Leeds Beckett University has been placed for the second consecutive year in a league table ranking the world’s best universities.

The Times Higher Education (THE) 2018 World University Rankings features 1,000 institutions from 77 different countries, with Leeds Beckett being ranked in the 601-800 band and placing joint 67th of the 93 UK universities assessed.

The THE assessors have committed to restricting the official World University Rankings to an elite top 1,000, as they focus their data and methodology on similarly minded, research-active and globally focused institutions – rather than all the 20,000 or so higher education institutions across the world.

Speaking about the results, Professor Peter Slee, Vice Chancellor of Leeds Beckett University, said: “To be recognised as one of the world’s top universities is a great accolade. The growing strength of our research profile, the depth of our employer-led partnerships and the very strong employment record of our graduates help underpin our achievement. But most importantly our world ranking recognises the great skills and professionalism of the dedicated staff who work here.”

Leeds Beckett University were also recognised as finalists in the Higher Education Academy’s (HEA) inaugural Global Teaching Excellence Award (GTEA) at an awards ceremony in London.

The award, launched by the HEA in February, recognises outstanding institution-wide approaches to teaching and were open to all universities and higher education providers worldwide.

Leeds Beckett was one of 27 institutions from across the world shortlisted for the award by an international panel of judges.  Sixteen universities from the UK were on the shortlist, with five from Australia, as well as others from the Netherlands, Norway, Hong Kong, South Africa and Switzerland.

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The Leeds Beckett University based in England, UK offers admissions to undergraduate, graduate as well as distance learning and short courses. Regarded as one of the best UK universities for international students, the institute provides more than 150 different undergraduate courses including accounting and business, nursing, business management, music production, politics, etc. Under the graduate courses, there are more than a 100 different courses available to students. These include acoustics, engineering management, event marketing, etc.

The University has 13 academic schools and 14 research centres hosting over a total of 26,000 students. The institute observes a moderate acceptance rate and a high graduate employment rate of nearly 96.2% which makes it a coveted choice among international applicants across the globe. A GPA score of 3.5 or above is considered as the ideal score for a deserving candidate seeking enrollment at the institute.

Some of the noteworthy features regarding admissions at Leeds Beckett University are as listed below:

• Students applying to a three year undergraduate course can apply via a website called UCAS.com. This is mainly for domestic students. Other students can apply directly to the university.
• Applications may require a photocopy of your passport.
• Students may be required to demonstrate proof of their English Language skills by providing scores of tests like IELTS.
• The university may provide conditional or unconditional admission depending on the degree at which the student meets the admission requirements.
• Application forms may be filled online or downloaded, printed and mailed to the institute.
• If you are applying via an agent, you may require a completed Agent Consent Form.
• Students may be required to give an interview after the application process if the application is selected.

COVID-19 Admission Updates

• Since some of the English Language Proficiency Tests may be closed, the university is now accepting online test scores from IELTS, TOEFL iBT and Duolingo English test.
• The university is still figuring out what sort of flexibility can be provided to students whose final exams have not been conducted.
• Applications are being reviewed as they are normally. The university intends to open in September.
• International students can contact the international office at internationoffice@leedsbeckett.ac.uk for information regarding their application.

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Best universities in the UK 2022

The University of Oxford is top in a list of the best universities in the UK 2022, which includes institutions in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland

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This league table reveals the best UK universities and colleges, according to the trusted Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2022.

The University of Oxford takes first place with the University of Cambridge following in second place, while three of the best universities in London complete the top five.

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Three universities in Scotland appear in the top 25: the University of Edinburgh, the University of Glasgow and the University of Aberdeen, while the best institution in Wales is Cardiff University, ranked 28th. 

For students looking to study in Northern Ireland, the best university in the ranking is Queen’s University Belfast.

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Of the top universities in the UK, about 20 are in London, including well-known institutions such as Imperial College London and UCL, and more recently established universities such as the University of Westminster and the University of Greenwich.

Top 5 universities in the UK

1. University of Oxford

One of the world’s oldest and most prestigious universities, the University of Oxford attracts top scholars and students to its 44 colleges and halls. Entry standards are high and admission is competitive; on average, it receives five applications for each available place.

As is common in the UK, the university offers a number of joint honours programmes that combine two subjects at undergraduate level. In total, there are 250 undergraduate degree combinations. The combination of philosophy, politics and economics is a particularly prestigious degree course, although it is no longer unique to Oxford.

Undergraduates and postgraduates belong to a college and often live in the college building or college-owned accommodation. Social life and recreational activities – such as rowing, cultural events and societies – also revolve around the college. Undergraduates are taught almost exclusively by tutors in their college, while postgraduate students are primarily served academically by a centralised faculty.

