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University of Oxford

Oxford, United Kingdom · Russell Group · Founded 1096
#4
Consensus Rank 2026
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 2026, #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 2026
#4
Source: QS Quacquarelli Symonds, June 2025 · topuniversities.com
THE World University Rankings 2026
#1
Source: Times Higher Education, Oct 2025 · timeshighereducation.com
ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) 2025
#6
Source: ShanghaiRanking Consultancy, Aug 2025 · shanghairanking.com
U.S. News Best Global 2026
#4
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

Subject rankings

University of Oxford by subject across QS, THE, ARWU (ShanghaiRanking) and U.S. News 2026
SubjectQSTHEARWUU.S. News
Arts & Humanities #1 #4 #1
Modern Languages #1
Anatomy & Physiology #1
Geography #1 #3
Anthropology #1
Medicine / Clinical #2 #9 #1
Environmental Science #2 #1 #8
Computer Science #4 #1 #18 #21
Clinical & Health #1
Archaeology #2
English Language & Literature #2
History #2
Theology & Religious Studies #2
Life Sciences & Medicine #2 #5
Earth & Geosciences #2 #23 #20
Mathematics #2 #3 #3
Social Sciences & Management #2 #2
Law #2 #5 #8
Political Science & IR #2 #10
Public Administration #2 #8
Sociology #2 #8
Engineering & Technology #4 #2 #62
Public Health #5 #2
Philosophy #3
Biological Sciences #3 #5 #3
Pharmacy & Pharmacology #3 #51-75 #25
Psychology #3 #17 #3
Natural / Physical Sciences #3 #8
Physics & Astronomy #3 #10 #14
Development Studies #3
Education #3 #3 #30 #11
Linguistics #4
Accounting & Finance #4 #27
Business & Economics #4
Chemistry #5 #42 #43
Business & Management #5 #51-75
Statistics #5 #13
Artificial Intelligence #6 #17 #30
Electrical & Electronic Engineering #7 #101-150 #85
Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering #7 #51-75 #155
Materials Science #8 #51-75 #59
Economics & Econometrics #8 #13 #14
Chemical Engineering #9 #151-200 #141
History of Art #11
Civil Engineering #12 #201-300
Art & Design #17
Performing Arts #18
Communication & Media #23
Biomedical Engineering #25
Energy Science & Engineering #25 #52
Biotechnology #35 #26
Automation & Control #35
Mining & Mineral Engineering #38
Architecture #42
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 #301-400

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 2026, #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 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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