Rankings of University of Strathclyde

The University of Strathclyde is a prominent research education institution situated in the city of Glasgow, Scotland. Awards and accolades are never far away from their name, having been recognised as university of the year on numerous occasions by Times Higher Education, as well as the 4th best in the UK for Student Satisfaction. The city itself is known for the friendly and humorous locals, as well as the diverse and international student population.

Latest ranking updates for University of Strathclyde
  • 31 Jul, 2023: Webometrics announced latest results of Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities with University of Strathclyde in position 352.
  • 27 Jun, 2023: Publication of QS World University Rankings. Ranking position #276.
  • 08 Jun, 2023: CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject (Business & Management Studies) update. University of Strathclyde achieves place 10.
  • 01 Jun, 2023: University of Strathclyde ranks 36 in the latest THE World University Impact Rankings - Overall from THE Times Higher Education, UK.
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University rankings

    • #4 
    • #18 
    The Times Good University Guide
    [Published 16 September, 2022]
    • #5 
    • #16 
    The Guardian League Table
    [Published 24 September, 2022]
    • #10 
    • #32 
    CUG The Complete University Guide
    [Published 13 June, 2022]
    • #8 
    • #401 
    THE World University Rankings
    [Published 12 October, 2022]
    • #12 
    • #276 
    QS World University Rankings
    [Published 27 June, 2023]
    • #4 
    • #201 
    QS Employability Rankings
    [Published 23 September, 2021]
    • #6 
    • #379 
    US News: Best Global Universities
    [Published 24 October, 2022]
    • #6 
    • #401 
    ARWU Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 15 August, 2022]
    • #3 
    • #584 
    CWTS Leiden Ranking
    [Published 22 June, 2022]
    • #4 
    • #421 
    Scimago Institutions Rankings
    [Published 06 March, 2023]
    • #6 
    • #481 
    CWUR Center for World University Rankings
    [Published 25 April, 2022]
    • #6 
    • #501 
    NTU Performance Ranking of Scientific Papers
    [Published 02 August, 2022]
    • #4 
    • #464 
    URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance
    [Published 28 November, 2022]
    • #7 
    • #371 
    RUR World University Rankings
    [Published 25 May, 2023]
    • #4 
    • #265 
    RUR Reputation Ranking
    [Published 16 September, 2021]
    • #6 
    • #340 
    RUR Research Performance Ranking
    [Published 16 September, 2020]
    • #5 
    • #79 
    StuDocu World University Ranking - EMEA - Europe, the Middle East and Africa
    [Published 06 September, 2021]
    • #6 
    • #301 
    QS World University Rankings: Sustainability
    [Published 26 October, 2022]
    • #4 
    • #352 
    Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
    [Published 31 July, 2023]
    • #2 
    • #36 
    THE World University Impact Rankings - Overall
    [Published 01 June, 2023]
    • #8 
    • #660 
    THE China Subject Ratings Overall
    [Published 11 May, 2022]

Historic rankings in TOP global university rankings

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Subject rankings

Architecture, Building & Planning

    • #2 
    • #18 
    Architecture
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 24 September, 2022]
    • #2 
    • #19 
    Architecture
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

Arts Visual & Performing

    • #7 
    • #301 
    Arts and Humanities
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 26 October, 2022]
    • #1 
    • #2 
    Creative Writing
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

Business

    • #5 
    • #201 
    Accounting & Finance
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #3 
    • #10 
    Accounting and Finance
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #4 
    • #10 
    Accounting and Finance
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 24 September, 2022]
    • #1 
    • #89 
    Business
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Subject
    [Published 06 June, 2020]
    • #3 
    • #17 
    Business & Management Studies
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #2 
    • #127 
    Business & Management Studies
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #5 
    • #201 
    Business and Economics
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 26 October, 2022]
    • #2 
    • #173 
    Economics & Business
    NTU by Subject
    [Published 20 October, 2021]
    • #1 
    • #51 
    Hospitality & Leisure Management
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #1 
    • #22 
    Library & Information Management
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #2 
    • #301 
    Management
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 19 July, 2022]
    • #1 
    • #15 
    Marketing
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #3 
    • #101 
    Public Administration
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 19 July, 2022]

