
Latest ranking updates for University of Bolton
- 09 Sep, 2023: The Guardian University League Tables by Subject (Business and Management) update. University of Bolton achieves place 28.
- 09 Sep, 2023: Publication of The Guardian League Table. Ranking position #30.
- 31 Jul, 2023: Publication of Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities. Ranking position #2330.
- 08 Jun, 2023: University of Bolton ranks 120 in the latest CUG The Complete University Guide from The University League Tables.
University rankings
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- #100
- #124
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The Times Good University Guide
[Published 16 September, 2022]
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- #22
- #30
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The Guardian League Table
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #98
- #120
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CUG The Complete University Guide
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #79
- #1471
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Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2023]
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- #92
- #2330
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]
Historic rankings in TOP global university rankings
Subject rankings
Arts Visual & Performing
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- #63
- #77
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- Art & Design
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #79
- #92
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- Drama, Dance & Cinematics
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
Business
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- #21
- #28
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- Accounting and Finance
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #79
- #98
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- Accounting and Finance
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #91
- #114
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- Business & Management Studies
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
Computer Science
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- #87
- #109
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- Computer Science
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
Design
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- #15
- #19
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- Graphic Design
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
Education
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- #39
- #49
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- Education
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #
- #78
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- Education
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
Engineering
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- #43
- #58
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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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- #58
- #73
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- Electrical & Electronic Engineering
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #37
- #48
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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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- #55
- #70
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- Mechanical Engineering
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
Law
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- #75
- #93
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- Law
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #89
- #109
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- Law
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
Medicine & Health
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- #2
- #3
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- Health Professions
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #49
- #62
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- Nursing
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
Social Studies & Humanities
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- #4
- #4
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- Criminology
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #53
- #70
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- Psychology
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #84
- #105
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- Psychology
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #29
- #37
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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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- #60
- #72
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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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- #72
- #85
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- Sociology
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
Sports Science
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- #29
- #36
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- Sports Science
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #57
- #73
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- Sports Science
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
Highest subject rankings for University of Bolton
Health Professions
The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#3
Medicine & Health
Criminology
The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#4
Social Studies & Humanities
Graphic Design
The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#19
Design
Accounting and Finance
The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#28
Business
Sports Science
The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#36
Sports Science
Mechanical Engineering
The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#48
Engineering
Education
The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#49
Education
Art & Design
CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#77
Arts Visual & Performing
Law
The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#93
Law
Computer Science
CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#109
Computer Science
Student Reviews for University of Bolton
- Student satisfaction:
- 4.2 (based on 423 student reviews)
“Great university with very good lecturers.The university is well-maintained and has relatively new facilities, especially the sporting facilities. The staff at Bolton tend to be very kind and approachable, and happy to help you with any issue you’re having on the campus.”
“I wouldn’t recommend studying an Engineering degree here unless you are already employed with something related to that, otherwise you might not be able to do anything with your degree.”
About University of Bolton
PROS
- Professors are described as professional and approachable, meaning students feel they can ask for feedback whenever they need it.
- Students tend to agree that this university is an excellent choice for nurses due to the subject’s well -structured programs and practical focus.
- The majority of facilities have been renovated in the recent past. This means students get the benefits of modern and comfortable surroundings.
CONS
- The most recurring criticism from students is that the administration office can be slow, and they often have to persist to get an answer to their issues.
