University of St Andrews Rankings 2024-25
St. Andrews, United Kingdom
- Cost of Living£ 15,804
- Tuition Fee From£ 21,390
- Country Rank-
- Batch Strength9,500
- Global Diversity36%
- Gender Ratio41:59
The University of St Andrews, Scotland's oldest university founded in 1413, continues to uphold its prestigious reputation in global and national rankings. Looking ahead to 2025, The Complete University Guide places St Andrews 4th among UK universities, maintaining its consistent position from 2024 and 2023. However, the QS World University Rankings for 2025 show a slight decline to 104th globally, down from 95th in 2024 and 96th in 2023. The 2024 rankings paint a mixed picture: while THE (Times Higher Education) Rankings show improvement with St Andrews rising to 193rd globally from 201st in 2023 and 2022, the US News & World Report Global Universities Rankings indicate a decrease to 394th from 352nd in 2023. Notably, The Guardian University Guide for 2024 reaffirms St Andrews' excellence, ranking it 1st among UK universities for the second consecutive year. Located in the picturesque coastal town of St Andrews, Fife, the university excels in disciplines such as International Relations, Physics and Astronomy, English, and Philosophy, offering a unique blend of medieval and modern campus architecture alongside renowned golf courses.
University of St Andrews - QS Ranking 2025
In the QS World University Rankings for 2025, the University of St Andrews is ranked 104th globally, slightly decreasing from its position of 95th in 2024 and 96th in 2023. This ranking reflects St Andrews' consistent presence among the top global universities, known for its academic excellence and research contributions.
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Ranked by |
2023 |
2024 |
2025 |
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Europe |
- |
38 |
- |
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World University |
96 |
95 |
104 |
University of St Andrews - US News & World Report Ranking
In the US News & World Report Global Universities Rankings for 2024, the University of St Andrews was ranked 394th globally, showing a slight decrease from its position of 352nd in 2023 and 342nd in 2022. These rankings reflect St Andrews' ongoing commitment to academic excellence and research impact on a global scale.
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Ranked by |
2022 |
2023 |
2024 |
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Global Universities |
342 |
352 |
394 |
University of St Andrews - THE (Times Higher Education) Ranking 2024
In the THE (Times Higher Education) Rankings for 2024, the University of St Andrews improved its position to 193rd globally, maintaining its consistency from 201st in both 2022 and 2023.
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Ranked by |
2022 |
2023 |
2024 |
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University |
201 |
201 |
193 |
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University of St Andrews - The Guardian Ranking 2024
In The Guardian University Guide Ranking for 2024, the University of St Andrews maintained its prestigious position as 1st among UK universities, continuing its exceptional performance from 2023 when it also held the top spot.
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Ranked by |
2022 |
2023 |
2024 |
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University |
3 |
1 |
1 |
University of St Andrews - The Complete University Guide Ranking 2025
In The Complete University Guide Ranking for 2025, the University of St Andrews maintains its position as 4th among UK universities, consistent with its ranking in 2024 and 2023.
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Ranked by |
2023 |
2024 |
2025 |
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UK University |
4 |
4 |
4 |
University of St Andrews - QS Ranking 2025
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Ranked by |
2023 |
2024 |
2025 |
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Accounting and Finance |
151 |
151 |
- |
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Biological Sciences |
201 |
201 |
- |
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Engineering and Technology |
401 |
- |
- |
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Law and Legal Studies |
- |
201 |
- |
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Mathematics |
201 |
201 |
- |
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Medicine |
351 |
351 |
- |
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Physics and Astronomy |
151 |
151 |
- |
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Politics |
51 |
51 |
- |
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Sociology |
- |
151 |
- |
University of St Andrews - THE (Times Higher Education) Ranking 2024
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Ranked by |
2022 |
2023 |
2024 |
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Arts and Humanities |
36 |
46 |
45 |
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Clinical and Health |
301 |
301 |
251 |
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Life Sciences |
151 |
151 |
126 |
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PG Business and Economics |
151 |
176 |
251 |
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PG Computer Science |
501 |
601 |
601 |
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Psychology |
70 |
83 |
92 |
University of St Andrews - The Guardian Ranking 2024
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Ranked by |
2022 |
2023 |
2024 |
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Business and Management |
4 |
2 |
1 |
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Economics |
3 |
1 |
2 |
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Media and Film Studies |
2 |
- |
2 |
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Medicine |
8 |
5 |
3 |
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Physics |
2 |
4 |
5 |
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Politics |
1 |
- |
- |
University of St Andrews - The Complete University Guide Ranking 2025
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Ranked by |
2023 |
2024 |
2025 |
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Biological Sciences |
12 |
11 |
12 |
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Business and Management Studies UK |
7 |
8 |
6 |
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Communication and Media Studies |
15 |
13 |
12 |
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Computer Science |
5 |
10 |
4 |
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Medicine |
9 |
14 |
10 |
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Physics and Astronomy |
2 |
9 |
11 |
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Psychology |
6 |
4 |
3 |
Course Ranking
B.A.
