University League Table 2011

Russell Group

Rank within Selection	CUG Rank		University Name	Entry Standards Entry Standards The average UCAS tariff score of new students entering the University. Click here to read more	Student Satisfaction Student Satisfaction A guide to how satisfied students are with the quality of teaching they receive. Click here to read more	Research Assessment Research Assessment The average quality of the research undertaken in the University. Click here to read more	Graduate Prospects Graduate Prospects A guide to the employability of graduates on completion of their courses at the University. Click here to read more	Student-Staff Ratio Student-Staff Ratio The average staffing levels at the University. Click here to read more	Academic Services Spend Academic Services Spend A guide to how much the University spends on supporting services such as libraries and IT. Click here to read more	Facilities Spend Facilities Spend A guide to how much the University spends on supporting facilities such as the careers service, health and counselling services and sport facilities. Click here to read more	Good Honours Good Honours The percentage of graduates achieving a first or upper second class honours degree – the class of degree achieved can impact a graduate’s employment prospects. Click here to read more	Degree Completion Degree Completion The proportion of students expected to successfully complete their studies and gain a degree from the University. Click here to read more	Green Score Green Score This environmental & ethical ranking of the University is provided courtesy of the People & Planet Green League - the only comprehensive and independent green ranking of every UK university. Choosing a greener university can reduce your carbon footprint and improve your job prospects in a global low-carbon economy. Click here to read more
Rank within Selection	2011	2010	University Name
1	11	11	Edinburgh	439	3.7	2.75	76.2	13.4	1,795	399	80.2	92%	40.5
2	5	4	London School of Economics	494	3.8	2.96	81.9	14.0	1,563	304	76.5	95%	39.5
3	27	29	Leeds	397	3.9	2.72	70.5	14.7	907	485	74.2	93%	37.0
4	16	16	Bristol	448	3.9	2.72	78.3	13.8	1,555	332	78.6	95%	33.5
5	23	27	Birmingham	404	3.9	2.64	69.9	15.6	1,369	445	72.2	93%	33.0
6	26	26	Glasgow	399	4.0	2.59	72.1	14.2	1,119	577	70.3	84%	32.0
7	9	8	University College London	458	3.9	2.84	80.8	8.9	1,724	225	81.0	95%	31.5
8	18	19	Nottingham	412	3.9	2.67	75.7	13.9	1,051	417	75.0	94%	31.0
9	32	34	Liverpool	403	3.8	2.54	70.6	12.7	1,496	329	71.1	90%	29.0
10	14	13	Southampton	407	3.9	2.72	76.3	13.5	1,310	472	74.4	93%	28.5
11	7	6	Warwick	464	3.9	2.80	77.9	13.3	1,555	402	79.9	95%	28.0
12	31	28	Manchester	416	3.7	2.82	71.1	14.9	1,227	421	70.3	92%	28.0
13	35	33	Queen's, Belfast	368	3.8	2.56	74.7	15.3	1,085	578	68.5	85%	28.0
14	41	36	Cardiff	392	3.8	2.69	72.8	15.1	1,020	261	69.0	93%	26.0
15	25	22	Sheffield	411	4.0	2.72	72.3	14.3	1,066	369	72.8	92%	24.5
16	1	1	Oxford	532	4.1	2.96	82.8	10.8	2,909	469	91.8	98%	23.5
17	2	2	Cambridge	547	4.1	2.98	82.3	11.7	1,859	693	87.3	99%	23.5
18	3	3	Imperial College London	504	3.8	2.94	88.9	10.5	3,182	648	72.7	95%	22.5
19	29	24	Newcastle	399	3.9	2.63	72.4	15.1	1,143	413	72.0	93%	22.0
20	13	17	King's College London	421	3.8	2.69	80.5	11.3	1,588	329	75.6	94%	19.5

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Maximum scores:
Student Satisfaction	5.00	Facilities spend	N/A
Research Assessment	4.00	Good Honours	100.0
Entry Standards	N/A	Graduate Prospects	100.0
Student Staff Ratio	N/A	Completion	100.0
Academic Services Spend	N/A	Overall Score	1000.0

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