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QS System Strength Rankings 2016: #2 – United Kingdom
By Joseph Birdsey
Updated May 14, 2019 Updated May 14, 2019Higher education in the United Kingdom is a great mix of old and new – an evolving contrast between prestigious tradition, and radical, ground-breaking thought.
This soon becomes clear when looking at the 71 UK institutions featured in the QS World University Rankings® 2015/16. In the top 10 alone, the University of Oxford – the oldest university in the English-speaking world – contrasts with Imperial College London, which was founded much more recently in 1907. Beyond England, the UK’s three other constituent countries (Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland) are also home to many high-achieving institutions, both young and old.
Second only to the United States in the number of international students it attracts, the UK is a top destination for those looking to study abroad. The country is ranked in second place globally in the brand new QS Higher Education System Strength Rankings. To find out why, and what this means for you, click through the slideshow below!
This article was originally published in May 2016 . It was last updated in May 2019
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Jo is part of QS's social media team. He also writes content for the site, and holds a BA English degree from Goldsmiths, University of London.
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