Harvard University Ranking 2020: QS, US News, THE, FT, Bloomberg
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One of the best private institutions in Cambridge, Harvard University is one of the founders of the Association of American Universities and Research University with a ‘very high’ research activity.

Harvard University secured an ‘A++ Overall University Grade’ as per the Shiksha Grading. Also, the university secured various grades for Harvard University courses. Subjects, such as Biology, Physics, Politics, and Business Economics got A++ grading, whereas Computer Science, Entrepreneurship, and Mechanical Engineering got A+ Grading.

According to the ranking body, Financial Times 2020, the university ranked #1 under the ‘GMBA Ranking’ category. Also, as per Bloomberg Ranking 2020, the university ranked #24 under the Best Business School USA category.

With an acceptance rate of 3%, getting Harvard University admission is quite tough. Students must perform extremely well in academics and must prove their English language proficiency by providing a valid score in tests, such as TOEFL, IELTS, PTE, or Duolingo. Also, along with excellent performance, students must fulfill the other eligibility criteria and pay the Harvard tuition fees with the required documents.

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Check out the Harvard University ranking 2020 awarded by QS, US News, THE (Times Higher Education), FT, Bloomberg, and more in the below article.

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Harvard University QS Ranking 2020

According to the 'World University Ranking' category of QS 2020, Harvard University ranks #3, showing no variation as compared to a ranking in 2019. Along with the best World University Ranking, it has also top ranked under various other categories, such as Accounting & Finance; Sociology; Medicine; Politics; Biological Sciences; Law and Legal Studies; Pharmacy & Pharmacology; and Physics and Astronomy, among others. The following table shows more details on Harvard University ranking in 2020 under QS:








QS Ranking Category

2020 Rankings

World University Ranking

3

Accounting & Finance

1

Architecture & Built Environment

5

Engineering and Technology

12

Global MBA

5

Law and Legal Studies

1

Mechanical Engineering

4

Performing Arts

10

Pharmacy & Pharmacology

3

Physics and Astronomy

3

Politics

1

Biological Sciences

1

Mathematics

2

Medicine

1

Sociology

1

Harvard University vs Other US Universities: QS Ranking 2020 Comparison

As per the Harvard University QS ranking 2020, it is ranked #1 in the World University category. The below table compares Harvard University along with Arizona State University, Columbia University, and Purdue University for QS ranking categories, namely World University, Accounting & Finance, and Law and Legal Studies:







University Name

Accounting & Finance Category’20

World University Category’20

Law and Legal Studies Category ’20

Harvard University

1

3

1

Columbia University

12

18

8

Arizona State University

101

215

251

Purdue University

101

111

Not Ranked

Harvard University US News Ranking 2020

With National University ranking #2 by US News Ranking 2020, Harvard University has secured excellent ranks in various categories, such as Global Universities; Graduate Business Schools; Best Graduate Law Schools; and Entrepreneurship MBA. The table below presents more details on Harvard University US News ranking 2020:

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US News Ranking Category

2020 Ranking

National University Ranking

2

Best Graduate Law Schools

3

Best Graduate Medical Schools

17

Entrepreneurship MBA

4

Finance MBA

7

Global Universities

1

Graduate Business School

3

UG Computer Engineering

25

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Harvard University THE Ranking 2020

With a University ranking of #7 via Times Higher Education (THE) in 2020, the university secured top positions under various categories, such as Life Sciences; Clinical and Health; Engineering; Art and Humanities, and Psychology. Tabulated below are the category-wise ranking details of Harvard University Times Higher Education ranking 2020:

THE Ranking Category

2020 Ranking

University Rankings

7

Arts and Humanities

5

Clinical and Health

2

Engineering

3

Life Sciences

2

PG Business and Economics

10

PG Computer Science

7

Law

13

Psychology

6

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Harvard University ARWU Ranking 2020

As per the ARWU Ranking 2020, with a University Ranking of #1, Harvard University performed excellent in categories, such as the Shanghai Political Sciences, Shanghai Law, Shanghai Sociology, and Shanghai Physics Rankings. The below table presents more details on Harvard University ARWU ranking in 2020:

ARWU Ranking Category

2020 Ranking

University Ranking

1

Shanghai Law

2

Shanghai Mathematics

19

Shanghai Nursing

48

Shanghai Physics

7

Shanghai Political Sciences

1

Shanghai Sociology

3

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The University of the West of Scotland has five modern and diverse campuses in United Kingdom. The University has welcomed more than 3,000 international students which are representing 1/3 of the globe. They also have 130 European partners who are actively in global study and exchange options through the Commonwealth universities programmes. The University also offers study abroad opportunities for UWS who are eligible for the same and also have more than 20 transnational education partners worldwide which helps them deliver UWS Bachelors and Masters Degrees around the world.

