NCUK University Partners excel in QS World University Rankings: Europe 2025
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NCUK is proud to share the fantastic performance of our partner universities in the QS World University Rankings: Europe 2025. These rankings feature distinct indicators tailored to showcase the region’s strengths in research and international diversity.
The University of Manchester is the highest-placing NCUK University Partner in this ranking, achieving 7th place. This achievement underscores the university’s dedication to excellence in education, research, and global impact.
In addition to The University of Manchester, several other NCUK University Partners have also secured themselves in the top 20 of the QS Europe rankings including the University of Bristol, University of Birmingham and University of Leeds.
This means that four NCUK University Partners are recognised among the very best in Europe, reinforcing NCUK’s commitment to providing exceptional pathways for students.
The success of our partners extends well beyond the top 20. In total:
- 9 university partners in the Top 50
- 13 university partners in the Top 100
The QS World University Rankings: Europe 2025 evaluates institutions based on a comprehensive set of criteria, including academic reputation, employer reputation, faculty/student ratio, international faculty ratio, international student ratio, and research impact. The excellent performance of NCUK University Partners across these metrics demonstrates their significant commitment to academic excellence and their role in advancing knowledge and innovation.
In the pursuit of academic excellence, our partner universities have once again demonstrated their commitment to world-class education. This is a testament to their unwavering dedication to research, international diversity, and innovation.
We are immensely proud to see our partners participate and excel in these rankings. This achievement underscores the value of our mission at NCUK – to provide students with exceptional pathways to these leading institutions. Congratulations to all our partner universities for their outstanding performance and for setting the bar high in the realm of higher education.
Holly Searson, Head of University Partnerships at NCUK
NCUK’s mission is to offer students unparalleled opportunities to pursue higher education at leading universities around the world. Students choosing to study at any of these top-ranked universities can be confident in receiving an education that meets and exceeds international standards of excellence.