Continued success in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2022, demonstrates and strengthens our position as one of the world’s leading universities.
This year we have six subjects in the top 50, twice as many as 2021.
Nursing is ranked in the global top 10 for the sixth successive year, placing at fifth in the world, up four places, and second among all UK universities listed for this subject.
- Archaeology is ranked 31st globally and seventh among all UK universities.
- Statistics and Operational Research is 34th in the world and seventh domestically.
- Earth and Marine Science is 43rd in the world and ninth in the UK.
- Geology is 48th globally and ninth in the UK.
- Geophysics is placed 49th in the world and ninth in the UK.
12 subjects ranked within the top 100 globally
As well as the six subjects that rank in the top 50 globally, Southampton has six more subjects ranked within the top 100. This is a sign of consistent quality, indicative of its place among the best universities in the world. The six are:
- Physics and Astronomy rose 11 places to 55th (seventh in the UK).
- Engineering – Mechanical, Aeronautical and Manufacture rose 12 places to 63rd (sixth in the UK).
- Engineering – Electrical and Electronic is ranked 65th (seventh in the UK).
- Engineering and Technology is ranked 85th (seventh in the UK).
- Medicine is placed 71st globally.
- Psychology is ranked 98th.
Commenting on the achievement, Professor Mark E. Smith, President and Vice-Chancellor said:
“As a university community, we are committed to excellence in everything we do. And this year’s QS World Rankings by Subject are a true indication of that excellence. I want to warmly congratulate everyone involved in making Southampton a sector leader in a range of subjects and recognise all the achievements and hard work of our staff and students that has gone into this endeavour.”
“These results reinforce our standing among our peers, colleagues and collaborators across the globe who recognise Southampton’s position as being one of the very best universities in the world.”
Read our University press release.
View the QS World University Ranking by Subject 2022 website.
Hear the reaction to the QS results from subject leaders in this month’s edition of Staff Matters.
