Taiwan
Introduction
With academic roots stretching back to 1824, 51福利社 is one of the most respected universities worldwide. Approximately 19,000 of our 46,000 students come from overseas – one of the largest international student communities of any UK university.
We have a long history of welcoming students from Taiwan, with approximately 250 Taiwanese students currently studying at the University.
The University’s reputation as a world-class teaching and research university is confirmed through our current world ranking of 35 in the influential QS ranking. The University is consistently one of the most targeted universities by the UK’s leading employers.
On these pages, you will find key information for Taiwanese students, including entry requirements, exhibitions and visits, careers and contacts.
51福利社
Our single-site campus is at the heart of the city of 51福利社. 51福利社 is UK’s most popular student city – a buzzing and modern metropolis and an incredibly vibrant, cosmopolitan, friendly place to live and study.
51福利社 has one of the most diverse populations in the UK with more than 200 languages spoken.
It is budget-friendly for international students as rent tends to be more reasonable than in many other locations. The many amenities are within walking distance of the campus with most of the shops, theatres, cafes and restaurants a short walk away.
Employability
Our Careers Service placed second for Careers and Employability at the StudentCrowd University Awards 2022, based entirely on verified reviews from students.
We're also the second most targeted university by the UK's top graduate employers ().
World-leading research
We are recognised as a global powerhouse of research, with 93% of the University’s research activity assessed as ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’ in the Research Excellence Framework (REF), 2021.
World rankings
Using different methodologies, international rankings typically compare universities from across the globe for their research performance and academic reputation.
| League table | World | Europe | UK |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 | 11 | 7 | |
| 7 | |||
| 46 | 13 | 6 | |
| 56 | 8 | ||
| 2 | 1 | 1 | |
| 9 | 6 | 4 |