The University of Strathclyde is highly ranked both nationally and internationally. According to the Complete University Guide, it is ranked 5th in the UK for overall student satisfaction, 9th for graduate prospects, and 5th for research quality.
Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2021 ranks the university at no. 301-400 globally, and the QS World University Rankings 2021 ranks it at no. 501-550. In the UK, the university is ranked 27th by the Times Higher Education and 44th by the QS World University Rankings. In addition, the university has been awarded the prestigious Queen's Anniversary Prize for Higher and Further Education, recognizing its internationally renowned research in laser applications, signal processing, and its contribution to the industry.
The university is also consistently ranked highly for its academic excellence and teaching quality. The Guardian University Guide 2021 ranks the university at 11th in the UK, and the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2021 ranks it at 8th.
