Just recently, Times Higher Education (THE, referred to as THE) released the 2022 World University Influence Rankings (Impact Rankings 2022). Many universities in the UK are on the list, and their performance is very impressive.
However, what many people did not expect was that the number one university in the UK was not traditional famous universities such as Oxford and Cambridge, which is really surprising... So, what's going on? Before revealing the answer, let’s introduce to you this “unique” world university ranking .
[ What is the influence ranking of world universities ]
As we all know, THE World University Ranking, QS World University Ranking , U.S.News World University Ranking and Soft Science World University Academic Ranking are the four authoritative world university rankings that are widely recognized worldwide. For many students who want to study abroad, these rankings are of great reference value for choosing a school.
So, what's going on with THE's latest ranking of influence in the world?
THE World University Influence Ranking is the ranking first launched by Times Higher Education (THE) in 2019. Including the release of four times this year, it can be said to be a very "young" ranking.
Due to comprehensive factors such as its own influence, this ranking requires colleges and universities to actively submit relevant data to THE to participate in the ranking.
As a pioneering new ranking, THE World University Influence Ranking can be said to be "up with the times". It is evaluated based on the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations , mainly showing the influence of a university on society.
It is worth mentioning that THE World University Influence Ranking is also the only ranking in the world that measures the contribution of universities to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals .
From the official website announcement, it can be found that the ranking involves 17 sustainable development goals, including:
- Eliminate poverty
- End hunger
- Good health and well-being
- Quality education
- Gender equality
- Clean drinking water and sanitation facilities
- Clean energy for everyone
- Decent work and economic growth
- Industry, innovation and infrastructure
- Reduce inequality
- Sustainable cities and communities
- Responsible consumption and production
- Climate action
- Underwater life
- Terrestrial organism
- Peace, justice and strong institutions
- Target partnership
For these 17 SDGs, universities participating in the ranking can submit corresponding data for any one indicator, and universities that provide data including "target partnership" and at least three other SDGs can enter the overall ranking.
When calculating the final score, "Target Partnership" is a must-have , accounting for 22%; the other three SDGs each account for 26%. If a university submits data on more than three other SDGs, the top three indicators are proportionally counted to the total score.
This year, a total of 1,406 universities from 106 different countries and regions entered the final ranking, with a significant increase in the number of candidates compared with 1,117 universities last year.
In this ranking, the performance of British universities can be said to be very impressive.
[ 20 British universities have entered the top 100]
Looking at this year's ranking, is in the top ten, and the UK occupies two seats.
Among them, the number one in the UK is Newcastle University , with a total score of 96.5 points, ranking eighth in the world.
is followed by University of Manchester , with a total score of 96.4 points, ranking ninth in the world and second in the UK.
Looking at this list, among the top 100, there are 20 universities in the UK that are on the list, making it the country with the largest number of universities in this ranking .
Among them, there are 10 British universities that have entered the TOP50, which are:
- Newscar University (ranked 8th),
- University of Manchester (ranked 9th),
- University of Glasgow (ranked 19th),
- University of Leicester (ranked 23rd),
- King's College London (ranked 24th),
- University of Edinburgh (ranked 29th),
- University of Sussex (ranked 23rd),
- University of Sussex (ranked 24th),
- University of Edinburgh (ranked 29th),
- University of Sussex (ranked 29th),
- University of Sussex (ranked 23rd),
- University of Sussex (ranked 23rd),
- University of Sussex (ranked 24th),
- University of Edinburgh (ranked 29th),
- University of Sussex (ranked 29th),
- University of Sussex (ranked 23rd),
- University of Sussex (ranked 23rd),
- Univers No. 37)
- Bournemouth University (ranked 42)
- Exeter University (ranked 42)
- East Anglia University (ranked 47)
The specific list is as follows:
However, after reading this list, many people may not help but ask, why are traditional prestigious schools like Oxford and Cambridge not ranked in the ranking?
In fact, we have already said that this ranking is mainly aimed at institutions that actively submit relevant data to THE, and focuses on the "influence" of a school .
Moreover, it is worth noting that the "influence" here does not refer to the influence of the academic and social status of the university, but the "influence" that the university contributes to society in terms of global issues.
Therefore, the purpose of this ranking is to show the world universities that are committed to solving global problems such as gender inequality, quality education for all, climate change, and achieving peaceful society and economic growth.
It is not difficult to see that this ranking no longer evaluates a university based on the research results, faculty and academic level of the university, but focuses on the impact of the university on some of the most pressing issues in the world.
Although this ranking is different from the traditional ranking, as universities take on more and more roles, their participation in society is getting higher and higher. In the future, this ranking will inevitably become one of the references for international students to choose universities.
Of course, British schools not only perform well in the emerging rankings of the world university influence ranking, but also in the traditional rankings focusing on academics, research and other aspects, the performance of British universities is also wonderful.
