The University of South Wales is a government funded university in Wales, and its campuses are located in Cardiff, Newport, and Pontypridd. The university is the result of the merging of the University of Glamorgan and the University of Wales, in Newport. Each campus shares an equal importance for the university, each providing its own series of facilities for distinct uses.
Latest ranking updates for University of South Wales
- June 2024: US News: Best Global Universities update. University of South Wales achieves place 1501.
- June 2024: Publication of Nature Index - Top Academic Institutions by Subject (Health Sciences). Ranking position #1331.
- June 2024: Nature Index announced latest results of Nature Index: Research Leaders Academic Sector with University of South Wales in position 1904.
- May 2024: New edition of CUG The Complete University Guide. University of South Wales ranked #95.
University rankings
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- #6
- #97
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The Times Good University Guide
[Published 15 September, 2023]
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- #5
- #72
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The Guardian League Table
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #6
- #95
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CUG The Complete University Guide
[Published 14 May, 2024]
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- #5
- #1001
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THE World University Rankings
[Published 27 September, 2023]
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- #5
- #1501
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US News: Best Global Universities
[Published 24 June, 2024]
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- #5
- #1831
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Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
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- #1
- #301
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THE Young University Rankings
[Published 14 May, 2024]
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- #4
- #1904
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Nature Index: Research Leaders Academic Sector
[Published 15 June, 2024]
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- #5
- #1986
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URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance
[Published 19 December, 2023]
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- #1
- #19
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StuDocu World University Ranking - EMEA - Europe, the Middle East and Africa
[Published 30 January, 2023]
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- #5
- #1025
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THE China Subject Ratings Overall
[Published 27 March, 2024]
Historic rankings in TOP global university rankings
Subject rankings
Arts Visual & Performing
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- #3
- #46
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- Music
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The Times Good University Guide by Subject
[Published 15 September, 2023]
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- #5
- #48
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- Music
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #3
- #52
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- Music
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
Computer Science
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- #5
- #64
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- Computer Science
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The Times Good University Guide by Subject
[Published 15 September, 2023]
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- #5
- #82
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- Computer Science
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
Design
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- #2
- #50
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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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- #5
- #42
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- Education
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #5
- #58
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- Education
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The Times Good University Guide by Subject
[Published 15 September, 2023]
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- #6
- #74
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- Education
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
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- #4
- #501
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- Education
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 19 October, 2023]
Engineering
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- #2
- #17
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- Aerospace Engineering
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #2
- #35
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- Civil Engineering
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #3
- #601
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- Engineering
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 19 October, 2023]
Journalism & Media Studies
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- #2
- #35
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- Journalism
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
Law
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- #4
- #50
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- Law
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #3
- #57
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- Law
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The Times Good University Guide by Subject
[Published 15 September, 2023]
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- #5
- #62
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- Law
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
Mathematics
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- #4
- #36
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- Mathematics
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The Times Good University Guide by Subject
[Published 15 September, 2023]
Natural Sciences
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- #5
- #56
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- Biology
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #3
- #49
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- Chemistry
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
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- #3
- #1331
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- Chemistry
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Nature Index - Top Academic Institutions by Subject
[Published 15 June, 2024]
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- #4
- #30
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- Geology
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
Social Studies & Humanities
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- #5
- #71
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- History
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
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- #5
- #81
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- History
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #5
- #86
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- History
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The Times Good University Guide by Subject
[Published 15 September, 2023]
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- #4
- #66
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- Psychology
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #4
- #69
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- Psychology
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
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- #7
- #89
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- Psychology
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The Times Good University Guide by Subject
[Published 15 September, 2023]
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- #4
- #501
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- Psychology
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 19 October, 2023]
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- #5
- #801
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- Social Sciences
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 19 October, 2023]
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- #3
- #34
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- Social Work
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The Times Good University Guide by Subject
[Published 15 September, 2023]
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- #2
- #54
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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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- #5
- #69
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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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- #6
- #84
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- Sociology
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
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- #4
- #90
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- Sociology
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The Times Good University Guide by Subject
[Published 15 September, 2023]
Sports Science
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- #3
- #34
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- Sports Science
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The Times Good University Guide by Subject
[Published 15 September, 2023]
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- #3
- #41
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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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- #5
- #48
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- Sports Science
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
Highest subject rankings for University of South Wales
Aerospace Engineering
The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#17
Engineering
Geology
CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#30
Natural Sciences
Social Work
The Times Good University Guide by Subject
#34
Social Studies & Humanities
Sports Science
The Times Good University Guide by Subject
#34
Sports Science
Journalism
The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#35
Journalism & Media Studies
Mathematics
The Times Good University Guide by Subject
#36
Mathematics
Education
The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#42
Education
Music
The Times Good University Guide by Subject
#46
Arts Visual & Performing
Law
The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#50
Law
Graphic Design
The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#50
Design
About University of South Wales
PROS
- The first thing students tend to comment on is the passionate team of lecturers at the University of South Wales, and students report that their professors’ passion for their field is contagious.
