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The University of Glasgow ranked in the world top 100 universities in 20 out of 51 subject areas in the QS World Faculty and Subject Rankings for 2021.

Veterinary Science ranked 10th in the world, an improvement of seven places on last year, while English Language & Literature, Education and Medicine also ranked within the world top 50.

The following table shows all subjects ranked within the world QS top 100. Where there is insufficient data to give a definitive position, subject areas are banded between 51-100.

Professor Sir Anton Muscatelli, Principal & Vice-Chancellor at the University said: “I am pleased to see the University perform strongly across a broad range of areas in the QS World Subject rankings. It is wonderful to see Veterinary Science at Glasgow placed in the top 10 globally and I’d like to particularly congratulate my colleagues in the School of Veterinary Medicine for this fantastic achievement – along with colleagues in English Language & Literature, Education and Medicine which all ranked in the world’s top 50.

“These results are a testament to the hard work and dedication of our staff across the institution and show the impact of our research as well as the strength of our academic reputation on a global scale.”

QS Faculty or Subject area	World ranking
Veterinary Science	10
English Language & Literature	31
Education	38
Medicine	47
Biological Sciences	62
Law	65
Modern Languages	79
Sociology	86
Pharmacy & Pharmacology	94
Physics & Astronomy	94
Accounting & Finance	97
History	51-100
Performing Arts	51-100
Philosophy	51-100
Anatomy & Physiology	51-100
Nursing	51-100
Geography	51-100
Communications & Media Stories	51-100
Development Studies	51-100
Sports-related subjects	51-100
Social Policy & Administration	51-100

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First published: 10 March 2021