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University of Cambridge

Cambridge, United Kingdom · Russell Group · Founded 1209
#5
Consensus Rank 2026
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 2026, #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 2026
#6
Source: QS Quacquarelli Symonds, June 2025 · topuniversities.com
THE World University Rankings 2026
#5
Source: Times Higher Education, Oct 2025 · timeshighereducation.com
ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) 2025
#4
Source: ShanghaiRanking Consultancy, Aug 2025 · shanghairanking.com
U.S. News Best Global 2026
#5
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

Subject rankings

University of Cambridge by subject across QS, THE, ARWU (ShanghaiRanking) and U.S. News 2026
SubjectQSTHEARWUU.S. News
Archaeology #1
English Language & Literature #1
Psychology #2 #1 #9 #6
Modern Languages #2
Anatomy & Physiology #2
Chemistry #2 #37 #21
Life Sciences & Medicine #5 #2
Computer Science #8 #2 #51-75 #43
Clinical & Health #2
Arts & Humanities #3 #3 #3
History #3
Linguistics #3
Earth & Geosciences #3 #4 #11
Geography #3 #6
Mathematics #3 #5 #10
Anthropology #3
Law #3 #3 #6
Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering #4 #9 #133
Natural / Physical Sciences #4 #5
Social Sciences & Management #4 #7
Marketing #4
Biological Sciences #5 #5 #4
Education #6 #4 #48 #47
Engineering & Technology #5 #5 #74
Chemical Engineering #5 #101-150 #124
Medicine / Clinical #5 #6 #9
Materials Science #5 #20 #35
Physics & Astronomy #5 #11 #13
Biotechnology #32 #5
Electrical & Electronic Engineering #6 #76-100 #181
Environmental Science #6 #33 #12
Business & Management #6 #36
Development Studies #6
Public Administration #6
Statistics #6 #9
Business & Economics #6
Philosophy #7
Theology & Religious Studies #7
Pharmacy & Pharmacology #7 #34 #33
Accounting & Finance #7 #51-75
Political Science & IR #7 #51-75
Sociology #7 #76-100
History of Art #8
Artificial Intelligence #9 #51-75 #68
Civil Engineering #9 #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

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 2026, #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 2026QS Quacquarelli Symonds · published 2025-06-19 · 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
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