SCOTLAND’S best and worst universities have been revealed in new league tables.
The Complete University Guide analysed each of the country’s 14 institutions based on student satisfaction levels, entry standards, student-to-staff ratio, graduate prospects and more.
The Complete University Guide analysed each of the country’s 14 institutions[/caption]
Dundee University was ranked in seventh place[/caption]
St Andrews University came out on top in the ranking[/caption]
As young people prepare to choose a further education destination in the coming months, it might be helpful to consider where is the highest rated.
With that in mind, we compiled a list of The Complete University Guide’s best Scottish universities based on their overall score.
1. University of St Andrews
St Andrews came out on top in the overall ranking (94%) of Scotland’s best universities.
According to league tables, it scored 89.6 points out of 100 for graduate outcomes.
It also boasts an 83% student satisfaction rate and 98% continuation – the proportion of first-year students who continue their studies, leave with a qualification or transfer to a different university.
2. University of Edinburgh
This world-renowned institution has an overall ranking of 80% in the league table.
Edinburgh University scored 74% for student satisfaction and 98% for continuation.
3. University of Glasgow
Glasgow University has an overall score of 75% while student satisfaction is 76%.
Graduate prospects are 83%.
4. University of Strathclyde
This Glasgow university came in at fourth place overall with a student satisfaction rate of 78%, and an overall rating of 73%.
Strathclyde also scored 85.7 for graduate outcomes and has 95% continuation from students.
5. University of Aberdeen
Aberdeen University has an overall score of 70% and student satisfaction sits at 80%.
It also has impressive graduate prospects at 80%.
6. Heriot-Watt University
Edinburgh’s Heriot-Watt has an overall score of 70%, while student satisfaction is 73%.
It also boasts a research quality score of 80% and graduate prospects ranking of 82%.
7. University of Dundee
In seventh place, Dundee University has an overall score of 66% with a 76% student satisfaction ranking.
Graduate prospects are scored 82%.
8. University of Stirling
Stirling’s university has an overall score of 66% and student satisfaction is 75%.
Graduate prospects are 74%.
9. Glasgow Caledonian University
GCU has an overall score of 61% in The Complete University Guide’s league tables.
Student satisfaction is 77% and research quality is impressive with a 74% rating. Graduate prospects are 81%.
10. Edinburgh Napier University
Modern uni Napier has an overall score of 59% while student satisfaction is 78%.
Graduate prospects are good at 82%.
11. Robert Gordon University
Aberdeen’s RGU has an overall score of 58% and student satisfaction is 80%.
Graduate prospects are 81%.
12. Queen Margaret University
Situated in Musselburgh, Queen Margaret University has an overall score of 57%. Student satisfaction sits at 75%.
Graduate prospects are 76%.
13. Abertay University
Dundee’s Abertay has an overall score of 57% and student satisfaction is 81%.
Graduate prospects are 75%.
14. University of the West of Scotland
UWS has an overall score of 42%, while student satisfaction is 77%.
Graduate prospects are 71%.
