The University of Cambridge is a world-renowned collegiate research university in Cambridge, England. The university is made up of 31 semi-autonomous colleges, with more than 150 academic departments and faculties organised into six schools. Famous for its tough selection process, getting into Cambridge is often considered an achievement by itself!
Latest ranking updates for University of Cambridge
- November 2024: University of Cambridge ranks 5 in the latest THE Global Employability University Ranking from THE Times Higher Education, UK.
- November 2024: University of Cambridge ranks 201 in the latest GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking (Business Administration) from ShanghaiRanking Consultancy.
- October 2024: THE World University Rankings update. University of Cambridge achieves place 5.
- September 2024: The Times Good University Guide by Subject (Business, Management and Marketing) update. University of Cambridge achieves place 4.
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among 379 universities in England UK
based on 38 different rankings
of University of Cambridge
among 379 universities in England UK
based on 38 different rankings
University rankings
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The Times Good University Guide
[Published 20 September, 2024]
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- #2
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The Guardian League Table
[Published 07 September, 2024]
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- #1
- #1
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CUG The Complete University Guide
[Published 14 May, 2024]
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- #2
- #5
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THE World University Rankings
[Published 09 October, 2024]
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- #3
- #5
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QS World University Rankings
[Published 04 June, 2024]
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- #2
- #11
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QS Employability Rankings
[Published 23 September, 2021]
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- #1
- #5
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THE Global Employability University Ranking
[Published 14 November, 2024]
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- #2
- #5
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THE World Reputation Rankings
[Published 27 July, 2023]
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- #2
- #6
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US News: Best Global Universities
[Published 24 June, 2024]
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- #1
- #4
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ARWU Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 15 August, 2024]
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- #2
- #4
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THE World’s Most International Universities
[Published 25 January, 2024]
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- #3
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QS World University Rankings: Europe
[Published 10 July, 2024]
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- #3
- #38
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CWTS Leiden Ranking
[Published 03 July, 2024]
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- #3
- #21
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Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
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- #1
- #4
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CWUR Center for World University Rankings
[Published 13 May, 2024]
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- #2
- #17
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Nature Index: Research Leaders Academic Sector
[Published 15 June, 2024]
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- #3
- #9
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NTU Performance Ranking of Scientific Papers
[Published 01 September, 2024]
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- #3
- #11
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URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance
[Published 19 December, 2023]
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- #3
- #14
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RUR World University Rankings
[Published 30 May, 2024]
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- #2
- #7
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RUR Reputation Ranking
[Published 30 May, 2024]
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- #2
- #13
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RUR Academic Rankings
[Published 30 May, 2024]
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- #13
- #70
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StuDocu World University Ranking - EMEA - Europe, the Middle East and Africa
[Published 30 January, 2023]
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- #2
- #17
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UniRank 4icu: Top 200 Universities in the World
[Published 07 February, 2024]
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- #2
- #17
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UniRank 4icu: Top 200 English-Speaking Universities
[Published 07 February, 2024]
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- #24
- #127
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QS World University Rankings: Sustainability
[Published 05 December, 2023]
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- #2
- #11
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 12 July, 2024]
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- #1
- #2
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THE Top Universities for a Digital Education
[Published 17 April, 2024]
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- #10
- #23
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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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- #12
- #274
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- Agricultural Sciences
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NTU Rankings by Subject
[Published 01 September, 2024]
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- #7
- #301
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- Agricultural Sciences
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 11 November, 2024]
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- #3
- #30
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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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- #3
- #25
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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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- #2
- #2
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- Architecture
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 07 September, 2024]
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- #4
- #4
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- Architecture
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
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- #3
- #4
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- Architecture
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The Times Good University Guide by Subject
[Published 20 September, 2024]
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- #6
- #84
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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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- #1
- #1
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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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- #1
- #1
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- Music
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
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- #1
- #1
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- Music
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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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- Music
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 07 September, 2024]
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- #6
- #18
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- Performing Arts
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 10 April, 2024]
Business
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- #7
- #27
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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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- #8
- #51
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- Finance
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 11 November, 2024]
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- #2
- #3
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- Marketing
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 10 April, 2024]
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- #15
- #101
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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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- #2
- #6
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- Artificial Intelligence
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Nature Index - Top 100 Institutions in Artificial Intelligence
[Published 09 December, 2020]
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- #4
- #65
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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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- #1
- #1
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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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- #3
- #3
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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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- #2
- #7
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- Computer Science
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 19 October, 2023]
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- #4
- #174
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- Computer Science
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NTU Rankings by Subject
[Published 01 September, 2024]
Education
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- #1
- #1
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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
- #2
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- Education
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The Times Good University Guide by Subject
[Published 20 September, 2024]
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- #3
- #3
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- Education
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 07 September, 2024]
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- #2
- #4
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- Education
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 19 October, 2023]
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- #3
- #5
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- Education
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 10 April, 2024]
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- #3
- #27
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- Education
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2024]
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- #4
- #51
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- Education
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 11 November, 2024]
Engineering
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- #3
- #24
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- Aerospace Engineering
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 11 November, 2024]
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- #6
- #80
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- Aerospace Engineering
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2024]
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- #2
- #39
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- Biotechnology
