University League Tables 2015
Our University League Tables rank UK universities nationally and in 70 subject tables. Order each table on the measure that matters to you, compare universities, read university profiles and search for courses. We rank 13 specialist colleges and conservatoires separately in the Arts, Drama & Music League Table.
Scotland
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Entry Standards
Entry Standards
The average UCAS tariff score of new students entering the university. This table uses the old UCAS tariff. Read more |
Student Satisfaction
Student Satisfaction
A guide to how satisfied students are with the quality of teaching they receive. Maximum score: 5.00 Read more |
Research Quality
Research Quality
A measure of the quality of the research undertaken in the university. Maximum score: 4.00 Read more |
Graduate Prospects
Graduate Prospects
A guide to the employability of graduates on completion of their courses at the university. Maximum score: 100.0 Read more |
Overall Score
Overall Score
The total score calculated by our independent and trusted methodology, comprising entry standards, student satisfaction, research assessment (quality and intensity), graduate prospects, student–staff ratio, academic services spend, facilities spend, good honours, and degree completion. Maximum score: 1000 Read more |
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| 4th | 2 | St Andrews | 521 | 4.26 | 2.72 | 80.1 | 941 | Profile Courses | |
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| 21st | 3 | Edinburgh | 487 | 3.83 | 2.75 | 74.9 | 804 | Profile Courses | |
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| 30th | 7 | Glasgow | 485 | 4.09 | 2.59 | 74.4 | 771 | Profile Courses | |
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| 33rd | 7 | Heriot-Watt | 422 | 4.17 | 2.48 | 77.7 | 759 | Profile Courses | |
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| 41st | 0 | Strathclyde | 468 | 3.96 | 2.45 | 73.6 | 720 | Profile Courses | |
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| 44th | 1 | Aberdeen | 441 | 4.01 | 2.57 | 75.1 | 696 | Profile Courses | |
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| 45th | 4 | Stirling | 379 | 4.02 | 2.41 | 63.0 | 691 | Profile Courses | |
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| 49th | 2 | Dundee | 402 | 4.01 | 2.54 | 71.8 | 676 | Profile Courses | |
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| 54th | 1 | Robert Gordon | 379 | 4.03 | 2.06 | 81.4 | 656 | Profile Courses | |
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| 72nd | 8 | Glasgow Caledonian | 366 | 3.93 | 2.01 | 65.0 | 609 | Profile Courses | |
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| 80th | 10 | Queen Margaret | 339 | 3.97 | 1.37 | 69.6 | 587 | Profile Courses | |
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| 91st | 20 | Abertay | 325 | 3.92 | 1.83 | 65.8 | 563 | Profile Courses | |
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| 101st | 3 | Edinburgh Napier | 339 | 3.97 | 1.83 | 62.3 | 534 | Profile Courses | |
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| 119th | 1 | West of Scotland | 293 | 3.95 | 1.84 | 56.2 | 426 | Profile Courses | |
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Notes
Read University and Subject League Table Methodology to find where the data comes from, how the tables are compiled, and explanations of the measures used.
Measures
The maximum scores for the measures shown are as follows:
- Entry Standards: No maximum
- Student Satisfaction: 5.00
- Research Quality: 4.00
- Graduate Prospects: 100.0
- Overall Score: 1000
All measures used to compile the tables are available on the full table.