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What are university rankings?
University rankings are tables that compare higher education institutions based on various factors. These often include teaching quality, research output, student satisfaction, and graduate employment rates. The story mentions a new guide ranking all 128 UK universities, which helps prospective students and their families make informed choices about where to study.
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