QS World Rankings 2022: Most Improved Universities in the United Kingdom
QS World Rankings 2022: Most Improved Universities in the United Kingdom
The UK has over 100 universities across the nation, in fact, it numbers 140 to be exact. That is an impressive number of universities for such a geographically small area, so it comes as no surprise that the UK has an excellent reputation for providing world-class education.
The UK is commonly known for its traditional Oxbridge and Russel Group universities, but there is another group of new rising stars. We’ve compiled a list of the 12 most improved universities with some reasons as to why they’re worth considering.
- Swansea University
2022 UK Rank: 56
World Rank Increase: +34
Swansea features in the top quarter of the British Universities sporting leagues and its international sports village is just five minutes from the Singleton campus. The university features an eight-lane track, training centre, climbing wall and array of pitches for student clubs to use. It is also a great resource for sports science research, an area of study Swansea is well known for. All in all, Swansea University is the place to be if you want to pursue a career or degree in sports!
- Herriot-Watt University
2022 UK Rank: 43
World Rank Increase: +31
Herriot-Watt University is particularly well-known for providing high-quality engineering and science degrees. Its students can enjoy studying in one of its five campuses across Scotland, Malaysia and the United Arab Emirates, however its main campus is in Edinburgh, Scotland.
- University of East Anglia (UEA)
2022 UK Rank: 46
World Rank Increase: +26
UEA prides itself on its strong research on important issues such as cancer, dementia and water security. It is particularly popular amongst international students for its medical programme, where you will graduate as a fully-fledged NHS doctor. UEA also offers its international students a wide range of financial scholarships.
- Aston University, Birmingham
2022 UK Rank: 59
World Rank Increase: +26
Aston University is located in the vibrant and affordable city of Birmingham, which is a hubbub of different cultures and ethnicities. It provides excellent Medicine and Business courses and is especially known for offering its graduates excellent employability prospects. Its Business School holds triple accreditation which has only been given to 73 business schools across the world.
- City, University of London
2022 UK Rank: 48
World Rank Increase: +20
City, University of London is a leading university, focusing on business and the professions, such as Law, Psychology or Engineering. Its central London location means students can benefit from easy links to industry and increased access to internship opportunities.
- Newcastle University
2022 UK Rank: 31
World Rank Increase: +18
Newcastle University has been providing the world with cutting-edge research since 1834. Originally established as a medicine school, it now offers over 160 degrees to choose from. With campuses not only in Newcastle, London, Singapore and Malaysia, Newcastle University has a global reach and international employer links. The Malaysian campus offers UK undergraduate medical education while the Singaporean campus offers engineering degrees.
- Brunel University London
2022 UK Rank: 51
World Rank Increase: +17
Brunel University London offers silver rated education as ranked by the Teaching Excellence Framework. Not only that, but it has also over 100 scholarships available to its international student body and is well-respected for its high graduate employability rate.
- University of Stirling
2022 UK Rank: 58
World Rank Increase: +14
Located in the quaint Scottish countryside, Stirling is the place to be if you’d like to experience the perfect mix of rural and city life. It’s rated first in the UK and fifth in the world for its warm and friendly campus, which stretches over 350-acres and is host to more than 130 clubs and societies. Moreover, it is committed to offering its students the best employment opportunities and is ranked 15 in the world for its career services.
- University of Southampton
2022 UK Rank: 12
World Rank Increase: +13
The University of Southampton is a founding member of the prestigious Russell Group of universities and offers more than 300-degree programmes. Furthermore, it is at the forefront of pioneering cancer immunotherapy research, and its engineering department leads performance sport research thanks to its large-scale facilities such as wind tunnels and towing tanks.
- Cardiff University
2022 UK Rank: 33
World Rank Increase: +8
Situated at the heart of the Welsh capital of Cardiff, international students get to experience the unique and thriving Welsh culture and language. It is the only Welsh university in the Russel Group and offers more than 300 undergraduate degrees and 200 taught master’s degrees and diplomas.
- University of Bath
2022 UK Rank: 35
World Rank Increase: +7
Bath is commonly considered as one of the most beautiful cities in the UK. It’s famed for its beautiful green spaces and Georgian architecture, and was designated as a World Heritage Site in 1987. However, it’s also popular for its excellent university and in 2014 the Research Excellence Framework graded 87% of Bath’s research activities as being world leading and internationally excellent.
- University of Leicester
2022 UK Rank: 42
World Rank Increase: +6
Leicester is one of the most ethnically diverse areas of the UK and the University of Leicester prides itself for its social inclusiveness. Additionally, the city is one of the most affordable places to live in the nation, and the university is frequently ranked as the most affordable university in the UK. So, a tight budget does not have to stop you from attending a top university!
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