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Ranked by |
2022 |
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The Guardian - Politics |
1 |
B.E. / B.Tech
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Ranked by |
2023 |
2024 |
2025 |
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The Complete University Guide - Computer Science |
5 |
10 |
4 |
B.J.M.C.
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Ranked by |
2022 |
2023 |
2024 |
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The Guardian - Media and Film Studies |
2 |
- |
2 |
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The Complete University Guide - Communication and Media Studies |
- |
15 |
13 |
B.Sc.
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Ranked by |
2022 |
2023 |
2024 |
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The Complete University Guide - Biological Sciences |
- |
12 |
11 |
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The Complete University Guide - Psychology |
- |
6 |
4 |
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The Complete University Guide - Physics and Astronomy |
- |
2 |
9 |
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The Guardian - Physics |
2 |
4 |
5 |
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BBA
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Ranked by |
2022 |
2023 |
2024 |
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The Guardian - Business and Management |
4 |
2 |
1 |
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The Complete University Guide - Business and Management Studies UK |
- |
7 |
8 |
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The Guardian - Economics |
3 |
1 |
2 |
LL.M.
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Ranked by |
2021 |
2024 |
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QS - Law and Legal Studies |
- |
201 |
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ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) - Law |
201 |
- |
M.A.
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Ranked by |
2021 |
2022 |
2023 |
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QS - Politics |
- |
51 |
51 |
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ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) - Political Sciences |
201 |
201 |
201 |
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THE (Times Higher Education) - Arts and Humanities |
- |
36 |
46 |
MBBS
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Ranked by |
2022 |
2023 |
2024 |
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The Guardian - Medicine |
8 |
5 |
3 |
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The Complete University Guide - Medicine |
- |
9 |
14 |
MIM
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Ranked by |
2022 |
2023 |
2024 |
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QS - Accounting and Finance |
101 |
151 |
151 |
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THE (Times Higher Education) - PG Business and Economics |
151 |
176 |
251 |
MS
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Ranked by |
2021 |
2022 |
2023 |
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QS - Physics and Astronomy |
- |
151 |
151 |
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QS - Mathematics |
- |
201 |
201 |
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QS - Biological Sciences |
- |
201 |
201 |
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QS - Engineering and Technology |
- |
340 |
401 |
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ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) - Mathematics |
301 |
401 |
- |
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ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) - Physics |
201 |
201 |
301 |
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THE (Times Higher Education) - Life Sciences |
- |
151 |
151 |
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THE (Times Higher Education) - PG Computer Science |
- |
501 |
601 |
Others PG
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Ranked by |
2022 |
2023 |
2024 |
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QS - Medicine |
401 |
351 |
351 |
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THE (Times Higher Education) - Psychology |
70 |
83 |
92 |
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THE (Times Higher Education) - Clinical and Health |
301 |
301 |
251 |
Accounting & Commerce
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Ranked by |
2022 |
2023 |
2024 |
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QS - Accounting and Finance |
101 |
151 |
151 |
Arts ( Fine / Visual / Performing )
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Ranked by |
2022 |
2023 |
2024 |
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THE (Times Higher Education) - Arts and Humanities |
36 |
46 |
45 |
Business & Management Studies
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Ranked by |
2022 |
2023 |
2024 |
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The Guardian - Business and Management |
4 |
2 |
1 |
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The Complete University Guide - Business and Management Studies UK |
- |
7 |
8 |
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The Guardian - Economics |
3 |
1 |
2 |
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THE (Times Higher Education) - PG Business and Economics |
151 |
176 |
251 |
Engineering
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Ranked by |
2022 |
2023 |
2024 |
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QS - Engineering and Technology |
340 |
401 |
- |
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THE (Times Higher Education) - PG Computer Science |
501 |
601 |
601 |
Humanities & Social Sciences
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Ranked by |
2021 |
2022 |
2023 |
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QS - Politics |
- |
51 |
51 |
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ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) - Political Sciences |