Computer Science

    • #5 
    • #30 
    Computer Science
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #4 
    • #301 
    Computer Science
    NTU by Subject
    [Published 20 October, 2021]
    • #5 
    • #401 
    Computer Science
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 26 October, 2022]
    • #5 
    • #351 
    Computer Science & Information Systems
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #3 
    • #312 
    Technology
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Subject
    [Published 06 June, 2020]

Education

    • #2 
    • #18 
    Education
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 24 September, 2022]
    • #4 
    • #284 
    Education
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Subject
    [Published 06 June, 2020]
    • #7 
    • #301 
    Education
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 26 October, 2022]
    • #6 
    • #351 
    Education
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]

Engineering

    • #1 
    • #7 
    Chemical Engineering
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #3 
    • #19 
    Chemical Engineering
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 24 September, 2022]
    • #4 
    • #401 
    Chemical Engineering
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 19 July, 2022]
    • #3 
    • #413 
    Chemical Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Subject
    [Published 06 June, 2020]
    • #1 
    • #6 
    Civil Engineering
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 24 September, 2022]
    • #3 
    • #20 
    Civil Engineering
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #1 
    • #101 
    Civil Engineering
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 19 July, 2022]
    • #1 
    • #102 
    Civil Engineering
    NTU by Subject
    [Published 20 October, 2021]
    • #3 
    • #16 
    Electrical & Electronic Engineering
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #4 
    • #301 
    Electrical & Electronic Engineering
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 19 July, 2022]
    • #2 
    • #220 
    Electrical Engineering
    NTU by Subject
    [Published 20 October, 2021]
    • #2 
    • #231 
    Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Subject
    [Published 06 June, 2020]
    • #5 
    • #251 
    Engineering
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 26 October, 2022]
    • #3 
    • #151 
    Engineering - Chemical
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #2 
    • #101 
    Engineering - Civil & Structural
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #2 
    • #130 
    Engineering - Electrical & Electronic
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #2 
    • #23 
    General Engineering
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 24 September, 2022]
    • #3 
    • #23 
    General Engineering
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #3 
    • #18 
    Mechanical Engineering
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #2 
    • #21 
    Mechanical Engineering
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 24 September, 2022]
    • #1 
    • #96 
    Mechanical Engineering
    NTU by Subject
    [Published 20 October, 2021]
    • #2 
    • #151 
    Mechanical Engineering
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 19 July, 2022]
    • #2 
    • #304 
    Mechanical Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Subject
    [Published 06 June, 2020]

Journalism & Media Studies

    • #1 
    • #4 
    Communication & Media Studies
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

Languages & Literature

    • #3 
    • #10 
    English
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #4 
    • #17 
    English
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 24 September, 2022]
    • #5 
    • #30 
    French
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #4 
    • #24 
    Iberian Languages
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #3 
    • #15 
    Italian
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

Law

    • #3 
    • #17 
    Law
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #7 
    • #40 
    Law
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 24 September, 2022]
    • #5 
    • #176 
    Law
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 26 October, 2022]
    • #4 
    • #251 
    Law
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]

Mathematics

    • #5 
    • #22 
    Mathematics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #8 
    • #63 
    Mathematics
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 24 September, 2022]
    • #2 
    • #249 
    Mathematics
    NTU by Subject
    [Published 20 October, 2021]
    • #5 
    • #251 
    Mathematics
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #6 
    • #401 
    Mathematics
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 19 July, 2022]

Medicine & Health

    • #5 
    • #301 
    Clinical Medicine
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 19 July, 2022]
    • #1 
    • #1 
    Health Professions
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 24 September, 2022]
    • #1 
    • #3 
    Pharmacology & Pharmacy
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #2 
    • #49 
    Pharmacy & Pharmacology
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #4 
    • #201 
    Public Health
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 19 July, 2022]

