
Aberdeen jumps 27 places in Times Higher Education World University Ranking 2019
All smiles on Aberdeen campus
This years university rankings have just been published and it’s good news for Aberdeen.
Aberdeen uni has rocketed an impressive 27 spots this year, making it into the top 160 universities in the world!
Cause for celebration? I think so.
Oxford continues to sit tight in prime position in the definitive global listing for the third year in a row. The first class uni also takes home the gold medal when it comes to research, volume, reputation and income.
Following closely behind, Cambridge retains second position for a second year and claims global second in research.
Imperial College London has jumped one place, making it into the top ten universities in the world. UCL now ranks an impressive 14th on the list, and Edinburgh remains proudly within the top 30.

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