The University of Warwick has been named as one of the world's top 100 universities for the study of 16 subjects, according to the 2021 edition of the QS World University Rankings by Subject, released at 9pm today 3rd March 2021.
The rankings, compiled by global higher education analysts QS (Quacquarelli Symonds) examined 14,435 individual university programs, taken by students at 1,452 universities across the world. QS found that this year:
· The University of Warwick's best performances were in Mathematics, and in Statistics, which were both ranked 21st in the world.
· In Academic Reputation Warwick's best performance was in Mathematics, scoring 87.9
· In Employer Reputation, the university's best performance came in the category "Communication & Media Studies" (covering Warwick's Department of Film and Television Studies) scoring of 81.5.
· In research impact, the University of Warwick received a score of 90.6 for Statistics & Operational Research.
QS's top 100 Ranked Specific Subject Areas for The University of Warwick are:
Statistics (& Operational Research) 21st
Mathematics 21st
English Language & Literature 22nd
Business & Management Studies (WBS - Warwick Business School) 24th
Economics 25th
Philosophy 43rd
History 42nd
Modern Languages 55th
Accounting & Finance (WBS Warwick Business School) 44th
Performing Arts (Theatre Studies) 49th
Sociology 58th
Psychology 62nd
Law 93rd
Computer Science & Information Systems 96th
Communication & Media Studies (Film and Television Studies) 51-100
Politics & International Studies 51- 100
Warwick's Vice-Chancellor Professor Stuart Croft said:
"I'm delighted that the dedication and hard work of the Warwick community has today been recognised by the QS 2021 world subject rankings. This global recognition is not only a fantastic achievement for our university, but also for our region – and I would like to thank everyone who has contributed to Warwick over the last year."
