University of Cambridge

Cambridge, United Kingdom · Russell Group · Founded 1209

Consensus Rank 2027
across major rankings

According to EduRank's consensus of the four major world university rankings, University of Cambridge ranks #5 globally — #6 in the QS World University Rankings 2027, #5 in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026, #4 in the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) 2025, #5 in the U.S. News Best Global Universities 2026. Averaged across the major global rankings, University of Cambridge places #5 worldwide.

Last verified: 4 June 2026 · All figures reproduced from official publisher releases · Sources & citation ↓

QS World University Rankings 2027

— unchanged vs 2026

Source: QS Quacquarelli Symonds, June 2026 · topuniversities.com

THE World University Rankings 2026

Source: Times Higher Education, Oct 2025 · timeshighereducation.com

ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) 2025

Source: ShanghaiRanking Consultancy, Aug 2025 · shanghairanking.com

U.S. News Best Global 2026

Source: U.S. News & World Report · usnews.com

Key facts

Verified against official university publications

Location

Cambridge, United Kingdom

Founded

1209

Total students

≈ 24,000

International students

≈ 37%

Group

Russell Group

Official site

cam.ac.uk

Subject rankings

University of Cambridge by subject across QS, THE, ARWU (ShanghaiRanking) and U.S. News 2026

Subject

THE

ARWU

U.S. News

Archaeology

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English Language & Literature

—

Psychology

Modern Languages

—

Anatomy & Physiology

—

Chemistry

—

#37

#21

Life Sciences & Medicine

—

Computer Science

#51-75

#43

Clinical & Health

—

Arts & Humanities

—

History

—

Linguistics

—

Earth & Geosciences

—

#11

Geography

—

Mathematics

—

#10

Anthropology

—

Law

—

Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering

—

#133

Natural / Physical Sciences

—

Social Sciences & Management

—

Marketing

—

Biological Sciences

—

Education

#48

#47

Engineering & Technology

—

#74

Chemical Engineering

—

#101-150

#124

Medicine / Clinical

—

Materials Science

—

#20

#35

Physics & Astronomy

—

#11

#13

Biotechnology

—

#32

Electrical & Electronic Engineering

—

#76-100

#181

Environmental Science

—

#33

#12

Business & Management

—

#36

—

Development Studies

—

Public Administration

—

Statistics

—

Business & Economics

—

Philosophy

—

Theology & Religious Studies

—

Pharmacy & Pharmacology

—

#34

#33

Accounting & Finance

—

#51-75

—

Political Science & IR

—

#51-75

—

Sociology

—

#76-100

—

History of Art

—

Artificial Intelligence

—

#51-75

#68

Civil Engineering

—

#101-150

#137

Economics & Econometrics

#10

—

#22

#13

Public Health

—

#39

#10

Communication & Media

#12

—

#76-100

—

Automation & Control

—

#12

—

Architecture

#13

—

Music

#21

—

Agriculture & Forestry

—

#401-500

#21

Performing Arts

#23

—

Veterinary Science

#23

—

#151-200

—

Library & Information Science

—

#39

—

Art & Design

#43

—

Energy Science & Engineering

—

#51-75

#45

Biomedical Engineering

—

#51-75

—

Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

—

#51-75

#62

Metallurgical Engineering

—

#51-75

—

Transportation Science

—

#101-150

—

Telecommunication Engineering

—

#151-200

—

Nursing

—

#201-300

—

Food Science & Technology

—

#301-400

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Frequently asked questions

Direct answers, sourced from the rankings above

What is University of Cambridge ranked in the world in 2026?

University of Cambridge ranks #6 in QS 2027, #5 in THE 2026, #4 in ARWU 2025 and #5 in U.S. News 2026. Its consensus position across the major rankings is #5 globally.

Is University of Cambridge a Russell Group university?

Yes. University of Cambridge is a member of the Russell Group.

When was University of Cambridge founded?

University of Cambridge was founded in 1209.

What percentage of University of Cambridge students are international?

Approximately 37% of University of Cambridge's students are international.

Data sources & verification

Every figure on this page is reproduced unmodified from the official publisher. The consensus score is computed by EduRank.

QS World University Rankings 2027QS Quacquarelli Symonds · published 2026-06-18 · official release

THE World University Rankings 2026Times Higher Education · published 2025-10-09 · official release

ARWU 2025ShanghaiRanking Consultancy · published 2025-08-15 · official release

U.S. News Best Global Universities 2026U.S. News & World Report · official release

Cite this page:
EduRank (2026). University of Cambridge — University Rankings 2027. Retrieved 4 June 2026, from https://edurank.co/u/cambridge/

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