There are more than 100 libraries at Oxford, the most famous of which is the Bodleian, built in 1602. The city also boasts a number of museums, including the Oxford University Museum of Natural History, which houses the remains of a dodo, and the Museum of the History of Science, which displays a blackboard used by Albert Einstein. 

More than 30 world leaders, 27 British prime ministers, 50 Nobel prizewinners and 120 Olympic medallists were educated at Oxford. Stephen Hawking, Hugh Grant and Indira Gandhi are some of its famous graduates.

2. University of Cambridge

Like Oxford, the University of Cambridge is fundamentally collegiate and is also one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in the world. The town is just an hour from London. 

The university is home to more than 19,000 students and 9,000 staff. There are 31 colleges, some of which date back to the 13th century, and more than 100 academic departments.

Cambridge is particularly renowned for excellence in mathematics and has educated some of the most famous British scientists. In total, 117 Nobel laureates are affiliated with the university and Cambridge-affiliated mathematicians have won 11 Fields medals.

Getting an undergraduate place at the university is extremely competitive; the acceptance rate is less than 25 per cent and more than half of rejected candidates received A grades for all their final school exams.

Undergraduates are taught via lectures and supervisions – intimate tutorials with only a couple of other students at most. The workload is heavy but terms are shorter than at many other UK universities.

Cambridge libraries are home to extensive collections of medieval manuscripts and the university museums display collections of archaeological artefacts and zoological specimens.

Notable alumni include actors, politicians, royals, athletes and cultural figures, including biologist Charles Darwin, environmental broadcaster David Attenborough, conservationist Jane Goodall and actress Olivia Colman.

3. Imperial College London

Imperial College London is consistently ranked among the best universities in the world for science, technology, engineering, medicine and business.

It was formed in 1907 from a merger of three colleges in London and now has 17,000 students and 8,000 staff. The student cohort is extremely international and is made up of more than 125 nationalities.

In addition to top scientists, Fields medallists and Nobel prizewinners, Imperial also produces influential government advisers and policymakers. Many graduates go on to achieve breakthrough innovations in industry and business, and are highly sought after by blue-chip companies and start-ups.

Imperial’s main campus is near Kensington Palace in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, with other campuses around the city. 

The author H. G. Wells and Sir Liam Donaldson, head physician to the Queen, are among Imperial’s famous alumni.

4. UCL

UCL was the first university in England to admit students irrespective of class, race or religion, and the first to admit women on equal terms with men, following the educational philosophy of Jeremy Bentham, the university’s “spiritual founder”.

UCL’s main campus is in the central London area of Bloomsbury. 

For admission, undergraduate students are required to have achieved top grades in their high school exams. The most competitive degree is the BSc in philosophy, politics and economics, which receives 30 applicants for every place. 

Nearly half of all UCL students are from outside the UK, with significantly more from Asia than from continental Europe. Famous alumni include Mahatma Gandhi; Alexander Graham Bell, the inventor of the telephone; and Coldplay’s Chris Martin, who met the other members of his band at the university. 

5. London School of Economics and Political Science

Of all UK universities, the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) has the highest proportion of international students, at 70 per cent. 

The university has particular strengths in law, economics, history, philosophy and politics. Currently, 26 per cent of all Nobel prizes for economics have been awarded to alumni or affiliates of the LSE. 

LSE’s campus is in the Clare Market area in London, close to important institutions such as the Royal Courts of Justice, Lincoln’s Inn, the Royal College of Surgeons and the British Museum.

Many of LSE’s postgraduate courses, such as in those in economics, management and law, have an acceptance rate of less than 7 per cent.

Prominent cultural, political and academic figures, including Nelson Mandela and George Soros, have given public talks at LSE as part of the university’s prestigious lecture series.

The main architect of the Indian constitution, B. R. Ambedkar, worked on a doctoral thesis at LSE while enrolled on the Bar course at Gray’s Inn in London.https://www.youtube.com/embed/S-OdPyK-EII

