Daily Mail University Ranking - Imperial ranked Top

The Daily Mail has released its new rankings for 2024, with Imperial College London taking the top spot, surpassing Oxford and Cambridge. The rankings evaluate universities based on 12 key performance indicators, including the success of graduates in the job market and the effectiveness of mental health and welfare services. Imperial College London emerged as the leading university, outperforming both the University of Oxford and the University of Cambridge in these areas.

The rankings by the Daily Mail are structured to reflect a more comprehensive view of university performance, not just academic prowess. The inclusion of graduate employment success and mental health services, for example, highlights the importance of preparing students for life beyond university and ensuring their well-being during their studies. Imperial College, known for its focus on science, engineering, and business, stood out for its high employment rates for graduates and excellent provision of student services.

The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) ranked 5th in the Daily Mail’s new university ranking, showcasing its strong performance across multiple measures. Notably, LSE ranked first in the UK for graduate salaries, tying with other top institutions. In addition, it earned a second-place position in the country for graduate retention, which measures how many students choose to continue with further education after completing their degree. This indicates not only the employability of LSE graduates but also the university’s influence in shaping future academic careers.

Warwick University ranked 7th in the new Daily Mail guide to UK universities. Warwick performed exceptionally well in several key categories, with graduate salaries rated highly at 7th, high-skill employment at 8th, and research income at 10th. These rankings reflect Warwick’s strong reputation for both academic excellence and its strong ties to industry. The university is well-regarded for its wide range of disciplines, including arts, humanities, social sciences, science, and engineering. The Daily Mail guide emphasizes Warwick’s robust academic achievements, making it one of the country’s leading institutions in terms of both teaching and research output.

Strathclyde University, located in Glasgow, ranked 8th overall in the UK university rankings, securing 2nd place in Scotland. Strathclyde’s significant achievements were highlighted in research income and UCAS tariff points, ranking 4th overall in these areas. The university also performed well in high-skill job placements, ranking 16th. Graduates from Strathclyde typically earn a starting salary of £28,000 15 months after graduation. These indicators reflect the university’s growing reputation for providing students with the skills and opportunities they need for successful careers.

St George’s, University of London, placed 22nd in the Daily Mail university rankings for 2024, out of 128 higher education institutions. The university also ranked 6th among the 20 universities in the London area. St George’s has a strong reputation for medical and health-related courses, and this is reflected in its top ranking for graduate prospects in the 2023 Complete University Guide. Furthermore, it achieved an impressive joint 8th place in the UK in the 2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF), showcasing the university’s commitment to producing impactful research, particularly in the medical sciences.

Reading University was also featured in the first edition of the Daily Mail University Guide for 2024, ranked 38th overall among the 131 UK universities. Reading’s rankings highlight the university’s strong performance in areas such as student experience (28th), high-skill job placement (36th), and research quality (37th). In the Southeast of England, Reading placed 4th, following behind Oxford University, Surrey University, and Southampton University. The university’s focus on creating a positive student experience and ensuring high levels of employability for its graduates contributed to its favorable standing in these categories.

Glasgow Caledonian University emerged as the second-best performing modern university in the UK in the Daily Mail rankings. The university has seen impressive gains in higher education rankings, making its first appearance in the top 50 of the 2024 Times Higher Education and Sunday Times Good University Guide. Currently ranked 50th overall in the UK, Glasgow Caledonian University continues to solidify its status as the leading modern university in Scotland, providing a diverse range of courses and maintaining strong links with industry to support student employability.

Overall, the Daily Mail’s 2024 university rankings offer a fresh perspective on higher education in the UK, emphasizing not only academic performance but also the broader student experience. With factors such as graduate salaries, job placements, and student welfare services taken into account, the rankings reflect the growing importance of providing well-rounded education that prepares students for life and work in the real world.