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 11 November, 2024]
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- #1
- #1
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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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- #1
- #1
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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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- #2
- #2
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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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- #2
- #37
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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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- #2
- #82
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- Chemical Engineering
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NTU Rankings by Subject
[Published 01 September, 2024]
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- #4
- #101
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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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- #1
- #1
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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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- #1
- #1
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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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- #11
- #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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- #6
- #113
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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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- #5
- #196
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- Civil Engineering
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NTU Rankings by Subject
[Published 01 September, 2024]
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- #1
- #1
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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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- #2
- #5
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- Engineering
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 19 October, 2023]
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- #4
- #92
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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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- #5
- #70
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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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- #1
- #3
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- Materials Science
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 10 April, 2024]
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- #1
- #66
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- Materials Science
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NTU Rankings by Subject
[Published 01 September, 2024]
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- #1
- #1
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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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- #1
- #1
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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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- #1
- #1
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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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- #2
- #2
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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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- #1
- #6
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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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- #2
- #39
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- Mechanical Engineering
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2024]
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- #4
- #101
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- Mechanical Engineering
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NTU Rankings by Subject
[Published 01 September, 2024]
Languages & Literature
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- #2
- #2
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- English
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
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- #2
- #3
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- English
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The Times Good University Guide by Subject
[Published 20 September, 2024]
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- #2
- #3
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- English
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 07 September, 2024]
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- #1
- #1
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- French
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
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- #1
- #2
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- French
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The Times Good University Guide by Subject
[Published 20 September, 2024]
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- #1
- #1
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- German
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
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- #1
- #2
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- German
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The Times Good University Guide by Subject
[Published 20 September, 2024]
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- #1
- #1
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- Italian
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
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- #1
- #1
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- Italian
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The Times Good University Guide by Subject
[Published 20 September, 2024]
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- #1
- #1
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- Linguistics
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
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- #1
- #1
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- Linguistics
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The Times Good University Guide by Subject
[Published 20 September, 2024]
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- #1
- #2
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- Linguistics
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 10 April, 2024]
Law
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- #1
- #1
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- Law
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
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- #1
- #1
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- Law
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 07 September, 2024]
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- #2
- #2
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- Law
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The Times Good University Guide by Subject
[Published 20 September, 2024]
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- #1
- #3
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- Law
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 19 October, 2023]
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- #2
- #3
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- Law
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 10 April, 2024]
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- #1
- #7
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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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- #2
- #17
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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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- #1
- #1
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- Mathematics
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
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- #2
- #2
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- Mathematics
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The Times Good University Guide by Subject
[Published 20 September, 2024]
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- #1
- #2
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- Mathematics
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 10 April, 2024]
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- #3
- #4
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- Mathematics
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 07 September, 2024]
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- #2
- #9
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- Mathematics
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 11 November, 2024]
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- #2
- #37
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- Mathematics
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NTU Rankings by Subject
[Published 01 September, 2024]
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- #1
- #4
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- Statistics
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2024]
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- #1
- #6
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- Statistics
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 11 November, 2024]
Medicine & Health
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- #10
- #187
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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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- #5
- #36
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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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- #1
- #1
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- Medicine
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
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- #3
- #4
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- Medicine
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 07 September, 2024]
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- #2
- #5
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- Medicine
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 10 April, 2024]
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- #4
- #7
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- Medicine
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The Times Good University Guide by Subject
[Published 20 September, 2024]
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- #5
- #85
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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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- #3
- #6
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- Pharmacy & Pharmacology
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 10 April, 2024]
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- #4
- #92
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- Veterinary Sciences
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2024]
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- #5
- #151
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- Veterinary Sciences
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 11 November, 2024]
Natural Sciences
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- #1
- #2
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- Biology
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 07 September, 2024]
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- #1
- #1
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- Chemistry
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
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- #1
- #1
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- Chemistry
