Success for Environment, Science and Economy subjects in QS ranking
The first Exeter Climate Forum was held on campus last year. Photo: Jim Wileman
Subjects across the University of Exeter’s Faculty of Environment, Science and Economy (ESE) have ranked among the world’s best in an influential league table.
Six subjects are positioned in the world’s top 50 in the latest QS World Rankings by Subject, published Wednesday 25 March.
The faculty’s highest ranked subject was geology, which placed joint 20th – a rise of 19 places – followed by geophysics (22nd), Environmental Sciences (joint 23rd), Engineering – Mineral and Mining (26th), Earth and Marine Sciences (28th) and Geography (38th).
Other notable ESE entries included University of Exeter Business School subjects, with Accounting and Finance rising 100 places to 101-150 and Economics and Econometrics climbing 45 places to joint 180th.
Professor Alexandra Gerbasi, Pro-Vice Chancellor of the Faculty of Environment, Science and Economy, said: “This achievement is a testament to the dedication and effort of our entire faculty and their commitment to building a greener, healthier, and fairer future through our teaching, research and partnerships. I would like to extend my thanks and congratulations to everybody involved.”
Full rankings are available here.
