Our School is internationally renowned for its research and education relating to the design, construction and operation of the buildings and places within which we live, work and play.
Our areas of expertise include architecture, construction management, energy systems and environmental engineering. We have a strong orientation towards interdisciplinary 'real-world' problems, and have a proud track record of active engagement with the professions.
We are one of the UK’s top-ranking institutions for building and the built environment. We are ranked 1st for Architecture, Building and Planning in the Daily Mail University Guide 2025, 3rd for Building in the Complete University Guide 2025, and we're the joint 6th highest ranking UK university for Architecture and Built Environment in the QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2024.
We are ranked 6th in the UK for research power in Architecture, Built Environment and Planning1. 100% of our research in Architecture, Built Environment and Planning is of international standing2 and 100% of our research impact has been classed 'outstanding’ or ‘very considerable’3.
1Times Higher Education, Institutions Ranked by Subject, based on its analysis of the latest REF 2021
2REF 2021, combining 4*, 3* and 2* submissions – Architecture, Built Environment and Planning
3REF 2021, combining 4* and 3* submissions – Architecture, Built Environment and Planning
