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Scottish Sun
3 days ago
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Scotland's best and worst universities revealed
Find out which one came out on top TOP OF THE CLASS TOP OF THE CLASS Scotland's best and worst universities revealed Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) 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. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 The Complete University Guide analysed each of the country's 14 institutions Credit: Alamy 3 Dundee University was ranked in seventh place Credit: Alamy 3 St Andrews University came out on top in the ranking Credit: Alamy 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%. Major Scots university to axe 632 jobs as staff left 'in tears' 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%.
Daily Record
5 days ago
- General
- Daily Record
Scotland's 14 best and worst universities for graduate success
All 14 of Scotland's universities have been ranked in terms of entry standards, student satisfaction and graduate prospects. Students finishing school in upcoming months or years will eventually approach a vital crossroads - choosing which universities to apply for. The decision on where to go to uni can change a young person's life, whether they value the student life, graduate prospects, or academic achievement associated with their chosen university. While this can be an extremely tough decision, The Complete University Guide has released its official 2025 rankings for all the universities in the UK, including the full list of Scottish establishments ranked from top to bottom. Each of Scotland's 14 universities has been scored on their student satisfaction levels, entry standards, student-to-staff ratio, graduate prospects and more. By gaining some insight into how well each of Scotland's universities ranks, you may find it easier to choose the best fit for your or your child's university career. And in the current job market, considering the success rate of graduates from your chosen university is more important than ever. So, here are Scotland's universities ranked from top to bottom, in terms of graduate prospects, based on scores out of 100. Scotland's 14 universities, ranked in terms of graduate prospects 1. University of St Andrews St Andrews came up first in terms of having the most successful graduates, with a strong 89.6 points out of 100. It was also ranked first place in the overall list of Scotland's top universities. This uni also has a 98 per cent continuation rate, which is the proportion of first year students who continue their studies, leave with a qualification or transfer to a different university. St Andrews was also the fourth top-ranked uni in the whole of the UK. 2. University of Strathclyde While Strathclyde is the second-top Scottish uni in terms of graduate prospects, scoring 85.7 in terms of graduate outcomes, it came third in the overall list. Strathclyde has a continuation rate of 95 per cent. 3. University of Edinburgh In third place for graduate prospects came Edinburgh University, with another high score of 83.3 out of 100. This uni scored 98 per cent in terms of student continuation, and a 73 per cent student satisfaction rate. 4. University of Glasgow With a score of 83.2, GU is fourth on the list of the Scottish universities with the most successful graduates, and has a continuation rate of 97 per cent. 5. Heriot-Watt University Only slightly lower than Glasgow University's score, Heriot-Watt comes in fifth place, with a score of 82.2 out of 100 in terms of graduate prospects. 6. University of Dundee The University of Dundee is next up on the list, with an almost-equal score to Heriot-Watt. However, scored out of 100, Heriot-Watt beats Dundee by 0.2 points, with 82.2. 7. Edinburgh Napier University Napier is close on Dundee's tail, with a score of 81.8 out of a possible 100 in terms of graduate success. 8. Robert Gordon University Robert Gordon scored 81.3 for graduate prospects, and has a respectable 91 per cent continuation rate. 9. Glasgow Caledonian University Glasgow Caledonian matched Robert Gordon with 81.3 points. It also scored 77 per cent in terms of student satisfaction. 10. University of Aberdeen The University of Aberdeen rounds out the top 10 Scottish universities in terms of graduate prospects, with a score of 80. 11. Queen Margaret University QMU is the fourth-worst university in Scotland in terms of graduate success, with a score of 76. It also scored 75 per cent in terms of student satisfaction. 12. Abertay University Graduate prospects from those who went to Abertay University are the third worst in Scotland, with a score of 75.4. 13. University of Stirling Stirling comes in second-last place in terms of graduate success, with a score of 74.2 out of 100. 14. University of the West of Scotland Unfortunately, UWS brings up the rear, scoring the worst out of all of Scotland's universities for graduate success. The University of the West of Scotland scored 71.3 out of 100 in this category, with a 77 per cent student satisfaction rate. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community!
