26 February 2025
The UK’s higher education sector continues to demonstrate resilience in global rankings, with the University of Oxford securing second place in the Times Higher Education (THE) World Reputation Rankings 2025 - its highest position in a decade.
Cambridge followed closely, tying for fourth with Stanford, while Imperial College London surged in parallel rankings, underscoring Britain’s enduring academic excellence.
The rankings, based on surveys of 55,000 academics, highlight the UK’s strength in research and teaching reputation. Oxford’s rise reflects its nine-year streak atop THE’s overall World University Rankings, with Cambridge and Imperial also praised for innovation and global collaboration. The University of Manchester joined the top 50, signaling broader UK sector resilience.
With 10% of the world’s top 100 universities, the UK continues to attract talent and investment. As global competition intensifies, its blend of heritage and cutting-edge research positions it as a beacon for scholars worldwide.
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