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The Times Good University Guide by Subject
[Published 20 September, 2024]
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- #1
- #3
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- Chemistry
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 10 April, 2024]
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- #2
- #3
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- Chemistry
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 07 September, 2024]
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- #1
- #19
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- Chemistry
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 11 November, 2024]
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- #2
- #34
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- Chemistry
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Nature Index - Top Academic Institutions by Subject
[Published 15 June, 2024]
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- #1
- #48
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- Chemistry
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NTU Rankings by Subject
[Published 01 September, 2024]
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- #1
- #2
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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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- #2
- #8
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- Environmental Sciences
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 10 April, 2024]
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- #3
- #30
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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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- #1
- #1
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- Geology
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The Times Good University Guide by Subject
[Published 20 September, 2024]
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- #1
- #1
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- Geology
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
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- #2
- #4
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- Geology
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 10 April, 2024]
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- #4
- #31
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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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- #1
- #1
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- Natural Sciences
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The Times Good University Guide by Subject
[Published 20 September, 2024]
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- #2
- #2
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- Physics
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 07 September, 2024]
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- #3
- #11
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- Physics
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 11 November, 2024]
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- #1
- #15
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- Physics
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NTU Rankings by Subject
[Published 01 September, 2024]
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- #1
- #1
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- Physics and Astronomy
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The Times Good University Guide by Subject
[Published 20 September, 2024]
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- #4
- #39
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- Zoology
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2024]
Social Studies & Humanities
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- #2
- #2
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- Anthropology
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
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- #2
- #3
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- Anthropology
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 10 April, 2024]
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- #3
- #3
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- Anthropology
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2024]
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- #8
- #9
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- Anthropology
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The Times Good University Guide by Subject
[Published 20 September, 2024]
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- #1
- #1
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- Archaeology
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
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- #1
- #1
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- Archaeology
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 10 April, 2024]
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- #2
- #3
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- Classics
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
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- #5
- #5
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- Development Studies
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 10 April, 2024]
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- #1
- #1
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- Economics
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
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- #3
- #3
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- Economics
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The Times Good University Guide by Subject
[Published 20 September, 2024]
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- #2
- #3
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- Economics
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 07 September, 2024]
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- #3
- #12
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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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- #3
- #17
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- Economics
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 11 November, 2024]
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- #2
- #3
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- Geography
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 07 September, 2024]
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- #3
- #3
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- Geography
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 10 April, 2024]
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- #6
- #8
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- Geography
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 11 November, 2024]
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- #1
- #1
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- History
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The Times Good University Guide by Subject
[Published 20 September, 2024]
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- #1
- #1
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- History
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
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- #2
- #2
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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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- #2
- #3
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- History
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 10 April, 2024]
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- #2
- #3
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- History
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 07 September, 2024]
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- #2
- #2
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- Philosophy
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
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- #2
- #3
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- Philosophy
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 07 September, 2024]
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- #2
- #3
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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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- #5
- #6
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- Philosophy
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The Times Good University Guide by Subject
[Published 20 September, 2024]
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- #3
- #7
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- Philosophy
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 10 April, 2024]
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- #1
- #1
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- Politics
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
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- #2
- #2
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- Politics
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 07 September, 2024]
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
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NTU Rankings by Subject
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Highest subject rankings for University of Cambridge
Archaeology
CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#1
Social Studies & Humanities
Civil Engineering
CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#1
Engineering
Chemistry
CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#1
Natural Sciences
Computer Science
CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#1
Computer Science
Education
CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#1
Education
French
CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#1
Languages & Literature
Law
CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#1
Law
Mathematics
CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#1
Mathematics
Medicine
CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#1
Medicine & Health
Music
CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#1
Arts Visual & Performing
About University of Cambridge
PROS
- Students at Cambridge speak highly of the vast selection of extra -curricular activities on offer. You can get involved in theatre, orchestras, choirs, and environmental groups, to name a few.
- There’s a wide variety of university cafes to meet up with your friends and have a chat. The city itself offers many restaurants and bars and other activities that many students at Cambridge enjoy in their free time.
- Among the absolute highest rankings in the world according to all prominent ranking organisations, including QS World University Rankings, THE, CWUR, and more.
CONS
- Some have expressed that they find the customs practiced at Cambridge excessively old -fashioned, and at times guilty of elitism.
Key facts
- Foundation year:
- 1209
- Telephone:
- +44 1223 337733
- Address:
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- Trinity Lane
- CB2 1TN, Cambridge
- England UK
- Website:
- https://www.cam.ac.uk/
- Social:
- Nobel prize laureates:
- Didier Queloz (University of Cambridge, 2019)
- Robert G. Edwards (University of Cambridge, 2010)
- James A. Mirrlees (University of Cambridge, 1996)
- Richard Stone (University of Cambridge, 1984)
- Sir Nevill F. Mott (University of Cambridge, 1977)
- James E. Meade (University of Cambridge, 1977)
- Martin Ryle (University of Cambridge, 1974)
- Antony Hewish (University of Cambridge, 1974)
- Brian D. Josephson (University of Cambridge, 1973)
- Alan Hodgkin (University of Cambridge, 1963)
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- All other courses
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
- (no subscore less than 6.0)
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- 6.5
- Undergraduate Degrees
- (no subscore less than 6.0)
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THE Student Experience Survey by Times Higher Education
Times Higher Education has surveyed 20251 undergraduate students in the UK about their study experience. 223 students of University of Cambridge participated in the survey.
