Universities UK response to Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2015-16

Nicola Dandridge, Chief Executive of Universities UK, said: “This table, and other rankings, suggest that the UK continues to possess, by some margin, one of the strongest university systems in the world.

“What is clear, however, is that if we want to maintain this leading position, we must start matching our competitors' increased investment in higher education. We should also be presenting a welcoming climate for genuine international students and academics and ensuring that visa and immigration rules and procedures are proportionate.”