Two weeks ago, QS released the 2023 World University Rankings, among which Oxford and Cambridge universities , no matter how many years of ranking shuffle, no matter which educational institution is in the world university comprehensive ranking Both and can maintain their position in the top 10 in the world. They are also the only two British universities that many people who do not know about studying in the UK know.
So if we broaden the dimensions of the examination, how many British schools can maintain the top position in the world university rankings like Oxbridge?
Through QS’s annual comprehensive ranking of world universities from 2012 to 2023, Brother Hui found the following 7 British universities. No matter how the ranking indicators change, they can still achieve "I remain unmoved". firmly occupies the top spot in the world. A spot on the 50 list!
Next, Brother Hui will reveal to you which colleges have such strong comprehensive strength!
1. University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge is the second oldest university in the English-speaking world. Its more than 800 years of school history brings together Isaac Newton, Kelvin, Maxwell, Bohr, Born, Dirac. , Oppenheimer, Hawking, Darwin, Watson, Crick, Malthus, Marshall, Keynes, Turing, Wiles, Hua Luogeng and other scientific giants.
School rankings in QS 2012-2023 ↓↓
Advantage majors
Similar to Oxford University , Cambridge University also has quite a few advantage majors. Among them, life science-related majors ranked second in the world in 2022; humanities and arts, business and economics-related majors ranked third in the world in 2022.
Specifically, computer science, natural science, pharmacy , mathematics, law, economics, English, history and other majors are popular for applications and are also majors in which the school has a comparative advantage.
IELTS requires
with a total score of 7.5 and no individual score lower than 7.0.
2. University of Oxford
The University of Oxford is the oldest university in the English-speaking world and the second oldest existing higher education institution in the world. The school has produced a number of scientific masters who are leading the times, and has trained a large number of epoch-making art masters and heads of state, including 28 British Prime Ministers and dozens of heads of state and political and business leaders around the world. The University of Oxford has a lofty academic status and widespread influence in many fields such as mathematics, physics, medicine, law, and business, and is recognized as one of the top higher education institutions in the world today.
School rankings in QS 2012-2023 ↓↓
Advantage majors
Oxford University has many advantage majors, and almost the entire school's majors are among the best in the world. Among them, clinical medicine related majors will be ranked first in the world in 2022; engineering and social sciences related majors will be ranked 2nd in the world in 2022; life science related majors will be ranked 2nd in the world in 2022. Subject ranking ranks 3rd.
In addition, the most famous major at Oxford University is PPE (philosophy, politICs and economics), followed by law and Said Business School's business major . There are not a few applicants competing for these majors every year.
IELTS requirements
Except for some majors (such as computer science, mathematics, statistics, etc.) which require a total score of 7.0 and no individual component less than 6.5, most other majors require an overall score of 7.5 and no individual component less than 7.0 before you can apply.
3. Imperial College (IC)
Imperial College was founded in London, England in 1907. It was founded by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert in 1845 as the Royal Academy of Sciences, the British Imperial Academy, and the Royal School of Mines. , the City and Guilds College of London merged and was once a member of University of London . Among the alumni of the college, there are 14 Nobel Prize winners and 3 Fields Medal winners.
School rankings in QS 2012-2023 ↓↓
Advantage majors
Imperial College’s advantage majors are mainly concentrated in science and engineering, among which clinical medicine-related majors ranked third in the world in 2022; computer science majors in 2022 world discipline Ranked 10th; physical science-related majors ranked 11th in the world in 2022.
In addition, engineering technology majors such as civil engineering, electronic engineering, chemical engineering, and mechanical engineering are also well-known, ranking 14th in the world in 2022.
IELTS requirements
Undergraduate: the total score is no less than 6.5 points, and no individual component is less than 6.0;
Postgraduate students: the total score is no less than 7.0 points, and no individual component is less than 6.0.
4. University College London (UCL)
University College London was founded in London, England in 1826. It is the world's top public research university and is the founding college of the University of London, Russell University Group and European Research University Alliance Founding member, together with Oxford University, Cambridge University, Imperial College, London School of Economics and Political Science, it is also known as the Golden Triangle prestigious school and G5 super elite university.
School rankings in QS 2012-2023↓↓
Advantage majors
University College London’s humanities and arts majors are ranked 5th in the 2022 World Subject Rankings; clinical medicine majors are ranked 8th in the 2022 World Subject Rankings.
In addition, its education, architecture and archeology majors are ranked high in other world disciplines. Overall, UCL's majors are more comprehensive, with more subject types, and they are all well developed.
IELTS requirements
The total score is not less than 6.5, and the individual score is not less than 6.0
5. University of Edinburgh
The University of Edinburgh was founded in 1583. It is a public research university located in Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland, UK. It is also the highest institution of higher education in Scotland and one of the seven classical universities. In its more than four hundred years of history, the University of Edinburgh has trained many figures who have made outstanding contributions to the development of human society.
School rankings in QS 2012-2023 ↓↓
Advantage majors
The humanities and arts fields of the University of Edinburgh are ranked 10th in the 2022 THE Times World University disciplines, and life science-related majors are ranked 31st in the disciplines.
Specifically, the school's architecture, mass media, accounting and finance, hotel and tourism management, and art and design majors are all relatively advantageous majors.
IELTS requires
with a total score of 6.5 and no individual score lower than 6.0.
6. University of Manchester
The University of Manchester was founded in 1824. It is a world-leading comprehensive research university located in Manchester, England, a British red brick university, and one of the founding members of the Russell University Group in the United Kingdom. There are 25 Nobel Prize winners among current and past faculty and students of the University of Manchester. In the 2020 UK Graduate Job Market Report released by High Fliers Research, the University of Manchester ranked first in the UK for the third consecutive year in the ranking of the UK's most popular universities by top employers.
School ranking in QS 2012-2023 ↓↓
Advantage majors
The social science field of the University of Manchester is ranked 29th in THE2022 World University Subject Rankings, and the field of business and economics is ranked 29th in THE2022 Ranked 32nd in the World University Subject Rankings, Humanities and Arts Class 38 in THE2022 World University Rankings by Subject.
Business, economics, engineering, chemistry, electronics, mathematics, physics, computer, medicine, pharmacy, law, drama, music and other majors at the University of Manchester are all relatively advantageous majors.
IELTS requirements
Undergraduate: the total score is no less than 6.0, and no individual component is less than 5.5;
Postgraduate: the total score is no less than 6.5, and no individual component is less than 6.0.
7. King's College London (KCL)
King's College London is a prestigious public comprehensive research university in the UK. It was founded in 1829 by King George IV and Prime Minister the Duke of Wellington on the banks of the Thames in London. It is the fourth oldest university in England. .
School rankings in QS 2012-2023 ↓↓
Advantage majors
The clinical medicine field of King's College London ranks 12th in the 2022THE World University Subject Rankings, among which dentistry is considered its trump card major. Secondly, its field of humanities and arts is also relatively high in the 2022THE World University Subject Ranking, ranking 26th. Its philosophy, media, history, literature, and politics majors are all relatively advantageous projects.
IELTS requires
The total score is not less than 6, and the individual score is not less than 5.5. The maximum requirement is a total score of 7.5, with no individual score lower than 7.0.
The seven universities above have still maintained their position in the QS top50 after ten years, and their comprehensive strength has been widely recognized. Among them, four famous G5 schools in the UK have appeared. LSE is a pity that they have not always maintained their position. In addition to G5, the University of Edinburgh, the University of Manchester and KCL also performed very well. If students want to apply for school, you can give priority to the above options~
