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
  • October 2024: THE World University Rankings update. University of Strathclyde achieves place 351.
  • September 2024: University of Strathclyde ranks 20 in the latest The Times Good University Guide from The Times and The Sunday Times.
  • September 2024: The Times Good University Guide by Subject (Business, Management and Marketing) update. University of Strathclyde achieves place 1.
  • September 2024: Publication of The Guardian University League Tables by Subject (Business and Management). Ranking position #30.
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University rankings

Historic rankings in TOP global university rankings

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Subject rankings

Agriculture

    • #6 
    • #568 
    Agriculture
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2024]
    • #5 
    • #280 
    Earth Sciences
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2024]

Architecture, Building & Planning

    • #3 
    • #17 
    Architecture
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]

Arts Visual & Performing

    • #1 
    • #8 
    Creative Writing
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]

Business

    • #2 
    • #164 
    Business
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2024]
    • #4 
    • #17 
    Business and Management
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #1 
    • #12 
    Marketing
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #4 
    • #101 
    Public Administration
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]

Computer Science

    • #5 
    • #301 
    Computer Science
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]

Education

    • #4 
    • #38 
    Education
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #7 
    • #301 
    Education
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #3 
    • #307 
    Education
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2024]
    • #6 
    • #351 
    Education
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]

Engineering

    • #2 
    • #93 
    Aerospace Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2024]
    • #2 
    • #9 
    Chemical Engineering
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 20 September, 2024]
    • #2 
    • #13 
    Chemical Engineering
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #3 
    • #22 
    Chemical Engineering
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #3 
    • #357 
    Chemical Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2024]
    • #1 
    • #3 
    Civil Engineering
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #1 
    • #4 
    Civil Engineering
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 20 September, 2024]
    • #3 
    • #20 
    Civil Engineering
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #1 
    • #76 
    Civil Engineering
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #1 
    • #115 
    Civil Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2024]
    • #1 
    • #251 
    Civil Engineering
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 01 September, 2024]
    • #1 
    • #2 
    Electrical And Electronic Engineering
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #1 
    • #5 
    Electrical And Electronic Engineering
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 20 September, 2024]
    • #4 
    • #201 
    Engineering
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #2 
    • #219 
    Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2024]
    • #5 
    • #559 
    Environmental Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2024]
    • #4 
    • #201 
    Materials Science
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]
    • #1 
    • #7 
    Mechanical Engineering
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 20 September, 2024]
    • #2 
    • #16 
    Mechanical Engineering
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #3 
    • #21 
    Mechanical Engineering
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #1 
    • #101 
    Mechanical Engineering
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 01 September, 2024]
    • #2 
    • #151 
    Mechanical Engineering
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #2 
    • #258 
    Mechanical Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2024]

Languages & Literature

    • #4 
    • #28 
    English
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #5 
    • #32 
    French
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #1 
    • #14 
    Italian
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]

Law

    • #5 
    • #28 
    Law
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #5 
    • #176 
    Law
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #4 
    • #201 
    Law
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #5 
    • #251 
    Law
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]

Mathematics

    • #3 
    • #275 
    Mathematical Sciences
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2024]
    • #7 
    • #21 
    Mathematics
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 20 September, 2024]
    • #6 
    • #26 
    Mathematics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #8 
    • #55 
    Mathematics
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #5 
    • #251 
    Mathematics
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]
    • #5 
    • #401 
    Mathematics
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #4 
    • #401 
    Mathematics
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 01 September, 2024]

Medicine & Health

    • #6 
    • #401 
    Medicine
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]
    • #2 
    • #246 
    Pharmacology
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2024]
    • #2 
    • #39 
    Pharmacy & Pharmacology
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]

Natural Sciences

    • #7 
    • #40 
    Biology
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #2 
    • #4 
    Chemistry
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #2 
    • #6 
    Chemistry
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 20 September, 2024]
    • #4 
    • #11 
    Chemistry
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #4 
    • #151 
    Chemistry
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]
    • #4 
    • #401 
    Chemistry
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #4 
    • #422 
    Chemistry
    Nature Index - Top Academic Institutions by Subject
    [Published 15 June, 2024]
    • #4 
    • #451 
    Chemistry
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 01 September, 2024]
    • #7 
    • #401 
    Earth Sciences
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #7 
    • #451 
    Environmental Sciences
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]
    • #7 
    • #688 
    Environmental Sciences
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2024]
    • #6 
    • #468 
    Geology
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2024]
    • #4 
    • #25 
    Physics
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #4 
    • #301 
    Physics
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #3 
    • #301 
    Physics
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 01 September, 2024]
    • #2 
    • #10 
    Physics and Astronomy
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 20 September, 2024]

Social Studies & Humanities

    • #7 
    • #38 
    Economics
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #3 
    • #202 
    Economics
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2024]
    • #5 
    • #301 
    Economics
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #5 
    • #201 
    Geography
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]
    • #2 
    • #9 
    History
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 20 September, 2024]
    • #2 
    • #15 
    History
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #3 
    • #21 
    History
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #5 
    • #170 
    History
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2024]
    • #2 
    • #5 
    Politics
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 20 September, 2024]
    • #2 
    • #8 
    Politics
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #4 
    • #15 
    Politics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #2 
    • #7 
    Psychology
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 20 September, 2024]
    • #5 
    • #22 
    Psychology
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #4 
    • #25 
    Psychology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #9 
    • #301 
    Psychology
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #8 
    • #401 
    Psychology
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #2 
    • #3 
    Social Policy
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 20 September, 2024]
    • #1 
    • #4 
    Social Policy
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #5 
    • #201 
    Social Sciences
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #4 
    • #301 
    Social Sciences
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 01 September, 2024]
    • #2 
    • #5 
    Social Work
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 20 September, 2024]
    • #3 
    • #12 
    Social Work
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #4 
    • #21 
    Social Work
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #6 
    • #301 
    Sociology
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]

Sports Science

    • #5 
    • #39 
    Sports Science
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]

Highest subject rankings for University of Strathclyde

Electrical And Electronic Engineering The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#2 
Engineering
Social Policy The Times Good University Guide by Subject
#3 
Social Studies & Humanities
Chemistry The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#4 
Natural Sciences
English The Times Good University Guide by Subject
#5 
Languages & Literature
Law The Times Good University Guide by Subject
#6 
Law
Creative Writing CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#8 
Arts Visual & Performing
Architecture The Times Good University Guide by Subject
#9 
Architecture, Building & Planning
Education CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#10 
Education
Marketing CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#12 
Business
Sports Science The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#12 
Sports Science

Student Ratings for University of Strathclyde

NSS logo NSS ratings
4.3 (based on 866 student ratings)

“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:
  • Settling into UK Life | University of Strathclyde International Study Centre
  • Useful tips for International Students coming to Strathclyde
  • It’s the first time outside India for me | University of Strathclyde International Study Centre
  • Hear from some of our Nigerian students.
  • Why join our Faculty of Engineering through an articulation programme?
  • Shreya’s journey from India to Strathclyde

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

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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 101 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 33 rankings of University of Strathclyde.

University of Strathclyde achieved #17 in . This is the university’s highest ranking in the 101 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 101 university rankings University of Strathclyde ranks #2 among universities in Glasgow and #5 among universities in Scotland. See all rankings of University of Strathclyde.

In our meta ranking University of Strathclyde ranks #5 among all universities in Scotland and The University of Edinburgh ranks #1. See all rankings of universities in Glasgow. Apart from rankings you may also want to see the ratings from students who attended the universities.
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