[ Excellent British universities ]
Not long ago, Times Higher Education released the 2022 THE World University Rankings. This ranking covers more than 1,600 universities in 99 countries and regions, making it the largest and most diverse university rankings to date.
The entire ranking is based on 13 performance indicators , mainly measuring a school's achievements in four key areas: teaching, research, knowledge transfer and international perspective.
According to the selection of Times Higher Education, Oxford University ranked first in the world, ranking first in the ranking for the sixth consecutive year, and surpassed other universities in the research field and ranked first in the world.
. Among the top 50 schools, there are 8 universities in the UK on the list of ! This includes the fifth-ranked , Cambridge University, .
In addition to the familiar Niu Jian, in the top 50 universities, London occupies 4 , namely Imperial College (ranked 12), University College London (ranked 18), London School of Political Science and Economics (ranked 27), and King's College London (ranked 35).
In addition, the University of Edinburgh (ranked 30), the University of Manchester (ranked 50), the University of Warwick (ranked 78), the University of Glasgow (ranked 86), and the University of Bristol (ranked 92) in the UK also ranks in the top 100.
Coincidentally, in another authoritative ranking, British universities also achieved good results.
According to the 2022 QS World University Rankings, is located in the UK in 4 of the top ten universities, namely the second-ranked University of Oxford, the third-ranked University of Cambridge, the seventh-ranked Imperial College and the eighth-ranked University College London .
Not only that, has 14 disciplines in the UK, and 6 are ranked in the world, and Oxford University alone.
Judging from the rankings of many institutions, the strength of British universities is recognized!
So, why can British universities stand out?
[The Secret of British Colleges and Universities Stand Out]
In different types of university rankings, British colleges and universities can achieve good results, and is closely related to the UK's great emphasis on education.
UK education has a history of 800 years and is a model of Western education.
British people pay attention to education starts with basic education. Schools respect children's personalized growth and will regularly carry out flexible and interesting interactive classes.
At the same time, the UK also has a leading international scientific research level, which can allow children to get the most cutting-edge knowledge and broaden their horizons.
Moreover, British schools pay great attention to the combination of theory and practice, and attach great importance to the cultivation of children's excellent qualities. At the same time, the UK is also a very diverse country with an inclusive and diverse atmosphere and a good learning environment. These will be of great benefit to children's future work and life.
Because of this, UK school education not only has many well-known politicians and Nobel Prize winners, but also is a holy place for world-renowned entrepreneurs and politicians from all over the world to cultivate future generations.
In the context of economic globalization and expanding international education exchanges and cooperation, in order to increase the source of economic resources, enhance the reputation of higher education, and maintain global education competitiveness, the British government has always been actively exploring and constantly attracting the best international students.
A report from KCL shows that in 2018/2019, the total number of international students in the UK reached 485,645, accounting for 21% of the total number of students in the UK, and nearly 343,000 international students are from countries outside the EU.
Among them, the number of Chinese students in has increased significantly. It has increased from 25,000 in 2006/2007 to 120,000 in 2018/2019, accounting for 35% of the total number of non- EU students, almost five times that of India.
If not counted as the EU, Chinese students have also become the largest group of international students in the UK in recent years.
So many outstanding talents are constantly attracted to various universities in the UK from all over the world. With the high-quality and stable faculty, scientific research capabilities and academic environment of British universities, it is no wonder that British universities are among the best in all rankings.
. Among the many cities in the UK, London is the leader and the first choice for students.
In the "2022 Best Study Abroad Cities Ranking" released by QS, London has been selected as the world's best study abroad city for three consecutive years.
It is not difficult to understand that London can stand out among major cities around the world.
First of all, London is the political, economic, cultural and financial center of the UK, and basically occupies the best resources. Whether during school or after graduation, the opportunities people have are incomparable to other cities.
Secondly, London has a long history and a strong cultural and artistic atmosphere. There are many museums, libraries and art galleries, which can provide the best learning experience.
Finally, London not only excels in higher education, but also has full advantages in investing in employment. London is the preferred city for business investment and immigration worldwide, according to a study conducted by Henley & Partners in conjunction with Deep Knowledge Analytics.
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Overall, the UK's education is well-known worldwide. Due to its many high-quality schools and high scientific research level, the UK is the place of study that many students in the world dream of, and attracts many overseas students to come here to exchange and study every year.
, and London, as the capital of the UK, is not only the best city in the world to study abroad, but also won many championships such as the best city in the world and the best immigrant city in the world. It occupies a number of resource advantages, which can also help children's learning and growth.
In addition, as a world-renowned economic and financial capital, London also has strong advantages in employment. A good educational environment and rich employment opportunities are also important reasons why many parents and students choose London.
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