The University of Birmingham has again improved its position amongst the best-performing universities in the world – rising four places in this year’s QS World University Rankings.
Now placed 76 in the prestigious global ranking, which is unveiled on 19 Jun, the University has achieved an impressive third successive year of improvement, and its highest position in a decade. Within the UK, Birmingham’s position is better than ever before, at 11th – up two places from last year.
“Our world-class reputation for academic excellence allows us to welcome the best students and researchers from around the globe, and our sustained rise in this influential ranking confirms the University of Birmingham’s status as one of the world’s leading universities.”
–Professor Adam Tickell, Vice-Chancellor & Principal – University of Birmingham
Professor Adam Tickell, Vice-Chancellor and Principal, commented: “As we celebrate our 125th anniversary this year, I’m delighted that Birmingham is continuing to impress. Our world-class reputation for academic excellence allows us to welcome the best students and researchers from around the globe, and our sustained rise in this influential ranking confirms the University of Birmingham’s status as one of the world’s leading universities.”
Birmingham’s success builds on its performance earlier this year in the QS World University Rankings by Subject, which saw six subjects placing in the Top 50 with a further 20 in the top 100.
Professor Deborah Longworth, Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Education) said: “The University of Birmingham is an exciting place to be. Our continuing success in the QS World University Rankings highlights that, in both Birmingham and Dubai, we continue to deliver the highest quality academic experience – stretching and challenging our students to achieve a degree that will enhance professional opportunities around the world, and to contribute to society as leaders, innovators, and global citizens.”
