University College London
London
Why is UCL considered better than Manchester and Durham?
And which is ultimately a better choice for an international student (wanting to study physics/astronomy)? I mean Manchester apparently has better research facilities, bigger campus, more personnel and funding and also a richer history. Why is then UCL considered better?
Considered better by whom, and for what?
For physics, in purely academic terms, I'd probably consider Manchester stronger personally (unless you are specifically interested in planterary science, perhaps - which UCL has some specialism in).
However for becoming an investment banker then UCL is "better" because it's a "target university".
Really depends on your aims.
For physics, in purely academic terms, I'd probably consider Manchester stronger personally (unless you are specifically interested in planterary science, perhaps - which UCL has some specialism in).
However for becoming an investment banker then UCL is "better" because it's a "target university".
Really depends on your aims.
(edited 7 months ago)
University College London
London
Considered by QS. Manchester is somewhere around the 50s while UCL is at a whopping 9th position. In physics also they ranked UCL higher than Manchester, with positions at 27 and 44 respectively. And while the following one is from a less reliable source (someone in a US uni help Discord), I've also heard that internationally UCL gets more doors unlocked than Manchester as well.
Original post by Amir Hamza
Considered by QS. Manchester is somewhere around the 50s while UCL is at a whopping 9th position. In physics also they ranked UCL higher than Manchester, with positions at 27 and 44 respectively. And while the following one is from a less reliable source (someone in a US uni help Discord), I've also heard that internationally UCL gets more doors unlocked than Manchester as well.
Rankings are not to be relied on as they cannot be replicated. Manchester is better for some degrees than UCL.
Original post by Muttley79
Rankings are not to be relied on as they cannot be replicated. Manchester is better for some degrees than UCL.
Would you say Manchester is better for physics/astronomy?
Original post by Amir Hamza
Would you say Manchester is better for physics/astronomy?
Yes, far better
Original post by Muttley79
Yes, far better
Whilst I agree the rankings are a bit of a joke, what makes you make this assertion? Industry links or simply that you studied there?
Original post by rdotis
Whilst I agree the rankings are a bit of a joke, what makes you make this assertion? Industry links or simply that you studied there?
It's knowledgr of what that department has done/ is doing. I didn't study there - I'm a teacher so am involved in advising students.
Original post by Muttley79
It's knowledgr of what that department has done/ is doing. I didn't study there - I'm a teacher so am involved in advising students.
do you have any knowledge on the engineering department at UCL compared to manchester/birmingham specifically in chemical engineering?
Original post by Anonymous
do you have any knowledge on the engineering department at UCL compared to manchester/birmingham specifically in chemical engineering?
UCL isn't a popular choice for any Engineering discipline in my school
Original post by Muttley79
It's knowledgr of what that department has done/ is doing. I didn't study there - I'm a teacher so am involved in advising students.
Could you elaborate a bit on this knowledge please?
Original post by Muttley79
UCL isn't a popular choice for any Engineering discipline in my school
what is most popular then ?
Original post by Amir Hamza
Could you elaborate a bit on this knowledge please?
I can't access their website at the moment - Professor Brian Cox is one reason
Original post by Anonymous
what is most popular then ?
Which type of Enngineering? Most go for somewhere with a year in industry
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