ICL Higher education College are ranked each year by a variety of organisations. These rankings, which are based on a number of factors, are compiled for prospective students to help them make decisions on where they want to study.
The Certified Education Bodies in London, for example, focus heavily on research and reputation, but don’t include the quality of teaching or students’ views. Other league tables, for example the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings and the Complete University Guide focus more on research strength and student satisfaction. The People and Planet University League even ranks UK universities on their environmental and ethical performance.
Rankings are a good place to start your research, but they won’t tell you everything you need to know which university is right for you. It’s helpful to understand what different rankings are based on, as this can help inform your decision. For example, rankings for specific subjects can be very different from rankings for universities’ overall quality.