Key facts
- Foundation year:
- 2004
- Telephone:
- +44 1204 900600
- Address:
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- Deane Road
- BL3 5AB, Bolton
- England UK
- Website:
- https://www.bolton.ac.uk/
- Social:
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 5.0
- Others
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
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- 6.0
- Undergraduate Degrees
TOP 10 Best rated degree courses of University of Bolton
| Course | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Medical Biology with Foundation Year - BSc | 100/100 (8 student reviews) |
| 2 | Creative Writing - BA | 100/100 (13 student reviews) |
| 3 | Social Work - BA | 98/100 (26 student reviews) |
| 4 | Software Engineering with Foundation Year - BEng | 92/100 (11 student reviews) |
| 5 | Computing (Application Development) with Foundation Year - BSc | 92/100 (11 student reviews) |
| 6 | Computer Networks and Security with Foundation Year - BSc | 92/100 (11 student reviews) |
| 7 | Computing (Data Analyst) with Foundation Year - BSc | 92/100 (11 student reviews) |
| 8 | Computing (Cyber Security) with Foundation Year - BSc | 92/100 (11 student reviews) |
| 9 | Mechanical Engineering with Foundation Year - BEng | 92/100 (12 student reviews) |
| 10 | English - BA | 90/100 (9 student reviews) |
Source: Own analysis based on data of National Student Survey (NSS) 2022
TOP 10 highest earning degree courses of University of Bolton
| Course | Median Salary (15 months after graduation) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Automotive Performance Engineering (Motorsport) - BEng | £32,000.00 |
| 2 | Biomedical Engineering with Foundation Year - BEng | £32,000.00 |
| 3 | Civil Engineering - BEng | £32,000.00 |
| 4 | Motorsport Technology - BSc | £32,000.00 |
| 5 | Mechanical Engineering - BEng | £32,000.00 |
| 6 | Games Art with Foundation Year - BA | £22,000.00 |
| 7 | Medical Biology with Foundation Year - BSc | £22,000.00 |
| 8 | Computer Networks and Security with Foundation Year - BSc | £22,000.00 |
| 9 | Computing with Foundation Year - BSc | £22,000.00 |
| 10 | Software Engineering with Foundation Year - BEng | £22,000.00 |
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NSS Aggregate Student reviews
Below you see the results of University of Bolton for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK universities.
Overall student satisfaction
78
/100
258 total respondents
Source: National
Student Survey NSS 2022
The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students
Student composition of University of Bolton
- undergraduates:
- 6560
- postgraduates:
- 1615
- Total:
- 8175
- Business and Management:
- 2060
- Nursing and Midwifery:
- 1665
- allied health:
- 855
- Computing:
- 610
- Psychology:
- 485
- education and teaching:
- 395
- Creative Arts and Design:
- 370
- Electrical And Electronic Engineering:
- 325
- Mechanical Engineering:
- 310
- Sport and Exercise Sciences:
- 275
- Law:
- 225
- Civil Engineering:
- 150
- Dentistry:
- 85
- Mathematical Sciences:
- 60
- English Studies:
- 60
- Performing Arts:
- 60
- architecture, building and planning:
- 35
- Biosciences:
- 15
- India:
- 465
- Pakistan:
- 135
- Nepal:
- 95
- Bangladesh:
- 90
- China:
- 50
- Nigeria:
- 40
- Saudi Arabia:
- 15
- Sri Lanka:
- 10
- United States:
- 5
- Moldova:
- 5
- United Arab Emirates:
- 5
- Bahrain:
- 5
- Thailand:
- 5
- Afghanistan:
- 5
- Zimbabwe:
- 5
- Ghana:
- 5
- Turkey:
- 5
- Norway:
- 5
Campuses of University of Bolton
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FAQ
University of Bolton ranks #90 in England UK in our meta ranking of 112 university rankings. See rankings of all 382 universities in England UK.
University of Bolton ranks #1 in Bolton in our meta ranking.
University of Bolton is listed in The Times Good University Guide, The Guardian League Table, CUG The Complete University Guide, Scimago Institutions Rankings, Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities See all 7 rankings of University of Bolton.
University of Bolton achieved #30 in The Guardian League Table. This is the university’s highest ranking in the 112 rankings tracked on our website. See all rankings for University of Bolton.
University of Bolton achieved the highest ranking for Medicine & Health. It is ranked #3 in The Guardian University League Tables by Subject (Health Professions). See all subject rankings for University of Bolton.
A large number of university rankings include surveys among academics on reputation. In our meta ranking of 112 university rankings University of Bolton ranks #1 among universities in Bolton and #90 among universities in England UK. See all rankings of University of Bolton.
