Oxford's School of Geography and the Environment Secures Top Spot in QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024

The QS World University Rankings by Subject are highly regarded in the academic community, assessing institutions based on academic reputation, employer reputation, and research impact. The most recent of the QS World University Rankings features over 1,500 institutions and is the only ranking of its kind to emphasise employability and sustainability. The School's top ranking reflects its outstanding performance across these metrics.

Professor Giles Wiggs, Head of the School of Geography and the Environment, expressed his pride and gratitude, stating:

“I am delighted that the School of Geography and the Environment has once again topped the QS World University rankings for Geography. The School has achieved this accolade for 14 successive years and it is an enduring testament to the commitment and talent of all academic, research and professional services staff across the entire School. This ranking is a fitting recognition of the SoGE community and I am very proud to be a part of it.”

The University of Oxford remains a beacon of learning and research, continually striving to shape a sustainable and equitable future through cutting-edge geographical and environmental scholarship.

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