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Which university is the best for computer science as Im a bit confused

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QS Rankings 2025 for Computer Science (the rating is affected by the size of the university as larger universities tend to have more researchers. They also increase the rating based on being ecologically aware (?), employability, and importance internationally. In brackets, I've put where that university ranks in general for all subjects):
Queen Mary University of London 97th in the world. (145th)
Bristol 151. (55th)
Loughborough 201-250. (212th)
Northumbria 401-450. (548th)
Exeter 451-500. (153rd)
Dundee. No world ranking found for Computer Science (441st) .

The Complete University Guide research ranking for Computer Science. In brackets is entry standards for Computer Science (actual grades achieved by entrants) then an average of graduate prospects for that subject.
Bristol 92% (82%. 89%)
Queen Mary University of London 91% (66%. 82.5%)
Dundee 85% (78%. 88%)
Loughborough 81% (70%. 89%)
Exeter 75% (72%. 90%)
Northumbria 70% (63%. 82.5%)
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Original post by Shabarish1
Which university is the best for computer science as Im a bit confused


Whichever one you like the most, and whichever one will be able to facilitate you getting experience. I'm not a CS student but I gather that for CS, getting work experience while at university is super important and makes a big difference on your employability prospects.

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