Our rankings and reputation
We are proud to be recognised among some of the world’s leading universities.
Stats Section
2nd for Impact
Ranked 2nd nationally ​for impact and 12th overall ​(REF 2021)
KEF
Highest rating in Local Growth and Regeneration, Research Partnerships and Working with the Public and Third Sector categories (KEF 5.1)
Top 5.3%
of universities worldwide (2024 Center for World University Rankings)
Top 100
for public health in global ranking of academic subjects (Shanghai Ranking)
The Queen Elizabeth Prize for Education
We’re proud to have been awarded a Queen Elizabeth Prize for Education for our Tiny Targets research project.
Awarded for excellence, innovation and well-evidenced benefit for the institution and the wider world, it’s one of the UK’s most prestigious honours in higher education.
Tiny Targets: vector control for the elimination of sleeping sickness
Our student experience
We’re committed to creating the best possible experience for our students while they’re here, and to support them after graduation.
Stats Section
100%
100% completion rate for postgraduate research.
1st in the UK
Ranked 1st in the UK by postgraduate taught students.
70+ countries
Build international connections across our network of more than 70 countries.
Top 6%
In the top 6% of universities worldwide for education and research quality.
Accreditations and awards
Athena Swan Silver Award
LSTM holds an Athena Swan silver award. This recognises our commitment to addressing gender inequalities and embedding inclusive cultures.
Race Equality Charter Bronze Award
LSTM’s commitment to becoming an anti-racist organisation is recognised with the Race Equality Charter Bronze Award
Living Wage Employer
We’re a Living Wage Employer, which means we’re committed to fair pay. We ensure all our staff, including contracted colleagues, receive the Real Living Wage.