ITS HERE! THE QS WORLD UNIVERSITY RANKINGS
What? QS World University Rankings®
,
is an annual league table of the top 600 universities in the world, and is arguably the best-known and respected rankings of its kind. Compiled by QS in close
consultation with an international advisory board of leading academics, the rankings are widely referenced by prospective and current students, university professionals and governments around the world.
Why?
The purpose of the rankings has been to recognize universities as the multi-faceted organizations that they are and to provide a global comparison of their success against the notional mission of remaining or becoming world-class. They strive to meet the needs of a broad set of stakeholders including those of students, parents, academics, university staff and employers.
The rankings provide:
• A comparative tool to help prospective international students shortlist potential universities on a global scale
• A rudimentary map of the international higher education landscape, which can, and has been used as a component in both institutional and government strategic decision making
How?
The rankings are based on four key pillars: research, teaching, employability, and internationalisation. Six distinctive indicators make up the methodology. • Academic Reputation • Employer Reputation • Faculty/student ratio • Citations per faculty • International faculty • International students
Top 10 QS World Rankings
1. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) - United States
2. University of Cambridge - United Kingdom
3. Harvard University - United States
4. UCL (University College London) - United
Kingdom
5. University of Oxford - United Kingdom
6. Imperial College London - United Kingdom
7. Yale University - United States
8. University of Chicago - United States
9. Princeton University - United States
have also begun to
The UK’s top universities scored highly in the latest QS World Rankings, with 4 top ten spots in the new league table.
However, Cambridge lost its top place spot which it held in both 2011 and 2010, to Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). The other top UK universities were; University College London (UCL) in fourth place, Oxford University at number 5 and Imperial College in sixth. All of the other universities in the top ten were from the USA. There were 18 UK universities overall in the top 100
The latest QS World University Rankings has revealed that UK universities have continued to increase their proportion of international students, despite recent reports about the new UK VISA rules.
The QS rankings show that British universities are taking on even more international students than ever before. The top 100 universities have almost 10% more overseas students on average this year, compared to 2011.
The 49 UK universities which are ranked in the top 500 list have seen an 11.7% average increase in international students, when compared with 2011.
It is also interesting that 6 of the top 20 universities with the highest
INFORMATION FOR STUDENTS FROM THE ENGINEERING COUNCIL
In the UK, most engineering degrees are accredited and there are several advantages of choosing one that is: • Some employers specifically recruit from accredited degree programmes
• Students can be sure that their accredited degree is recognised professionally
• Later on, the process of seeking registration as an Incorporated (IEng) or Chartered Engineer (CEng) is made more straightforward by holding an accredited degree
• Internationally, UK-accredited degrees are more widely recognised than those that are not accredited.
Accreditation is carried out by the individual professional engineering institutions under licence from the Engineering Council. A degree may be accredited by more than one engineering institution, particularly where it spans several engineering disciplines.
IET NEWS Economy to suffer as firms struggle to find engineers
Most accredited degrees are bachelors, honours or MEng. An increasing number of MScs are being put forward for accreditation. Some Foundation degrees are also accredited.
The period of accreditation is typically five years, counting from the first-year student intake date.
New research shows that this year more companies are finding it difficult to recruit engineers than in 2011. If this persists, the UK economy is more likely to continue shrinking.
Published today, the Institution of Engineering and Technology’s (IET) annual skills survey shows that there is demand for new recruits but that employers are struggling to find staff.
Over the next year, 58 per cent of companies are planning to recruit, compared to just 36 per cent in 2011, and compared to a high of 63 per cent in 2008 before the recession. Stephanie Fernandes, IET Principal Policy Advisor for Education and Skills said: “The engineering sector has enjoyed a renaissance recently, playing such a central role in enabling a successful Olympics Games.
“The sector is of huge importance to the economy, typically accounting for a quarter of all turnover in the UK. This new research clearly shows a desire by employers to recruit new staff, but that they are struggling to find the right people.
If the UK is to remain able to build world-class facilities like the Olympic Park, or equivalent international projects, more engineers and technicians are urgently needed.
When choosing a degree, what matters is the accreditation status when you start. If accredited status is removed during your degree course, you and any other students already on that course would still graduate with an accredited degree. Students starting a degree part way through should check the accreditation status as if they had entered the first year.
However, an engineering degree doesn’t have to be accredited. A university decides whether or not it wishes to apply for accreditation. Holders of non-accredited degrees may also work towards becoming Incorporated or Chartered
Leading students learn about the Games’ sustainability
Engineers. Their applications will be individually assessed by their chosen professional engineering institution. Advice will be offered about any additional course that should be followed in order to demonstrate equivalence with an accredited programme.
Your choice of degree will depend on other aspects in addition to its accreditation status, such as the engineering discipline, the breadth of coverage, the laboratory and other facilities, the opportunity for placements in the UK or overseas, and the extent of university- employer relationships.