Best universities in the UK 2022

Click each institution to view its full World University Rankings 2022 profile

World University Rank 2022	UK Rank 2022	University	City/town
1	1	University of Oxford	Oxford
=5	2	University of Cambridge	Cambridge
12	3	Imperial College London	London
=18	4	UCL	London
27	5	London School of Economics and Political Science	London
=30	6	University of Edinburgh	Edinburgh
=35	7	King’s College London	London
50	8	University of Manchester	Manchester
=78	9	University of Warwick	Warwick
=86	10	University of Glasgow	Glasgow
92	11	University of Bristol	Bristol
=105	12	University of Birmingham	Birmingham
110	13	University of Sheffield	Sheffield
=117	14	Queen Mary University of London	London
=122	15	Lancaster University	Lancaster
124	16	University of Southampton	Southampton
=127	17	University of Leeds	Leeds
141	18	University of Nottingham	Nottingham
=143	19	University of Exeter	Exeter
=146	20	Newcastle University	Newcastle
=151	21	University of Sussex	Brighton
=158	22	University of Aberdeen	Aberdeen
=162	23	Durham University	Durham
169	24	University of York	York
=178	25	University of Liverpool	Liverpool
182	26	University of East Anglia	Norwich
=185	27	University of Leicester	Leicester
189	28	Cardiff University	Cardiff
201–250	=29	University of Bath	Bath
201–250	=29	Brighton and Sussex Medical School	Brighton
201–250	=29	University of Dundee	Dundee
201–250	=29	Queen’s University Belfast	Belfast
201–250	=29	University of Reading	Reading
201–250	=29	St George’s, University of London	London
201–250	=29	University of St Andrews	St Andrews
201–250	=29	University of Surrey	Guildford
251–300	37	Swansea University	Swansea
301–350	=38	Anglia Ruskin University ARU	East Anglia
301–350	=38	University of Essex	Essex
351–400	=40	Birkbeck, University of London	London
351–400	=40	Bournemouth University	Bournemouth
351–400	=40	Brunel University London	London
351–400	=40	City, University of London	London
351–400	=40	University of Kent	Kent
351–400	=40	Loughborough University	Loughborough
351–400	=40	Royal Holloway, University of London	London
351–400	=40	University of Stirling	Stirling
401–500	=48	Aston University	Birmingham
401–500	=48	Bangor University	Bangor
401–500	=48	Goldsmiths, University of London	London
401–500	=48	Liverpool John Moores University	Liverpool
401–500	=48	Middlesex University	London
401–500	=48	Northumbria University	Northumbria
401–500	=48	University of Plymouth	Plymouth
401–500	=48	Royal Veterinary College	London
401–500	=48	SOAS University of London	London
401–500	=48	SRUC (Scotland’s Rural College)	Edinburgh
401–500	=48	University of Strathclyde	Strathclyde
401–500	=48	University of the West of England	Bristol
501–600	=60	Aberystwyth University	Aberystwyth
501–600	=60	Birmingham City University	Birmingham
501–600	=60	Edinburgh Napier University	Edinburgh
501–600	=60	Heriot-Watt University	Edinburgh
501–600	=60	Keele University	Keele
501–600	=60	University of Lincoln	Lincoln
501–600	=60	Nottingham Trent University	Nottingham
501–600	=60	University of Portsmouth	Portsmouth
501–600	=60	University of the West of Scotland	Paisley
601–800	=69	University of Bradford	Bradford
601–800	=69	University of Brighton	Brighton
601–800	=69	Coventry University	Coventry
601–800	=69	De Montfort University	Leicester
601–800	=69	University of Derby	Derby
601–800	=69	Glasgow Caledonian University	Glasgow
601–800	=69	University of Greenwich	London
601–800	=69	University of Hertfordshire	Hatfield
601–800	=69	University of Huddersfield	Huddersfield
601–800	=69	University of Hull	Hull
601–800	=69	Manchester Metropolitan University	Manchester
601–800	=69	The Open University	Nationwide
601–800	=69	Oxford Brookes University	Oxford
601–800	=69	Ulster University	Ulster
801–1000	=83	University of Bedfordshire	Luton
801–1000	=83	University of Central Lancashire	Preston
801–1000	=83	University of East London	London
801–1000	=83	Edge Hill University	Ormskirk
801–1000	=83	Kingston University	London
801–1000	=83	Leeds Beckett University	Leeds
801–1000	=83	London South Bank University	London
801–1000	=83	University of Roehampton	London
801–1000	=83	University of Salford	Salford
801–1000	=83	Sheffield Hallam University	Sheffield
801–1000	=83	University of Westminster	London
1001–1200	=94	Canterbury Christ Church University	Canterbury
1001–1200	=94	Cardiff Metropolitan University	Cardiff
1001–1200	=94	Robert Gordon University	Aberdeen
1001–1200	=94	University of South Wales	Pontypridd
1001–1200	=94	Staffordshire University	Stoke-on-Trent
1001–1200	=94	Teesside University	Teesside
1001–1200	=94	University of Wolverhampton	Wolverhampton
1201+	101	University of Chester	Chester