Global recognition for Physics & Astronomy in QS World Rankings by Subject

According to the latest QS World Rankings, the Faculty of Physical Sciences and Engineering at the University of Southampton has several highly ranked subjects placed amongst the top 10 in the UK. Physics & Astronomy, Computer Science & Information Systems and Electrical Engineering also received the distinction of ranking in the world’s top 100 subjects.

Driven by the University’s continually improving academic reputation, this year’s results reflect Southampton’s best ever performance in the QS subject rankings.

Professor Bashir M. Al-Hashimi, Dean of Physical Sciences and Engineering, said “these results go to confirm our world leading research, and the dedication of our outstanding staff. Internationally recognised for our impact on society, our teaching is research led, which means our students are learning from the best in their fields.”

The QS (Quacquarelli Symonds) rankings reflect internationally-recognised indicators of excellence to rate and rank the world’s leading universities. In addition to providing global rankings at institutional level, QS ranks universities in 42 individual subject areas using data compiled from global surveys of academics and employers to assess international reputation plus further indicators to recognise research impact.

“The QS World Rankings by Subject recognise Southampton’s excellence across a wide range of areas where the University has established an international reputation,” said Vice-Chancellor, Professor Sir Christopher Snowden. “Perhaps most importantly, these rankings reflect our impact as a University in the eyes of our peers in industry and academia which substantiates and reinforces our reputation around the world.”

Last September, the University of Southampton rose 13 places to 81 in the QS World University Rankings to consolidate its position amongst the world’s leading institutions. Amongst UK universities in the table, Southampton ranked 17.