Top architectural and engineering students from 20 countries are in London learning about the latest in sustainability and energy efficiency at the heart of the Games.
Companies that helped to build the Olympic park are running sessions
the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining in central London.
The video explains what becoming professionally registered as an Engineering Technician (EngTech), Incorporated Engineer (IEng), Chartered Engineer (CEng) or ICT Technician (ICTTech) means, outlines the benefits to the individual, organisations and wider society and briefly explains how to apply for one of these prestigious titles.
The students are attending the Universities and Students for Energy Efficiency (USE EFF) summer school, held in partnership with the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) and the Italian Ministry for the Environment. They are working with companies including Buro Happold, Arup Associates, Sutton Van Associates and Expedition. In addition, further learning sessions are being delivered through the IET and companies such as Laing O’Rourke and AECOM.
http://www.engc.org.uk/professional-qualifications/video-what’s-in-it-for-me
Dr Daniela Melandri, President of the USE Efficiency Association, said: “This is a tremendous opportunity for students across the world to come together, to work with professional experts, to bring a fresh point of view in the professional debate to improve energy performances in the building sector.”
Dr Mike Short, President of the IET said: “Nurturing and supporting tomorrow’s engineers is a fundamental passion of the IET and we are proud to be the primary partner for the USE Efficiency summer school.
“The planned recruitment is clearly good news, suggesting increased confidence in the economic outlook, but if firms are unable to fill their vacancies the economy will continue to shrink.”
Plans to specifically recruit engineering, IT and technical staff have also increased with 39 per cent of companies planning to hire new staff within the next 12 months,
compared to 24 per cent in 2011. The IET’s seventh ‘Engineering and Technology Skills and Demand in Industry’ report also shows that 77 per cent of companies are recruiting new staff as a
r the recent House
of Lords Science and Technology Committee report which called for urgent action by the government to boost student numbers in the STEM subjects.”
with the students. The students have developed their own projects focusing on the energy performance of sports facilities, sustainable design and building processes. This work will later be disseminated across a network of European universities.
The students’ work is being presented this week (31 July) on the closing day of the summer school, at
“This partnership was born out of our relationship with the ODA’s Learning Legacy programme and sees the IET underpinning the industrial material for these students during their summer school. This will reinforce the early stages of their career once they leave university, equipping them for a solid start in engineering. We have been delighted with the student response to the IET’s contribution and look forward to watching their progress.”
Observing how USE Efficiency had overcome the challenges of organising the school in London during the Games, Bruce McLelland, IET Built Environment Sector Head said: “It was quite remarkable how determined the students were to be in London and their dedication to the summer school.
“They have personally had to finance themselves in some cases and resolved accommodation issues by camping in some cases. The school even managed to find a venue to host the school at time when such places are extremely hard to come by at reasonable cost. The IET and its partners are only too delighted to part wisdom to such motivated individuals.”
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proportion of overseas students are in the UK - they are the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), UCL, School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), St Andrews, Imperial and Essex. This provides strong evidence that the UK is still well ahead of the rest of Europe in terms of its ability to attract overseas students.
QS head of research Ben Sowter said: “The unprecedented acceleration in international recruitment reflects an escalating global battle for talent.
“120,000 more international students were reported by the top 500 universities this year, suggesting the global total may now exceed 4 million.”
below further information on the
methodology for QS Stars. Why QS Stars?
QS STARS
A great way for students to evaluate the best university choice for them.
What is QS Stars?
QS Stars is an evaluation system that evaluates universities worldwide using a rating method. Universities are awarded with a rating of one to five stars, five stars being the highest rating depending on their performance within the evaluation. Universities are evaluated against eight criteria; Research Quality, Teaching Quality, Graduate Employability, Infrastructure, Internationalisation, Innovation & Knowledge Transfer, Third Mission and Specialist Subject Criteria. Each criterion has its own indicators, weightings. Please see
The QS Stars rating system was designed in response to institution’s needs requesting an evaluation that assesses all their strengths, using more comprehensive indicators in addition to those used in the rankings. Universities are given an opportunity to highlight strengths that may often be overlooked in other assessments. QS Stars is a tool that gives prospective university students an additional tool to help them in their decision making process. It provides students with a deeper insight, enabling them to see beyond the headlines and identify areas of excellence.
What can you expect from different QS Star ratings? One Star Universities
A typical One Star university has established all the key components required to provide a quality service to its students and, in many cases, the foundations upon which to build a stronger domestic reputation. A One Star institution will often have been established within the last
twenty years and will be putting in place the leadership and ambition to
develop quickly. Two Star Universities
A typical Two Stars university is active in research and has an established domestic reputation. The institution is a key part of its local community and will often have begun to consider international opportunities.
Three Star University
A typical Three Stars university is nationally well recognised, and may
attract international recognition. This institution maintains a reputable level of research and its graduates are attractive to employers.
Four Star Universities
A typical Four Stars university is highly international, demonstrating excellence in both research and teaching. The institution provides an excellent environment for
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