Q:   What rank is Wolverhampton University in UK?

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The University of Wolverhampton is one of the best universities in the United Kingdom. The university is consistently ranked among the best universities nationally and globally. For nearly 200 years, the University of Wolverhampton has been consistently providing a quality of education to students and producing highly skilled graduates. The national rankings of the University of Wolverhampton are given below:

Ranking Body Ranking
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Q:   Does the University of Essex require IELTS?

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International students whose native language is not English must meet the University of Essex English language requirements to get admission. The university accepts IELTS scores as proof of English language proficiency. Mentioned below are the IELTS scores required for UG and PG admission at the university:

English Language Test

 Score

IELTS

Overall score of 5.5 to 8.0 with minimum of 5.5 to 7.5 in each section

The university also accepts the score of other English language tests such as TOEFL and PTE for admission to undergraduate and graduate programs:

English Language Test

 Score

TOEFL iBT

Overall score of 72 to 114

PTE

Overall score of 59 to 84 with minimum of 59 to 80 in each section

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Q:   How can I get admission in the University of Manchester?

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The application process at the University of Manchester may vary depending on the course and level of study. However, here is the application process for UG and PG courses: 

The Undergraduate Application Process:  

Step 1:  You can apply through the UCAS common application portal.

Step 2: Go to the website and select the course you are interested in.

Step 3: Ensure you meet the Entry requirements (Academic qualifications, English proficiency, etc.

Step 4: Once you decide on the course, submit documents such as SOP, Transcripts and personal statements. 

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Step 5: You can track the application's progress through your given credentials by UCAS. 

Step 6: Once the applicant submits the application to UCAS, it forwards to the University, and the admission teams carefully analyse the application document.

Step 7: The university will send you an offer letter once selected. Hence keep checking your UCAS portal for your application status.

The Postgraduate application process: 

Step 1: Select the postgraduate course you are interested in from the University of Manchester.\

Step 2: Ensure you meet the entry requirements for the chosen program, as they vary depending on the course.

Step 3: Complete the online application by providing your personal information.

Step 4: Upload the required documents, such as Academic transcripts and proof of English language proficiency ( TOEFL/ IELTS). experience in your fields and references (depending on the course). You also may require Two LORs depending on the course. 

To make your admission better, check out the following: How Admission Officers Evaluate your application. 

Step 5:  If your application is successful, you will receive an offer from the University of Manchester. 

Q:   Is Hertfordshire University hard to get into?

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With a 70% acceptance rate, the University of Hertfordshire is not hard to get into and follows easy selection criteria during admissions. This does not mean the university accepts all the students applying for different programs. The selection is based on academic performance, English language requirements, references, and many more. Some of the programs at Hertfordshire even demand an experience of 4-5 years. Students must fulfill the eligibility criteria to enroll in any programme at Hertfordshire University. In addition, students with average performance can showcase their relevant experience or extracurricular activities participation to increase their selection probability.

Q:   How much IELTS score is required for Hertfordshire University?

A:

International students coming from diverse backgrounds must prove their English language proficiency by submitting the scores of IELTS, PTE, and Duolingo at Hertfordshire University. The university demands an IELTS score of 6 from the students. Along with the IELTS scores, students can refer to the table below for all the required English proficiency score:

English language test

Minimum Score required UG

Minimum Score required PG

IELTS

6 or above

6 or above

PTE

59 or above

58 or above

Duolingo

105 or above

120 or above

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University of Wales, Trinity Saint (UWTSD) was founded in 2010, is a public institution for higher education and research at multiple locations. It was set up under the 1828 royal charter of Lampeter, the institution was the result of the merger between Trinity University College and the University of Wales. The institution merged with the Swansea Metropolitan University in 2013.

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  • Highly distinguished and learned faculties: the faculty at UWTSD    is highly learned and distinguished which enables students to be the best in their field of study.
  • High Placements: According to Graduate Outcome data 2019-2020 quoted by the UWTSD, more than 95% of its graduates were found to be employed within 15 Months of graduation. The average salary of a graduate is not explicitly released by UWTSD, however, as per some unofficial sources the average salary of the graduates of UWTSD is approximately INR 30-35L. with the highest salary being reported as high as INR 66.5L for jobs in Financial Services.

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