UCL ranks in the top 10 globally in 10 subject areas in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023 – the world’s most consulted university ranking – with two subjects ranked first in the world.
IOE, UCL’s Faculty of Education and Society, maintained its position as first in the world for Education for the tenthyear in a row, the first time this has been achieved for any subject.
It was joined by The Bartlett, UCL’s Faculty of the Built Environment, ranked first in the world in 2023 for Architectureand Built Environment, and the faculty remained first in the UK for the ninth year in a row.
A total of 25 out of 43 subjects were ranked higher compared to last year for UCL, including Chemistry (up 13 places), Materials Science (up 11 places), Geology (up nine places) and Geophysics (up eight places).
Professor Geraint Rees, UCL Vice-Provost (Research, Innovation & Global Engagement), said: “These rankings reflect the hard work and dedication of many thousands of colleagues throughout UCL and are testimony to their individual and collective commitment to academic excellence. It is particularly pleasing to see the IOE maintain their position as world leader for the tenth year running, now joined by TheBartlett, UCL’s Faculty of the Built Environment.We are very proud of the world-leading quality of our education, research and impact and this recognition of our growing strengths across a wide range of disciplines.”
Professor Li Wei, Dean and Director of IOE, said: “To be ranked first in the world in any single year is a tremendous achievement; to be ranked first for 10 years in a row is truly outstanding.I am incredibly proud and appreciative that IOE’s excellence has been recognized in this way by our peers and wider stakeholders.This performance reflects the commitment of all IOE colleagues, academics and professional services staff who support their work and our students, as well as the impact of our international network of alumni as they put their learning into practice in their workplaces and communities.”
The 10 subject areas where UCL ranks in the global top 10 are Education (1), Architecture & Built Environment (1), Archaeology (3),Anthropology (4), Pharmacy & Pharmacology (4), Psychology (5), Geography (6), Medicine (6), Anatomy & Physiology (6), and Biological Sciences (8).
Professor Christoph Lindner, Dean of The Bartlett, UCL’s Faculty of the Built Environment, said: “The Bartlett’s position as #1 in this year’s Architecture and Built Environment subject rankingis a testament to the depth and breadth of expertise in The Bartlett community, and the importance we place on mobilising our creativity and knowledge to build a better future. I want to congratulate our students, researchers, educators and professional staff for this recognition of their inspiring and impactful work.”
To compile the subject rankings, QS used five key metrics (including academic reputation, research performance based on citations impact, and graduate employability), the precise weighting of which varies by subject to reflect differing research practices across disciplines.
A total of 1,597 universities in 161 locations across the world were ranked across 54 academic disciplines.
The QS World University Rankings, which rank universities overallrather than at subject level, will be published later this year. The last edition of these rankings placed UCL at joint eighthin the world.
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The Bartlett is ranked #1 in the world in Architecture and the Built Environment for the second year in a row, and remains #1 in the UK for the tenth year in a row (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024).
Is UCL top 10 in the world? ›
UCL remains ranked in the top 10 globally in 10 subject areas in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024, the world's most consulted university ranking, including two first-place rankings.
What is the most respected university ranking system? ›
QS World University Ranking
Arguably the most popular university ranking list, QS provides an overall ranking, as well as sub-categories by region, subject area and employability.
Why is UCL ranked so highly? ›
UCL has a history of academic excellence and is consistently ranked among the world's top universities, with many of our faculties leading their fields. We're renowned for our world-class research, global influence and impact across a broad range of subjects.
Is UCL a Tier 1 school? ›
UCL Rankings 2024
University College London is one of the top-ranked universities across the UK as well as around the Globe. The university is known for its state-of-the-art research facility and high-quality education for its students.
What is the UCL acceptance rate? ›
According to the latest report of UCAS in 2022, UCL received 47,884 applications and recorded an acceptance rate of 63%. This includes 40,996 full-time and 6,888 part-time students.
Is UCL as good as Harvard? ›
The UK is home to five of the world's top twenty universities, with four of those (Oxford, Cambridge, Imperial and UCL) ranked in the top ten. UCL has held a top 10 position since 2013, among global peers including MIT, Stanford and Harvard.
Is UCL hard to get into? ›
Yes, University College London (UCL) is a hard university to get into. As a rule of thumb, degrees at UCL are very competitive. So you'll need top marks (think three As or A*s) to stand out. Admission is a challenge, but with the right mindset, good grades and a strong personal statement it's totally doable.
Is UCL an elite university? ›
UCL is ranked among the top 10 universities worldwide for the 12th year running, in the 2024 QS World University Rankings. The university now ranks ninth, putting it in the top 1% of the nearly 1,500 institutions assessed.
What is the hardest university to get into ranking? ›
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- 1. California Institute of Technology. ...
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World University Rankings
| Rank | University | |
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| 1 | Harvard University | North America |
| 2 | Stanford University | North America |
| 3 | California Institute of Technology (Caltech) | North America |
| 4 | Peking University | Asia |
45 more rowsWhile not as lavishly funded as Harvard, Oxford is renowned for its research in humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences. The university's European location and extensive collaborations with institutions across the continent make it an ideal choice for research with a European or global perspective.
Is UCL as good as Ivy League? ›
UCL and Imperial are as prestigious as all Ivies bar Harvard, Yale and Princeton. That would be prestige based on students IQ and abilities. If we are looking at prestige based on family background and wealth, the Ivies might be slightly more prestigious as they are private and target rich kids who can afford them.
Is UCL better than Princeton? ›
Its research output and impact have seen UCL move up to eighth place this year in the Quacquarelli Symonds world university rankings, ahead of Yale and Princeton despite having investments and reserves only a fraction of those enjoyed by the Ivy League members.
Is UCL good or not? ›
UCL is ranked 9 in QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities and has an overall score of 4.2 stars, according to student reviews on Studyportals, the best place to find out how students rate their study and living experience at universities from all over the world.
What is UCL Law School ranked in the world? ›
In the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024 by subject: law, UCL Laws is ranked 12th in the world.
What is Bartlett High School ranked in the national rankings? ›
Bartlett High School 2024 Rankings
Bartlett High School is ranked #5,179 in the National Rankings. Schools are ranked on their performance on state-required tests, graduation and how well they prepare students for college. Read more about how we rank the Best High Schools.
What is UCL history ranked in the world? ›
QS World University Rankings by Subject 2022: History 2022
| Rank | University | Citations per Paper |
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| 15 | UCL United Kingdom | 92 |
| 16 | Leiden University Netherlands | 83.7 |
| 17 | King's College London United Kingdom | 91.8 |
| 18 | University of Toronto Canada | 91.9 |
21 more rowsUCL is 6th in the world for Medicine and No. 1 in London (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024), and ranked 7th for Medicine in the Times Higher World University Rankings 2024 by subject (Clinical and Health). We have been educating doctors and scientists in London since 1834.
