As we all know, there are five "G5" colleges and universities in the UK that represent the highest level of education, and many parents and students also choose G5 as the first choice and sprint goal for their applications.
Since the status of the G5 cannot be shaken, other institutions want to compete for the "boss" in addition to the G5, which is often referred to as the "G6".
As for which G6 university is, different universities are arguing, and there is another meme circulating on the Internet for many years:
"There are 5 G5 universities and 10 G6 universities in the UK. ”
(Source: Internet)
Next, Senior Sister Mia will introduce you to several "G6" candidates, which one will you choose?
01 University of Edinburgh
: 2024QS ranking 5th in the UK, TOP 1 in Scotland, 4th in the REF UK University Research Rankings, and 17 subjects can be ranked in the top 5 in the UK.
The University of Edinburgh is the highest university in Scotland and the sixth oldest university in the English-speaking world. The University has long been world-renowned for its outstanding and diverse teaching and research, and is one of the most popular universities in the UK.
The University of Edinburgh has a high status in the British education community, and famous British Prime Ministers Winston Churchill, Prince Philip, and Princess Anne have all served as presidents of the university. The University is also a member of renowned academic organizations such as the Russell Group of Universities in the UK and the European Alliance of Research Universities.
Moreover, in the past 10 years of QS rankings, the University of Edinburgh has never fallen out of the top 25 in the UK, and in the past five years in the QS rankings, the University of Edinburgh has also remained in the top 20 in the UK, and its strength is quite stable.
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02King's College London (KCL)
The "Golden Triangle School" with a royal background, the major lists have not fallen out of the QS top 40 in the past 10 years, there are 16 Nobel Prize winners, and it is located in London, who dares to question this "king"?
With a history dating back to 1829, KCL was founded by King George IV of England and the famous Battle of Waterloo General, Duke of Wellington, and is the second university in London, known as the "Golden Triangle" along with the University of Cambridge, the University of Oxford, Imperial College London, and the London School of Economics and Political Science.
King's College London was founded to provide young people with a wide range of literary and scientific education. As a top research university backed by royal power and religion, KCL has always been at the forefront of research and teaching in the world, advocating for students to be critical thinkers.
Whether it is undergraduate or graduate, KCL attaches great importance to applicants' academic performance, as well as their interest in learning and practical results in related subject areas. Due to its glorious founding history, the college is still funded by the British royal family, so students who can successfully study are often nicknamed "the king's woman/man".
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03 University of Manchester
What else is there to say about the first "Red Brick University" in the UK, the 1st most popular university among top employers, and the 3rd most popular university in the UK in 2023?
The University of Manchester is a "Red Brick University" in the UK, a founding member of the Russell Group in the UK, a member of the University Research Association, and a member of the International University Climate Alliance. Many of the world's greatest achievements have been attributed here, such as the splitting of atoms, the invention of the world's first storable program computer, and the discovery of graphene.
The quality of teaching at the University is consistently ranked among the best in the UK for independent assessment of teaching quality, and its annual global university rankings are among the highest in the world, with alumni including 25 Nobel laureates and numerous international celebrities.
In November 2010, British Prime Minister David Cameron visited China and said in a speech at Peking University that the UK not only has Oxford, Cambridge, but also Manchester and other universities, and hopes that Peking University students will have the opportunity to study in the UK, which shows the status of the University of Manchester in the minds of the British.
As the top of the "Red Brick University", the University of Manchester has also performed very steadily in the university rankings over the years, ranking 32nd in the latest World University Rankings 2024QS. In addition, the school has been ranked first in the UK for many years in the ranking of the UK's most popular universities by top employers!
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04 University of Warwick
The "triple accredited" business school and the three authoritative lists in the UK have never fallen out of the top 10, and I am the most promising young university!
The University of Warwick was founded in 1965 and is located on the border between Warwickshire and Coventry in central England. Although the school has a relatively small history compared to other universities in the UK, it has built a reputation for academic excellence in Europe and around the world. The school's achievements in just a few decades are remarkable, and the school has won widespread acclaim for the high quality of its teaching and research, as well as its emphasis on the holistic development of its students.
In the three authoritative tables in the UK, whether it is the Times, the Guardian, or CUG (Complete University Guide), the University of Warwick is the only British university other than Cambridge and Oxford that has never fallen out of the top 10 in the UK in any ranking.
In addition, in the QS University Rankings by Subject 2023, the University of Warwick has nearly 10 subjects ranked in the top 10 in the UK. Even some of the courses at the University of Warwick are ranked in the top three universities in the UK. As one of the top business schools in the UK, its business school enjoys an excellent reputation in the British business community, with ace disciplines including management, marketing, creative writing and economics.
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05 Durham University
I'm one of the three oldest universities that retain the academic system, and I also have a cp named "Doxbridge" with Oxbridge, so it's not too much to be a G6!
Durham University is a world-renowned research university that originated in 1286 and is a member of the prestigious Russell Group, the Coimbra Group, the Global Alliance of Advanced Studies Universities, and the N8 University Alliance. Although Durham University is not very good in the overall ranking alone, it is an absolutely good school in the hearts of the British, a traditional aristocratic school, and the admission requirements are also very high.
In addition, Durham University is also one of the most beautiful campuses in the UK, with unique architecture and beautiful scenery, and it is at Durham University that we know that Harry Potter was filmed.
Durham University has a long history of innovative pedagogy and outstanding academic and research excellence. As well as being a world-class centre for teaching and learning, Durham University has been recognised as a world-class centre by the UK government and the University Research Assessment System for its continuous output of top-notch research.
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06 University of Bristol
Known as the "Emperor of Engineering", it is one of the most favored universities for middle-class families in the United Kingdom, focusing on a steady and steady, not fighting or grabbing, but it does not mean that I have no strength, I rely on word of mouth to win!
The history of the University of Bristol can be traced back to the establishment of University College Bristol in 1876. The university is one of nine red-brick universities and a founding member of the Russell Group of universities.
The University of Bristol's School of Engineering is known as the "Kingdom of Engineering", with five Royal College of Engineering Fellows and six world-leading research centres, including Rolls-Royce, Hewlett-Packard, Toshiba, the British Aviation Authority and many more.
The University of Bristol is one of the UK's most popular universities for middle-class families, with 87% of its students coming from middle-class families today, behind the University of Oxford and the University of Cambridge.
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The above is the basic situation of the "G6" candidates, all the "judges" in front of the screen, which school do you pick?
In fact, the above schools have very good strengths in all aspects, and all students can take them into account when applying. Instead of tangling with the name "G6", it is better to focus on improving your own background, as long as your software and hardware strength is strong enough, you can choose from the world's famous schools!
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