- Students commend the Advice Zone, a place in the library dedicated to various support services for students. These range from career advice to mental health services.
- Postgraduate employment is good, especially in Cardiff. One reason for this is that local businesses collaborate with the university, but also the reputation of the university appeals to employers.
CONS
- Numerous students have complained that the admin office tends to respond slowly to emails. For this reason it’s recommended to call in directly.
Key facts
- Foundation year:
- 2013
- Telephone:
- +44 345 576 0101
- Address:
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- Llantwit Road
- CF37 1DL, Pontypridd
- Wales
- Website:
- https://www.southwales.ac.uk/
- Social:
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.0
- Foundation / Pathway Courses
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
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- 6.5
- Undergraduate Degrees
THE Student Experience Survey by Times Higher Education
Times Higher Education has surveyed 20251 undergraduate students in the UK about their study experience. 127 students of University of South Wales participated in the survey.
Below you'll find the results for each of the survey questions for University of South Wales in comparison to the average for all UK universities.
Overall score: 72.0
Data is from 2018 which was the last year for which the survey was published. Survey was discontinued after 2018. Details of Methodology
Map of University of South Wales
FAQ
University of South Wales ranks #5 in Wales in our meta ranking of 123 university rankings. See rankings of all 18 universities in Wales.
University of South Wales ranks #1 in Pontypridd in our meta ranking.
University of South Wales is listed in The Times Good University Guide, The Guardian League Table, CUG The Complete University Guide, THE World University Rankings, US News: Best Global Universities, Scimago Institutions Rankings and more. See all 18 rankings of University of South Wales.
University of South Wales achieved #19 in . This is the university’s highest ranking in the 123 rankings tracked on our website. See all rankings for University of South Wales.
University of South Wales achieved the highest ranking for Medicine & Health. It is ranked #2 in (Complementary Medicine). See all subject rankings for University of South Wales.
A large number of university rankings include surveys among academics on reputation. In our meta ranking of 123 university rankings University of South Wales ranks #1 among universities in Pontypridd and #5 among universities in Wales. See all rankings of University of South Wales.
In our meta ranking University of South Wales ranks #5 among all universities in Wales and Cardiff University ranks #1. Apart from rankings you may also want to see the ratings from students who attended the universities.
Ranking publishers
The Times and The Sunday Times
- Published:
- 15 September, 2023
- Published:
- 15 September, 2023
The Guardian News and Media Limited
- Published:
- 09 September, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -The Guardian League Table:
- Student to Staff Ratio: 15%
Entry Standards: 15%
Expenditure per Student: 5%
Continuation 15% (non-medical subjects) OR 5% (medical subjects)
NSS - Teaching: 8%
NSS - Assessment & Feedback: 8%
NSS - Overall Satisfaction: 4%
Career Prospects: 15%
Value added: 15%
- Published:
- 09 September, 2023
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 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
U-Ranking
RUY
América Economía
Perspektywy
THE Times Higher Education, UK
- Published:
- 27 September, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -THE World University Rankings:
- 30% Teaching (the Learning Environment)
- Reputation survey: 15%
- Staff-to-student ratio: 4.5%
- Doctorate-to-bachelor’s ratio: 2.25%
- Doctorates-awarded-to-academic-staff ratio: 6%
- Institutional income: 2.25%
30% Research (Volume, Income and Reputation)
- Reputation survey: 18%
- Research income: 6%
- Research productivity: 6%
30% Citations (Research Influence)
7.5% International Outlook (Staff, Students and Research)
- Proportion of international students: 2.5%
- Proportion of international staff: 2.5%
- International collaboration: 2.5%
2.5% Industry Income (Knowledge Transfer)"
- Published:
- 23 November, 2023
- 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:
- 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
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:
- 05 December, 2023
RUF
Sapiens Research
Thomson Reuters
- 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%
- 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 June, 2024
Urap
- Published:
- 19 December, 2023
Forbes
Payscale
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%**
Washington Monthly
Kiplinger
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:
- 15 June, 2024
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 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%
- 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%
StuDocu
- Published:
- 30 January, 2023
4icu
Webometrics
- Published:
- 12 July, 2024
- Criteria used in ranking -Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities:
- Visibility 50%
Excellence 35%
Transparency 10%
Presence 5%