Queen Mary’s excellence recognised in latest Times Higher Education World University Rankings

Queen Mary has been ranked 32nd in the world for research quality based on hard metrics, placing it in the top 1.4% of universities globally. This ranking recognises the excellence and influence of Queen Mary’s research, which is improving the lives of people locally, nationally and internationally.  

For international outlook, the University has been ranked 15th in the world (top 0.7%), recognising the diversity of the Queen Mary community of students and staff, and its track record of building strong collaborations with research partners across the world.  

Professor Colin Bailey CBE, President of Queen Mary University said: “I am incredibly proud to see the strengths of Queen Mary’s research and international presence recognised in these rankings.  

“They demonstrate that, on the basis of hard data, Queen Mary is a top global research-intensive university. With more than 170 nationalities represented on our London campuses alone and an active research network that spans the globe, we combine a truly inclusive environment and an unwavering commitment to excellence through which we improve the lives of people across the world.” 

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This recognition comes on the back of Queen Mary being shortlisted for ‘University of the Year’ in the THE Awards for the second year in a row, and a rise 42 places in just three years in the QS World University rankings, making Queen Mary the fastest-rising Russell Group University in these rankings.   

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