The University of Birmingham rises four places in the global ranking

The University of Birmingham has improved its position among the world’s top performing research-intensive universities – rising four places in the QS World University Rankings.

Now ranked 80th in the prestigious global ranking, which is revealed today (4 June), the University performed particularly well in a number of QS categories introduced last year.

Birmingham rose 10 places to 31st in the International Research Network – a measure of the global scope and distribution of the University’s international research partnerships.

Academic reputation also improved with the University ranking at 94 (up 5 places from last year), while the sustainability ranking rose 111 places to 35.

Professor Adam Tickell, Vice-Chancellor and Principal at the University of Birmingham, commented: “Our continued growth in the QS World University Rankings recognizes the University of Birmingham as one of the world’s leading universities. The ranking highlights the importance and impact of our research, the international experience and perspective of our students and our global footprint.”

The QS World University Rankings are the most widely used global rankings and are a measure of a university’s global reputation. The overall rise follows last month’s announcement that seven subjects have placed in the Top 50 of the latest QS World University Rankings by subject.

Two of the University’s five faculty areas are in the top 100 of the prestigious global ranking – with Life Sciences & Medicine at 68 and Arts & Humanities at 64. Sport, Dentistry, English, Theology, Anatomy and Physiology, Performing Arts and Linguistics all are in the Top 50.

Sport is again in the top 10 (6), with linguistics rising 21 places to 28, performing arts up three places to 49 and English up one place to 26. There are 27 subjects in the top 100 – an increase of five from the last. year.

Professor Deborah Longworth, Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Education) said: “Our success in this year’s QS World University Rankings further underlines the fact that, in both Birmingham and Dubai, we offer an academic experience of highest quality at the University of Birmingham, extending and challenging our students with an outstanding, research-intensive education.

“The latest rankings highlight Birmingham as a place for leading scientists, professionals and students who want to be involved in world-class research and gain a degree that will enhance career opportunities around the world.”