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British Higher Education Insights
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This dataset provides key information on the top universities across the United Kingdom. It offers a detailed overview of various academic and administrative aspects, including university names, regional locations, founding years, and mottos. Crucially, it incorporates national and world rankings, along with specific metrics such as Center for World University Rankings (CWUR) scores and minimum IELTS requirements. The dataset further details financial aspects, including average undergraduate and postgraduate fees, estimated living costs, and international student allocation. Additionally, it covers student satisfaction, enrolment figures, academic staff counts, control types, academic calendars, campus settings, and geographical coordinates. This collection serves as a valuable resource for anyone seeking insights into the UK's higher education landscape.
Columns
- University_name: The name of the university.
- Region: The region in the UK where the university is situated.
- Founded_year: The year the university was established.
- Motto: The official motto of the university (may contain some missing values).
- UK_rank: The national ranking of the university within the United Kingdom.
- World_rank: The global ranking of the university.
- CWUR_score: The score from the Center for World University Rankings (may contain some missing values).
- Minimum_IELTS_score: The lowest IELTS score required for admission.
- UG_average_fees_(in_pounds): The average undergraduate tuition fees in pounds sterling.
- PG_average_fees_(in_pounds): The average postgraduate tuition fees in pounds sterling.
- International_students: The percentage allocation of international students.
- Student_satisfaction: The score representing student satisfaction.
- Student_enrollment: The total count of students enrolled at the university.
- Academic_staff: The number of academic staff members.
- Control_type: The type of governance or control for the university (e.g., Public, Private).
- Academic_calendar: The academic calendar structure of the university (may contain some missing values).
- Campus_setting: Describes the environment of the university campus (e.g., Urban, Suburban; may contain some missing values).
- Estimated_cost_of_living_per_year_(in_pounds): The estimated annual cost of living for students.
- Latitude: The geographical latitude coordinate of the university.
- Longitude: The geographical longitude coordinate of the university.
- Website: The official website URL of the university.
Distribution
The dataset is provided in a CSV file format, named
uk_universities.csv, with a size of 26.3 kB. It is structured with 21 distinct columns and contains information for 131 universities.Usage
This dataset is ideal for various applications, including data visualisation and exploratory data analysis. It can be used to compare universities based on multiple criteria, identify trends in student enrolment or international student populations, and analyse regional distribution of higher education institutions. Researchers can utilise it for academic studies on university performance, while prospective students can make informed decisions based on rankings, fees, and student satisfaction scores.
Coverage
The dataset focuses exclusively on universities located within the United Kingdom, covering various regions such as London and South East England. The founding years of the universities included range from as early as 1096 up to 2013. Information on student demographics, including international student percentages and overall enrolment, is available. The data is expected to be updated annually. Please note that certain columns such as 'Motto', 'CWUR_score', 'Academic_calendar', and 'Campus_setting' may contain missing values.
License
CC0: Public Domain
Who Can Use It
- Prospective students: To compare university options, including fees, IELTS requirements, and student satisfaction.
- Academic researchers: For studies on the UK higher education sector, university trends, and regional analysis.
- Data analysts and scientists: For creating visualisations, performing statistical analysis, and building predictive models related to university metrics.
- Policy makers: To gain insights into the current state of UK universities and inform educational policies.
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Attributes
Original Data Source: British Higher Education Insights
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