Universities in Brighton, England UK
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Latest ranking updates related to universities in Brighton
  • 27 Sep, 2023: THE Times Higher Education, UK published most recent results of THE World University Rankings. Includes 3 universities from Brighton.
  • 09 Sep, 2023: Latest The Guardian League Table from The Guardian News and Media Limited. 2 universities from Brighton appear in this ranking.
  • 09 Sep, 2023: New edition of The Guardian University League Tables by Subject (Business and Management). 78 universities in Brighton ranked.
  • 15 Aug, 2023: ShanghaiRanking Consultancy published most recent results of ARWU Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking. University of Sussex achieves position 201.

Rankings of universities in Brighton, England UK 2024

  • #24 
  • #201 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 27 September, 2023]
  • #37 
  • #50 
The Times Good University Guide
[Published 16 September, 2022]
  • #51 
  • #65 
The Guardian League Table
[Published 09 September, 2023]
Show 19 more rankings of University of Sussex and subject specific rankings for 12 subjects

  • #65 
  • #801 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 27 September, 2023]
  • #78 
  • #98 
The Times Good University Guide
[Published 16 September, 2022]
  • #55 
  • #70 
The Guardian League Table
[Published 09 September, 2023]
Show 12 more rankings of University of Brighton and subject specific rankings for 15 subjects

  • #55 
  • #501 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 27 September, 2023]
  • #2 
  • #48 
THE Young University Rankings
[Published 03 July, 2023]
  • #116 
  • #6172 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]
Show 1 more rankings of Brighton and Sussex Medical School and subject specific rankings for 1 subjects


#4
England UK

Greater Brighton Metropolitan College

  • #142 
  • #9812 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

Highest subject rankings of universities in Brighton

Economics The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#4 
University of Brighton
Education The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#6 
University of Brighton
Aerospace Engineering The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#7 
University of Brighton
Sports Science The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#7 
University of Brighton
Medicine The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#10 
Brighton and Sussex Medical School
Marketing CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#18 
University of Sussex
Creative Writing The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#21 
University of Brighton
Physics The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#23 
University of Sussex
Linguistics CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#25 
University of Brighton
Law CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#31 
University of Sussex

Brighton Key Facts for International Students

4 out of 4 Universities in Brighton Ranked in at least one ranking

23 Different Rankings list Universities in Brighton (16 institution and 7 subject rankings)

12 Global Rankings rank Universities in Brighton Among TOP 200

Population: 291000

Time: GMT +0

District/province: England, Brighton and Hove

Living costs for students in Brighton:

* 100 = prices in London

  • Living costs without accommodation 89* (11% cheaper than London)
  • All costs including accommodation 76* (24% cheaper than London)
  • Meals (grocery & lower cost restaurants) 66* (34% cheaper than London)
  • Average Big Mac price 3.50 £
  • Plug Type G
    • Residential voltage: 230 V
    • Frequency: 50 Hz
Nobel prize laureates:
Sir Harold Kroto (University of Sussex, 1996)
 
John Cornforth (University of Sussex, 1975)

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University of Brighton is ranked best in Brighton for Social Studies & Humanities (Economics). See all rankings for the University of Brighton.

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University of Brighton is ranked best in Brighton for Engineering (Aerospace Engineering). See all rankings for the University of Brighton.

University of Brighton is ranked best in Brighton for Sports Science (Sports Science). See all rankings for the University of Brighton.

Brighton and Sussex Medical School is ranked best in Brighton for Medicine & Health (Medicine). See all rankings for the Brighton and Sussex Medical School.

University of Sussex is ranked best in Brighton for Business (Marketing). See all rankings for the University of Sussex.

University of Brighton is ranked best in Brighton for Arts Visual & Performing (Creative Writing). See all rankings for the University of Brighton.

University of Sussex is ranked best in Brighton for Natural Sciences (Physics). See all rankings for the University of Sussex.

University of Brighton is ranked best in Brighton for Languages & Literature (Linguistics). See all rankings for the University of Brighton.

University of Sussex is ranked best in Brighton for Law (Law). See all rankings for the University of Sussex.

University of Brighton is ranked best in Brighton for Mathematics (Mathematics). See all rankings for the University of Brighton.

University of Brighton is ranked best in Brighton for Journalism & Media Studies (Journalism). See all rankings for the University of Brighton.

University of Sussex is ranked best in Brighton for Computer Science (Computer Science). See all rankings for the University of Sussex.