Below you'll find the results for each of the survey questions for University of Cambridge in comparison to the average for all UK universities.
Overall score: 80.2
Data is from 2018 which was the last year for which the survey was published. Survey was discontinued after 2018. Details of Methodology
Student composition of University of Cambridge
- undergraduates:
- 13125
- postgraduates:
- 8100
- Total:
- 21225
- Medicine (Non-Specific):
- 2030
- Engineering (Non-Specific):
- 1910
- Languages and Area Studies :
- 1390
- History:
- 1385
- Mathematical Sciences:
- 1370
- Biosciences:
- 1265
- Law:
- 1155
- Education and Teaching:
- 1135
- English Studies:
- 820
- Physics and Astronomy:
- 815
- Economics:
- 715
- Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology:
- 695
- Chemistry:
- 680
- Architecture, Building and Planning:
- 655
- Business and Management:
- 615
- Politics:
- 520
- Classics:
- 430
- Computing:
- 425
- Geography, Earth and Environmental Studies:
- 400
- Psychology:
- 335
- Anthropology:
- 305
- Sociology:
- 290
- Materials and Technology:
- 255
- Theology and Religious Studies:
- 245
- Performing Arts:
- 240
- Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmacy:
- 225
- Chemical, Process & Energy Engineering:
- 220
- Veterinary Sciences:
- 215
- Philosophy:
- 200
- Archaeology:
- 175
- Electrical And Electronic Engineering:
- 105
- China:
- 1360
- United States:
- 725
- Singapore:
- 365
- Hong Kong (Special Administrative Region of China):
- 355
- India:
- 270
- Australia:
- 190
- Canada:
- 175
- Malaysia:
- 170
- Korea (South):
- 100
- Switzerland:
- 80
- Japan:
- 70
- Thailand:
- 70
- New Zealand:
- 60
- Russia:
- 55
- South Africa:
- 50
- Mexico:
- 45
- Indonesia:
- 40
- Norway:
- 40
- Nigeria:
- 40
- Taiwan:
- 35
- Pakistan:
- 35
- Turkey:
- 30
- Serbia:
- 30
- United Arab Emirates:
- 25
- Brazil:
- 25
- Saudi Arabia:
- 20
- Israel:
- 20
- Sri Lanka:
- 20
- Kenya:
- 15
- Vietnam:
- 15
- Egypt:
- 15
- Chile:
- 15
- Jordan:
- 10
- Armenia:
- 10
- Argentina:
- 10
- Colombia:
- 10
- Peru:
- 10
- Ghana:
- 10
- Kazakhstan:
- 10
- Philippines:
- 10
- Bangladesh:
- 10
- Zimbabwe:
- 10
- Ukraine:
- 10
- Iceland:
- 5
- Guatemala:
- 5
- Botswana:
- 5
- Trinidad and Tobago:
- 5
- Monaco:
- 5
- Bolivia:
- 5
- Mauritius:
- 5
- Georgia:
- 5
- Belarus:
- 5
- Ecuador:
- 5
- Paraguay:
- 5
- Albania:
- 5
- Cameroon:
- 5
- Bermuda:
- 5
- Qatar:
- 5
- Oman:
- 5
- Occupied Palestinian Territories {formerly West Ba:
- 5
- Lebanon:
- 5
- Morocco:
- 5
- Zambia:
- 5
- Iran:
- 5
- Bahrain:
- 5
- Brunei:
- 5
- Macao (Special Administrative Region of China):
- 5
- Nepal:
- 5
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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:
- 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:
- 14 May, 2024
- Criteria used in ranking -THE Young University Rankings:
- Teaching 30%
Research (volume, income and reputation) 30%
Citations 30%
International outlook (staff, students, research) 7.5%
Industry income (knowledge transfer) 2.5%
- Published:
- 17 April, 2024
- Published:
- 27 March, 2024
- Published:
- 12 June, 2024
- Published:
- 21 November, 2024
British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK
- Published:
- 04 June, 2024
- Criteria used in ranking -QS World University Rankings:
- Academic Reputation 40%
Employer Reputation 10%
Faculty/Student Ratio 20%
Citations per faculty 20%
International Faculty Ratio 5%
International Student Ratio 5%
- Published:
- 23 September, 2021
- Criteria used in ranking -QS Employability Rankings:
- Employer reputation 30%
Alumni outcomes 25%
Partnerships with Employers per Faculty 25%
Employer/Student Connections 10%
Graduate employment rate 10%
- Published:
- 10 April, 2024
- 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:
- 05 December, 2023
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:
- 06 March, 2024
- 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:
- 09 December, 2020
- 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%