Natural Sciences

    • #4 
    • #13 
    Biological Sciences
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #6 
    • #401 
    Biological Sciences
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #9 
    • #836 
    Biological Sciences
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Subject
    [Published 06 June, 2020]
    • #7 
    • #42 
    Biology
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 24 September, 2022]
    • #3 
    • #12 
    Chemistry
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #4 
    • #16 
    Chemistry
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 24 September, 2022]
    • #4 
    • #151 
    Chemistry
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #4 
    • #301 
    Chemistry
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 19 July, 2022]
    • #4 
    • #351 
    Chemistry
    NTU by Subject
    [Published 20 October, 2021]
    • #7 
    • #401 
    Environmental Sciences
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #3 
    • #40 
    Physical Sciences
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Subject
    [Published 06 June, 2020]
    • #10 
    • #277 
    Physical Sciences
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Subject
    [Published 06 June, 2020]
    • #8 
    • #401 
    Physical Sciences
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 26 October, 2022]
    • #16 
    • #465 
    Physical Sciences
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Subject
    [Published 06 June, 2020]
    • #7 
    • #34 
    Physics
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 24 September, 2022]
    • #4 
    • #201 
    Physics
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 19 July, 2022]
    • #3 
    • #301 
    Physics
    NTU by Subject
    [Published 20 October, 2021]
    • #4 
    • #25 
    Physics & Astronomy
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #4 
    • #251 
    Physics & Astronomy
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]

Social Studies & Humanities

    • #5 
    • #9 
    Economics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #5 
    • #14 
    Economics
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 24 September, 2022]
    • #13 
    • #31 
    Economics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #4 
    • #201 
    Economics
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 19 July, 2022]
    • #5 
    • #301 
    Economics & Econometrics
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #3 
    • #21 
    History
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #5 
    • #50 
    History
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 24 September, 2022]
    • #5 
    • #188 
    History
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Subject
    [Published 06 June, 2020]
    • #3 
    • #14 
    Politics
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 24 September, 2022]
    • #4 
    • #22 
    Politics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #5 
    • #20 
    Psychology
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 24 September, 2022]
    • #4 
    • #27 
    Psychology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #7 
    • #301 
    Psychology
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 26 October, 2022]
    • #7 
    • #401 
    Psychology
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 19 July, 2022]
    • #1 
    • #7 
    Social Policy
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #4 
    • #272 
    Social Sciences
    NTU by Subject
    [Published 20 October, 2021]
    • #7 
    • #301 
    Social Sciences
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 26 October, 2022]
    • #2 
    • #3 
    Social Work
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 24 September, 2022]
    • #3 
    • #13 
    Social Work
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #3 
    • #151 
    Sociology
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 19 July, 2022]

Sports Science

    • #2 
    • #5 
    Sports Science
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 24 September, 2022]
    • #5 
    • #30 
    Sports Science
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

Highest subject rankings for University of Strathclyde

Health Professions The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#1 
Medicine & Health
Creative Writing CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#2 
Arts Visual & Performing
Social Work The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#3 
Social Studies & Humanities
Communication & Media Studies CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#4 
Journalism & Media Studies
Sports Science The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#5 
Sports Science
Civil Engineering The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#6 
Engineering
Accounting and Finance The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#10 
Business
English CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#10 
Languages & Literature
Chemistry CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#12 
Natural Sciences
Law CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#17 
Law

Student Reviews for University of Strathclyde

Student satisfaction:
4.2 (based on 576 student reviews)

“I think the services at Strathclyde are what makes it a special experience. When I went to the career services team to improve my CV, they were more than happy to help me and gave some seriously useful advice. I’d also rate their library 10/10.”

“Everybody I know on my Mechanical Engineering programme was able to get a very good internship position through the university itself, and that’s not just the case with my speciality. This is definitely the place to go to if you want a strong start in your career.”

About University of Strathclyde

PROS

  • According to QS World University Rankings, the University of Strathclyde is consistently ranked among the world’s Top 500 universities. This ranking is based on factors such as Student Satisfaction and Research Activity.
  • This university enjoys a particularly strong reputation for post -graduate employability rates, due to providing exceptional support for those seeking their first job.
  • The city centre is just a 5 minute walk away from most university residence halls, which has a positive effect on the social opportunities available to students after study hours. Glasgow has a vibrant nightlife to offer its young inhabitants, including popular music bars like Stereo, and Swing.