201 |
201 |
201 |
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The Complete University Guide - Psychology |
- |
- |
6 |
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THE (Times Higher Education) - Psychology |
- |
70 |
83 |
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The Guardian - Politics |
- |
1 |
- |
Law
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Ranked by |
2021 |
2024 |
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QS - Law and Legal Studies |
- |
201 |
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ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) - Law |
201 |
- |
Mass Communication & Media
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Ranked by |
2022 |
2023 |
2024 |
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The Guardian - Media and Film Studies |
2 |
- |
2 |
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The Complete University Guide - Communication and Media Studies |
- |
15 |
13 |
Medicine & Health Sciences
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Ranked by |
2022 |
2023 |
2024 |
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QS - Medicine |
401 |
351 |
351 |
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The Guardian - Medicine |
8 |
5 |
3 |
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THE (Times Higher Education) - Clinical and Health |
301 |
301 |
251 |
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The Complete University Guide - Medicine |
- |
9 |
14 |
Science
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Ranked by |
2021 |
2022 |
2023 |
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QS - Physics and Astronomy |
- |
151 |
151 |
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QS - Mathematics |
- |
201 |
201 |
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QS - Biological Sciences |
- |
201 |
201 |
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ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) - Mathematics |
301 |
401 |
- |
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ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) - Physics |
201 |
201 |
301 |
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The Complete University Guide - Biological Sciences |
- |
- |
12 |
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The Complete University Guide - Physics and Astronomy |
- |
- |
2 |
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The Guardian - Physics |
- |
2 |
4 |
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THE (Times Higher Education) - Life Sciences |
- |
151 |
151 |
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The Complete University Guide - Computer Science |
- |
- |
5 |
Biology
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Ranked by |
2022 |
2023 |
2024 |
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QS - Biological Sciences |
201 |
201 |
201 |
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The Complete University Guide - Biological Sciences |
- |
12 |
11 |
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THE (Times Higher Education) - Life Sciences |
151 |
151 |
126 |
Business Economics
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Ranked by |
2022 |
2023 |
2024 |
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The Guardian - Economics |
3 |
1 |
2 |
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THE (Times Higher Education) - PG Business and Economics |
151 |
176 |
251 |
Computer Science
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Ranked by |
2023 |
2024 |
2025 |
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The Complete University Guide - Computer Science |
5 |
10 |
4 |
Computer Science Engineering
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Ranked by |
2022 |
2023 |
2024 |
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THE (Times Higher Education) - PG Computer Science |
501 |
601 |
601 |
Mathematics
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Ranked by |
2021 |
2022 |
2023 |
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QS - Mathematics |
- |
201 |
201 |
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ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) - Mathematics |
301 |
401 |
- |
Physics
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Ranked by |
2021 |
2022 |
2023 |
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QS - Physics and Astronomy |
- |
151 |
151 |
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ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) - Physics |
201 |
201 |
301 |
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The Complete University Guide - Physics and Astronomy |
- |
- |
2 |
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The Guardian - Physics |
- |
2 |
4 |
Politics
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Ranked by |
2022 |
2023 |
2024 |
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QS - Politics |
51 |
51 |
51 |
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The Guardian - Politics |
1 |
- |
- |
Accounting
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Ranked by |
2022 |
2023 |
2024 |
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QS - Accounting and Finance |
101 |
151 |
151 |
Political Science
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Ranked by |
2021 |
2022 |
2023 |
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QS - Politics |
- |
51 |
51 |
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ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) - Political Sciences |
201 |
201 |
201 |
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The Guardian - Politics |
- |
1 |
- |
Psychology
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Ranked by |
2022 |
2023 |
2024 |
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The Complete University Guide - Psychology |
- |
6 |
4 |
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THE (Times Higher Education) - Psychology |
70 |
83 |
92 |
Sociology
|
Ranked by |
2024 |
|
QS - Sociology |
151 |
Year
QS Ranks
US News Ranks
2023
#96
#352
2022
#91
#352
2021
#91
#342