University of Portsmouth climbs 250 places in QS World University Ranking 2024

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Tom Kilkelly

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The University of Portsmouth has climbed approximately 250 places in the QS World University Ranking 2024, from rank 750-700 in 2023 to rank 502 this year.

The QS World University Rankings is the most-widely read university rankings in the world.

This latest analysis, which evaluated 2963 institutions in 104 locations, places the University in the top 17 universities world wide.

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Other accolades bestowed on the university included being given a 5 star overall rating from QS, Times Higher Education Young University Rankings recognising Portsmouth as one of the UK’s best universities established during the last 50 years, and named as a top 3 university for Research Power.

A spokesperson for the university said: ''We’re proud of our 5 star rating for excellence in the QS World University Rankings 2022 and our global top 150 ranking in the Times Higher Education Young Universities 2021.

''We’re even prouder of our graduates’ success. With the support of our highly rated Careers and Employability Service , 94 per cent of our students are in work or further study 15 months after graduation (HESA Graduate Outcomes, 2019/20).

''Our research has a global impact. 77 per cent was rated world-leading or internationally excellent in the most recent research assessment exercise (REF 2021), which makes Portsmouth a top 3 modern university for research power.

''Researchers at Portsmouth work closely with business, industry and the public sector to solve society’s problems – from engineering enzymes for a revolution in plastics recycling, to exploring how virtual reality can help in crime prevention and criminal rehabilitation.

''Tackling the climate emergency is a priority for us – and not just through research. We have committed to becoming climate positive by 2030. This means going beyond net zero by saving more carbon than we emit. It’s one of the most ambitious targets of any UK university.''

Tom Kilkelly

Tom Kilkelly started working as a freelance journalist for The Business Magazine following his graduation from UCL in 2022. During his studies Tom became very interested in the works of Irish authors including Samuel Beckett and Flann O'Brien (Brian O'Nolan). His current role as a freelance business reporter is his first exposure to the world of business journalism. Working at TBM has given Tom the chance to really get to grips with the goings-on in the business hive that is the South East.