University where William met Kate is in world's top 100 but was beaten by another Scots institution

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The Scottish University in Fife where Prince William met his beloved wife Kate Middleton has been placed in the world's top 100 Universities but it has been beaten by another top Scots institution on the list.

St Andrews was ranked at number 95 in the QS World University Rankings 2024 which were published on Tuesday. However, it failed to beat the prestigious University of Glasgow which finished joint 76th, putting it amongst the top five per cent most elite further education establishments across the globe.The QS World University Rankings is compiled by analyst Quacquarelli Symonds who uses a portfolio of rankings to compile the league table.

Glasgow performed exceptionally well in terms of academic reputation and international students, the Scottish Daily Express reports.Principal and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Glasgow, Professor Sir Anton Muscatelli said: "It’s great to once again see the University placing comfortably within the world’s top 100 universities in the 2024 QS World Rankings."This is a very strong result, achieved despite the ever-increasing competition across the globe, and we can be proud of this success.

Results like these are built on the collective efforts of many colleagues, and I’d like to offer my sincere thanks and appreciation for all those who helped deliver this success."St Andrew's is Scotland's oldest university and is where the future King and Queen met while carrying out their studies there.Prince William fell in love with his fellow History of Art student Kate Middleton who famously participated in a university fashion show where she wore a sheer black dress that showed off her underwear.Filming for the next season of The Crown took place in the picturesque town this year