UK, world and European rankings

QS World University Rankings

The University is rated 66th in world in the 2012 QS World University Rankings, up from 72nd in 2011.

These rankings were derived using a combination of reputational surveys, staff:student ratios, the proportion of international staff and students and research citations.

QS World University Rankings 2012

Times Higher Education World University Rankings

The University is ranked 14th in the UK, 40th in Europe and 110th in the world according to the 2012-13 Times Higher Education World University Rankings.

Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2012-13

Research Assessment Exercise

The 2008 Research Assessment Exercise confirmed our ranking among the top ten UK research-intensive universities.