The University of Southampton has been named in the top 100 of a global league table for the fifth year running.
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Results from the QS world rankings placed the institution at 81st out of 1,500 others, rating it in the top six per cent worldwide. The University was also highlighted for its employment outcome rates among its students, ranking 12th in the UK.
Vice-chancellor Professor Mark E. Smith said the top 100 ranking confirms Southampton’s commitment to inspiring excellence among its community and beyond to create an inclusive world where its students and graduates prosper.
He added: “Our position in the QS rankings is a real indicator of our global reputation as a leading university which pioneers world-class, life-changing research and champions excellent education to shape the next generation of scientists and scholars worldwide.”
The QS world rankings rate universities based on the impact of their research and global reputation – and for the first time have included sustainability and the number of students who find employment after graduating.