In our meta ranking University of Bolton ranks #90 among all universities in England UK and University of Oxford ranks #1. Apart from rankings you may also want to see the ratings from students who attended the universities.
Ranking publishers
The Times/CAO, HEA
The Times and The Sunday Times
- Published:
- 16 September, 2022
The Guardian News and Media Limited
- Published:
- 09 September, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -The Guardian League Table:
- Student to Staff Ratio: 15%
Entry Standards: 15%
Expenditure per Student: 5%
Continuation 15% (non-medical subjects) OR 5% (medical subjects)
NSS - Teaching: 8%
NSS - Assessment & Feedback: 8%
NSS - Overall Satisfaction: 4%
Career Prospects: 15%
Value added: 15%
- Published:
- 09 September, 2023
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -CUG The Complete University Guide:
- Entry Standards 12.5%
Student Satisfaction 18.75%
Student-Staff Ratio 12.5%
Research Quality 12.5%
Research Intensity 6.25%
Academic Service Spending 6.25%
Facilities Spending 6.25%
Graduate Prospects 12.5%
Degree Completion Rate 12.5%
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023
Rogers Digital Media
U-Ranking
Wallstreet Journal USA & THE Times Higher Education, UK
RUY
América Economía
Perspektywy
THE Times Higher Education, UK
- Published:
- 27 September, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -THE World University Rankings:
- 30% Teaching (the Learning Environment)
- Reputation survey: 15%
- Staff-to-student ratio: 4.5%
- Doctorate-to-bachelor’s ratio: 2.25%
- Doctorates-awarded-to-academic-staff ratio: 6%
- Institutional income: 2.25%
30% Research (Volume, Income and Reputation)
- Reputation survey: 18%
- Research income: 6%
- Research productivity: 6%
30% Citations (Research Influence)
7.5% International Outlook (Staff, Students and Research)
- Proportion of international students: 2.5%
- Proportion of international staff: 2.5%
- International collaboration: 2.5%
2.5% Industry Income (Knowledge Transfer)"
- Published:
- 23 November, 2022
- Criteria used in ranking -THE Global Employability University Ranking:
- Employability (survey) 100%
- Published:
- 16 November, 2022
- Criteria used in ranking -THE World Reputation Rankings:
- Research Reputation 66,6%
Teaching Reputation 33,3%
- Published:
- 25 January, 2023
- 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:
- 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:
- 26 October, 2022
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:
- 28 November, 2022
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%**
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
Washington Monthly
Kiplinger
The Princeton Review
Centre for Science and Technology Studies, Leiden University, Netherlands
- Published:
- 22 June, 2022
- Criteria used in ranking -CWTS Leiden Ranking:
- Scientific Impact
Number of Publications
Collaboration
Open Access
Gender Diversity
Scimago Institutions
- Published:
- 06 March, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -Scimago Institutions Rankings:
- Research 50%
Innovation 30%
Societal 20%
CWUR Center for World University Rankings
- Published:
- 25 April, 2022
- Criteria used in ranking -CWUR Center for World University Rankings:
- **Research Performance: 40%**
- Research Output: 10%
- High-Quality Publications: 10%
- Influence: 10%
- Citations: 10%
**Quality of Education: 25%**
**Alumni Employment: 25%**
**Quality of Faculty: 10%**
MONEY
Nature Index
- Published:
- 15 June, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -Nature Index - Academic:
- Article count (AC)
Fractional count (FC)
Weighted fractional count (WFC)
NTU ranking
- Published:
- 11 July, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -NTU Performance Ranking of Scientific Papers:
- **Research Productivity: 25%**
- \# Articles last 11 years: 10%
- \# Articles current year: 15%
**Research Impact: 35%**
- \# Citations last 11 years: 15%
- \# Citations last 2 years: 10%
- Average \# citations last 11 years: 10%
**Research Excellence: 40%**
- H-index last 2 years: 10%
- \# Highly cited papers last 11 years: 15%
- \# Articles current year in high-impact journals: 15%
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%
