The Times Good University Guide 2023 has been released - ranking all universities in the UK from best to worst measured against a range of criteria - but where does Glasgow rank in the University league tables?
We wanted to see just how Glasgow Universities would rank up against opposition like the University of St Andrews and the University of Edinburgh - the University of Glasgow would certainly be in the running for the top spot, given its ancient status.
Included in this league table are:
- Glasgow Caledonian University
- University of Glasgow
- University of Strathclyde
- University of the West of Scotland
The Times team put together the rankings to give an overview of higher education in Britain - it includes profiles on 135 universities across the whole of the UK.
This article will only include Scottish Universities, to see just how well Glasgow’s higher education institutions fare against the rest of the country. Take a look below to see how Glasgow universities compared to the rest of Scotland’s universities.
9. Edinburgh Napier University
Edinburgh Napier is ranked #9 in Scotland by the Times Good University Guide 2023. It’s one of the largest higher education institutions in Scotland that provides education to over 19,500 students from over 140 countries. Photo: Gyula Péter (Wikimedia Commons)
10. Heriot-Watt University
At #10 we have Heriot-Watt University, also in Edinburgh. They boast the largest business school in Scotland and one of the oldest textile schools in the world, | Heriot-Watt University
11. Robert Gordon University
Aberdeen’s second university, Robert Gordon University is ranked #11. It’s another one of the youngest universities in Scotland, being granted university status in 1992. Photo: Jackofhearts101 (Wikimedia Commons)
12. Queen Margaret University
The final Edinburgh uni on the list is Queen Margaret University, ranked at #12. It’s known for areas of expertise like health and rehabilitation, sustainable business, and creativity and culture. Photo: Stuart Caie from Edinburgh, Scotland (Wikimedia Commons)