CONS

  • The most common complaint from students is that the university lets the learner work by themselves too much, rather than providing a more intensive teaching experience.
  • There is too much focus on how to write assignments, rather than the content of the assignments, according to numerous learners. This is an issue for those who feel they are only being prepared on how to work, instead of how to think about their area of study.

Key facts

Foundation year:
1796
Telephone:
+44 141 552 4400
Address:
16 Richmond Street
G1 1XQ, Glasgow
Scotland
Website:
https://www.strath.ac.uk/
Social:

TOP 10 Best rated degree courses of University of Strathclyde

  Course
1 Journalism, Media and Communication and Politics and International Relations - BA 100/100 (7 student reviews)
2 Product Design Engineering - MEng 100/100 (8 student reviews)
3 Forensic and Analytical Chemistry - MChem 100/100 (9 student reviews)
4 Civil and Environmental Engineering - MEng 100/100 (6 student reviews)
5 Immunology and Microbiology - BSc 100/100 (11 student reviews)
6 English and Journalism, Media and Communication - BA 97/100 (28 student reviews)
7 Journalism, Media and Communication and Psychology - BA 97/100 (28 student reviews)
8 Journalism, Media and Communication and Law - BA 97/100 (28 student reviews)
9 Journalism, Media and Communication and Human Resource Management - BA 97/100 (28 student reviews)
10 English and Creative Writing and Journalism, Media and Communication - BA 97/100 (28 student reviews)
Source: Own analysis based on data of National Student Survey (NSS) 2022

TOP 10 highest earning degree courses of University of Strathclyde

  Course Median Salary (15 months after graduation)
1 Social Work - BA £36,000.00
2 Pharmacy - MPharm £35,000.00
3 Biomedical Science - BSc £33,000.00
4 Physics with Teaching - BSc £32,000.00
5 Mathematics with Teaching - BSc £32,000.00
6 Chemistry with Teaching - MChem £32,000.00
7 Primary Education - BA £32,000.00
8 Software Engineering - BSc £28,500.00
9 Mechanical Engineering - BEng £28,000.00
10 Civil and Environmental Engineering - MEng £28,000.00
Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO)
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NSS Aggregate Student reviews

Below you see the results of University of Strathclyde for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK universities.

Overall student satisfaction
83 /100
817 total respondents
Chart Data
Source: National Student Survey NSS 2022
The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

THE Student Experience Survey by Times Higher Education

Times Higher Education has surveyed 20251 undergraduate students in the UK about their study experience. 187 students of University of Strathclyde participated in the survey.

Below you'll find the results for each of the survey questions for University of Strathclyde in comparison to the average for all UK universities.

Overall score: 77.9

Chart Data
Source: Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey 2018
Data is from 2018 which was the last year for which the survey was published. Survey was discontinued after 2018. Details of Methodology

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FAQ

University of Strathclyde ranks #5 in Scotland in our meta ranking of 118 university rankings. See rankings of all 20 universities in Scotland.

University of Strathclyde ranks #2 in Glasgow in our meta ranking. See rankings of all 6 universities in Glasgow.

University of Strathclyde is listed in The Times Good University Guide, The Guardian League Table, CUG The Complete University Guide, THE World University Rankings, QS World University Rankings, QS Employability Rankings and more. See all 29 rankings of University of Strathclyde.

University of Strathclyde achieved #16 in The Guardian League Table. This is the university’s highest ranking in the 118 rankings tracked on our website. See all rankings for University of Strathclyde.

University of Strathclyde achieved the highest ranking for Law. It is ranked #1 in CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject (Forensic Science). See all subject rankings for University of Strathclyde.

A large number of university rankings include surveys among academics on reputation. In our meta ranking of 118 university rankings University of Strathclyde ranks #2 among universities in Glasgow and #5 among universities in Scotland. See all rankings of University of Strathclyde.

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