University of Oxford

Oxford, United Kingdom · Russell Group · Founded 1096

Consensus Rank 2027
across major rankings

According to EduRank's consensus of the four major world university rankings, University of Oxford ranks #4 globally — #4 in the QS World University Rankings 2027, #1 in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026, #6 in the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) 2025, #4 in the U.S. News Best Global Universities 2026. Averaged across the major global rankings, University of Oxford places #4 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

Oxford, United Kingdom

Founded

1096

Total students

≈ 26,000

International students

≈ 42%

Group

Russell Group

Official site

ox.ac.uk

Subject rankings

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

Subject

THE

ARWU

U.S. News

Arts & Humanities

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Modern Languages

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Anatomy & Physiology

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Geography

—

Anthropology

—

Medicine / Clinical

—

Environmental Science

—

Computer Science

#18

#21

Clinical & Health

—

Archaeology

—

English Language & Literature

—

History

—

Theology & Religious Studies

—

Life Sciences & Medicine

—

Earth & Geosciences

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#23

#20

Mathematics

—

Social Sciences & Management

—

Law

—

Political Science & IR

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#10

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Public Administration

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Sociology

—

Engineering & Technology

—

#62

Public Health

—

Philosophy

—

Biological Sciences

—

Pharmacy & Pharmacology

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#51-75

#25

Psychology

—

#17

Natural / Physical Sciences

—

Physics & Astronomy

—

#10

#14

Development Studies

—

Education

#30

#11

Linguistics

—

Accounting & Finance

—

#27

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Business & Economics

—

Chemistry

—

#42

#43

Business & Management

—

#51-75

—

Statistics

—

#13

—

Artificial Intelligence

—

#17

#30

Electrical & Electronic Engineering

—

#101-150

#85

Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering

—

#51-75

#155

Materials Science

—

#51-75

#59

Economics & Econometrics

—

#13

#14

Chemical Engineering

—

#151-200

#141

History of Art

#11

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Civil Engineering

#12

—

#201-300

—

Art & Design

#17

—

Performing Arts

#18

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Communication & Media

—

#23

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Biomedical Engineering

—

#25

—

Energy Science & Engineering

—

#25

#52

Biotechnology

—

#35

#26

Automation & Control

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#35

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Mining & Mineral Engineering

—

#38

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Architecture

#42

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Agriculture & Forestry

—

#301-400

#45

Metallurgical Engineering

—

#46

—

Water Resources

—

#101-150

#49

Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

—

#76-100

#132

Library & Information Science

—

#76-100

—

Transportation Science

—

#151-200

—

Veterinary Science

—

#151-200

—

Nursing

—

#151-200

—

Telecommunication Engineering

—

#201-300

—

Food Science & Technology

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#301-400

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Frequently asked questions

Direct answers, sourced from the rankings above

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

University of Oxford ranks #4 in QS 2027, #1 in THE 2026, #6 in ARWU 2025 and #4 in U.S. News 2026. Its consensus position across the major rankings is #4 globally.

Is University of Oxford a Russell Group university?

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

When was University of Oxford founded?

University of Oxford was founded in 1096.

What percentage of University of Oxford students are international?

Approximately 42% of University of Oxford'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 Oxford — University Rankings 2027. Retrieved 4 June 2026, from https://edurank.co/u/oxford/

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