Success for INTO partners in new QS 2023 subject rankings

17 April 2023

QS World University Rankings

Success for INTO partners in new QS 2023 subject rankings

QS World University Rankings, one of the most reputable and globally recognized university league tables, has released its 2023 subject rankings – and INTO’s partner universities are celebrating success. 

Comparing almost 1,500 universities across the world, QS rankings are based on eight key indicators: academic reputation, employer reputation, citations per faculty, faculty-to-student ratio, international student ratio, international faculty ratio, international research network and employment outcomes. 

Here’s a roundup of the global subject ranking highlights for our partners: 

Australia highlights: 

The University of Western Australia 

Top 50 in eight subjects including:  

  • 7th in the world for Mineral and Mining Engineering 

  • 43rd in the world for Petroleum Engineering 

  • Top 100 in the world for Civil and Structural Engineering. 

UWA College has recently launched a new Diploma in Engineering, offering entry to Year 2 of a range of undergraduate engineering degrees. Download the program flyer here

UK highlights: 

City, University of London 

  • 69th in the world for Accounting and Finance. 

  • 70th in the world for Business and Management Studies. 

INTO City, University of London’s International Foundation in Business and Economics with Accounting is the only university preparation pathway validated by City, University of London and offers guaranteed progression to Bayes Business School. Download your sales toolkit here

Manchester Metropolitan University 

  • 50th in the world for Hospitality and Leisure Management. 

  • Top 100 in the world for Art and Design. 

INTO Manchester offers a specialist International Foundation in Art and Design which prepares students for the Manchester School of Art – one of the largest providers of art and design courses in the UK. 

Newcastle University 

  • Top 100 in the world for Architecture. 

  • Top 100 in the world for Civil and Structural Engineering. 

INTO Newcastle University provides comprehensive International Foundation, International Year One and Pre-Master's pathways to architecture for international students.  

INTO Newcastle also offers single CAS programs which combine their preparation studies with an undergraduate Civil Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering or Mechanical Engineering degree in a single three-year study plan, requiring one study visa.

Queen’s University Belfast 

  • 39th in the world for Pharmacy and Pharmacology. 

73% of students who completed the International Foundation for Science and Engineering went on to achieve a 1st or 2:1 in MPharm Pharmacy at Queen’s University Belfast between 2018-2022. 

The University of Manchester 

Top 30 in the world overall and top 50 in nine subjects including: 

  • 11th in the world for Petroleum Engineering 

  • 15th in the world for Chemical Engineering 

  • 17th in the world for Pharmacy and Pharmacology 

  • 19th in the world for Accounting and Finance 

  • 21st in the world for Mechanical, Aeronautical and Manufacturing Engineering 

  • 31st in the world for Electrical and Electronic Engineering. 

INTO Manchester provides the only specialist engineering pathway programs that guarantee an offer of study at The University of Manchester*. Students can tailor their studies to their discipline of interest by choosing the International Foundation in Aerospace, Chemical and Civil Engineering or the International Foundation in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering.

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*Upon successful completion of the program and having met any degree requirements

University of East Anglia 

  • 11th in the world for Development Studies 

  • 75th in the world for Environmental Sciences 

INTO University of East Anglia offers a comprehensive International Year One in International Development with Media program for students wanting to study international development.  Alternatively, students may qualify for INTO UEA’s single CAS program. BA (Hons) Media and International Development with International Year One combines students’ preparation studies with an undergraduate degree in a three-year study plan, requiring one visa for the full duration of studies. 

University of Exeter 

  • 15th in the world for Mineral and Mining Engineering. 

  • 21st in the world for Sports-related subjects. 

  • 49th in the world for Environmental Sciences. 

The Exeter International Foundation provides a guaranteed route to more than 150 degrees at the University of Exeter, enabling students to select the most relevant modules for their chosen degree.

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University of Stirling 

  • Top 100 in the world for Sports-related subjects. 

INTO University of Stirling offers the best access to a range of specialist undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in sport development, management and psychology at the University of Stirling. With generous scholarships available, as well as single CAS course options, INTO Stirling is an accessible route to a degree in sport for international students. 

Want to find out more about our UK partners? 

Download the latest INTO UK Rankings Overview PDF – a handy visual guide to help you explore and compare global and UK rankings for our partner universities. 

US highlights: 

Colorado State University  

  • No.7 in the world for Veterinary Science. 

Colorado State University (CSU) is an institution on the rise. In addition to providing first-class education, CSU is a campus with award-winning faculty and 2,500+ international students from 112 countries.  

George Mason University  

  • Top 100 universities in the US. 

INTO George Mason offers access to an expansive business network in Washington, DC and Northern Virginia. Students with a business analytics concentration can earn their degree in a top three tech market in a location with 15,600 tech firms and 11 Fortune 500 companies.  

86% of Mason’s class of 2021 was employed in Virginia, Maryland or Washington, DC. Download your sales toolkit here. 

Oregon State University  

  • Top 100 universities in the US. 

  • Top 100 in the world for Earth and Marine Sciences. 

  • 31st in the world for Agriculture & Forestry. 

INTO Oregon State helps students get the West Coast’s most valuable degree. Find a comprehensive International Year One in Forestry program for students wanting to study forest ecosystems.  INTO Oregon State also provides its Undergraduate Transfer Program which improves the transfer process toward a fast track to graduation. Download your sales toolkit here.  

The University of Arizona  

  • Top 100 universities in the US. 

  • 26th No. 26 in the world for Mineral and Mining Engineering. 

  • 86th No. 86 in the world for Agriculture and Forestry.  

The University of Arizona offers a US top five undergraduate management information systems (MIS) program for those looking at a tech business degree.   95% of undergraduate MIS students have a job within two months of graduation. Download your sales toolkit here