City University has the distinction of being ranked among the top 350 universities in the world. The academic excellence of the University has been recognised by a Silver award in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF). City ranked 2nd in UK for graduate salaries (six months after graduation) and 4th in London for student satisfaction. The Research Excellence Framework (REF) has rated 75.7% of City’s submission as being of world leading and internationally excellent quality. At City, 40% of all academics are producing research that is world-leading or internationally excellent.
City has five schools: Business school, Arts & Social sciences, Health sciences, Mathematics, Computer science & Engineering, and Law. The University has nearly 20,000 students (over 40% at postgraduate level) from more than 150 countries and staff from over 75 countries. The University stands apart for its course offerings. The full-time MBA ranks 1st in London, 6th in the UK, and 46th globally. Business and management research rank at 6th in the UK. The Nursing courses are ranked 2nd in London. Electrical and Electronic Engineering courses at City are ranked 2nd in London and 11th in the UK.