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Ranking publishers

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British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK

Criteria used in ranking -QS World University Rankings:

Academic Reputation 40% Employer Reputation 10% Faculty/Student Ratio 20% Citations per faculty 20% International Faculty Ratio 5% International Student Ratio 5%

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Criteria used in ranking -QS Employability Rankings:

Employer reputation 30% Alumni outcomes 25% Partnerships with Employers per Faculty 25% Employer/Student Connections 10% Graduate employment rate 10%

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CWUR Center for World University Rankings

Criteria used in ranking -CWUR Center for World University Rankings:

Research Performance: 40%

  • Research Output: 10%
  • High-Quality Publications: 10%
  • Influence: 10%
  • Citations: 10%

Quality of Education: 25%

Alumni Employment: 25%

Quality of Faculty: 10%

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Centre for Science and Technology Studies, Leiden University, Netherlands

Criteria used in ranking -CWTS Leiden Ranking:

Scientific Impact Number of Publications Collaboration Open Access Gender Diversity

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NTU ranking

Criteria used in ranking -NTU Performance Ranking of Scientific Papers:

Research Productivity: 25%

  • # Articles last 11 years: 10%
  • # Articles current year: 15%

Research Impact: 35%

  • # Citations last 11 years: 15%
  • # Citations last 2 years: 10%
  • Average # citations last 11 years: 10%

Research Excellence: 40%

  • H-index last 2 years: 10%
  • # Highly cited papers last 11 years: 15%
  • # Articles current year in high-impact journals: 15%

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RUR Ranking Agency (Moscow, Russia)

Criteria used in ranking -RUR World University Rankings:

Teaching: 40%

  • Ratio Faculty/Student: 8%
  • Ratio Faculty/Bachelor Degrees Awarded: 8%
  • Ratio Faculty/Doctoral Degrees Awarded: 8%
  • Ratio Doctoral Degrees Awarded/Bachelor Degrees Awarded: 8%
  • World Teaching Reputation: 8%

Research: 40%

  • Citations per Academic/Research Staff: 8%
  • Doctoral Degrees per Accepted PhD: 8%
  • Normalized Citation Impact: 8%
  • Papers per Academic/Research Staff: 8%
  • World Research Reputation: 8%

International Diversity: 10%

  • International Faculty: 2%
  • International Students: 2%
  • International Co-Authored Papers: 2%
  • Reputation Outside Geographical Region: 2%
  • International Level: 2%

Financial Sustainability: 10%

  • Institutional Income per Faculty: 2%
  • Institutional Income per Student: 2%
  • Papers per Research Income: 2%
  • Research Income per Academic/Research Staff: 2%
  • Research Income per Institutional Income: 2%

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Criteria used in ranking -RUR Academic Rankings:

Normalized citation impact (Citations of research publications from all university authors compared with world averages) 20% Citation per papers 20% Papers per academic and research staff 20% International research reputation 20% Share of research publications written in international co-authorship 20%

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Criteria used in ranking -RUR Reputation Ranking:

Teaching Reputation 50% Research Reputation 50%

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Scimago Institutions

Criteria used in ranking -Scimago Institutions Rankings:

Research 50% Innovation 30%
Societal 20%

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ShanghaiRanking Consultancy

Criteria used in ranking -ARWU Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking:

Quality of Education 10%

  • Alumni winning Nobel Prizes/Field Medals 10%

Quality of Faculty 40%

  • Staff winning Nobel Prizes/Field Medals 20%
  • Highly Cited Researchers 20%

Research Output 40%

  • Papers published in Nature and Science 20%
  • Papers indexed in Science Citation Index-Expanded & Social Science Citation Index 20%

Per Capita Performance 10%

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StuDocu

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THE Times Higher Education, UK

Criteria used in ranking -THE World University Rankings:

30% Teaching (the Learning Environment)

  • Reputation survey: 15%
  • Staff-to-student ratio: 4.5%
  • Doctorate-to-bachelor’s ratio: 2.25%
  • Doctorates-awarded-to-academic-staff ratio: 6%
  • Institutional income: 2.25%

30% Research (Volume, Income and Reputation)

  • Reputation survey: 18%
  • Research income: 6%
  • Research productivity: 6%

30% Citations (Research Influence)

7.5% International Outlook (Staff, Students and Research)

  • Proportion of international students: 2.5%
  • Proportion of international staff: 2.5%
  • International collaboration: 2.5%

2.5% Industry Income (Knowledge Transfer)"

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Criteria used in ranking -THE Young University Rankings:

Teaching 30% Research (volume, income and reputation) 30% Citations 30% International outlook (staff, students, research) 7.5% Industry income (knowledge transfer) 2.5%

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The Guardian News and Media Limited

Criteria used in ranking -The Guardian League Table:

Student to Staff Ratio: 15% Entry Standards: 15% Expenditure per Student: 5% Continuation 15% (non-medical subjects) OR 5% (medical subjects) NSS - Teaching: 8% NSS - Assessment & Feedback: 8% NSS - Overall Satisfaction: 4% Career Prospects: 15% Value added: 15%

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The Times and The Sunday Times

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The University League Tables

Criteria used in ranking -CUG The Complete University Guide:

Entry Standards 12.5% Student Satisfaction 18.75% Student-Staff Ratio 12.5% Research Quality 12.5% Research Intensity 6.25% Academic Service Spending 6.25% Facilities Spending 6.25% Graduate Prospects 12.5% Degree Completion Rate 12.5%

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Urap

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Us News

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Webometrics

Criteria used in ranking -Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities:

Visibility 50% Excellence 35% Transparency 10% Presence 5%

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