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Charles University

, CZ
#362
Consensus Rank 2026
across major rankings
According to EduRank's consensus of the four major world university rankings, Charles University ranks #362 globally — #265 in the QS World University Rankings 2026, #450 in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026, #301-400 in the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) 2025. Averaged across the major global rankings, Charles University places #362 worldwide.
Last verified: 4 June 2026 · All figures reproduced from official publisher releases · Sources & citation ↓
QS World University Rankings 2026
#265
Source: QS Quacquarelli Symonds, June 2025 · topuniversities.com
THE World University Rankings 2026
#450
Source: Times Higher Education, Oct 2025 · timeshighereducation.com
ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) 2025
#301-400
Source: ShanghaiRanking Consultancy, Aug 2025 · shanghairanking.com

Key facts

Verified against official university publications

Subject rankings

Charles University by subject across QS, THE, ARWU (ShanghaiRanking) and U.S. News 2026
SubjectQSTHEARWUU.S. News
Anatomy & Physiology #51-100
Library & Information Science #51-100
Archaeology #101-150
English Language & Literature #101-150
History #101-150
Linguistics #101-150
Anthropology #101-200
Geography #151-200 #101-150
Arts & Humanities #114 #151-175
Medicine / Clinical #146 #151-200
Modern Languages #151-200
Philosophy #151-200
Mathematics #151-200 #301-400
Political Science & IR #151-200 #201-300
Sociology #151-200
Physics & Astronomy #201-250 #151-200
Environmental Science #451-500 #151-200
Metallurgical Engineering #151-200
Economics & Econometrics #177 #201-300
Life Sciences & Medicine #192 #301-400
Biological Sciences #201-250 #201-300
Pharmacy & Pharmacology #201-250 #301-400
Chemistry #201-250 #301-400
Earth & Geosciences #201-275 #201-300
Communication & Media #201-250
Law #201-250 #301-400
Veterinary Science #201-300
Public Health #201-300
Business & Economics #201-250
Natural / Physical Sciences #220 #401-500
Computer Science #251-300 #501-600 #301-400
Materials Science #251-300 #401-500
Social Sciences & Management #299 #401-500
Psychology #301-350 #401-500 #301-400
Accounting & Finance #301-375
Education #301-350 #401-500 #401-500
Clinical & Health #301-400
Engineering & Technology #395
Agriculture & Forestry #401-500

Frequently asked questions

Direct answers, sourced from the rankings above
What is Charles University ranked in the world in 2026?

Charles University ranks #265 in QS 2026, #450 in THE 2026, #301-400 in ARWU 2025. Its consensus position across the major rankings is #362 globally.

Why does Charles University rank #265 in QS but #450 in THE?

QS weights employer reputation and international metrics more heavily; THE places more weight on research influence and teaching environment. Differences of this size between the two systems are common — see our methodology comparison.

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
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