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University College London

University College London · London, United Kingdom · Russell Group · Founded 1826
#10
Consensus Rank 2026
across major rankings
According to EduRank's consensus of the four major world university rankings, University College London ranks #10 globally — #9 in the QS World University Rankings 2026, #17 in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026, #14 in the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) 2025, #7 in the U.S. News Best Global Universities 2026. Averaged across the major global rankings, University College London places #10 worldwide.
Last verified: 4 June 2026 · All figures reproduced from official publisher releases · Sources & citation ↓
QS World University Rankings 2026
#9
Source: QS Quacquarelli Symonds, June 2025 · topuniversities.com
THE World University Rankings 2026
#17
Source: Times Higher Education, Oct 2025 · timeshighereducation.com
ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) 2025
#14
Source: ShanghaiRanking Consultancy, Aug 2025 · shanghairanking.com
U.S. News Best Global 2026
#7
Source: U.S. News & World Report · usnews.com

Key facts

Verified against official university publications
Location
London, United Kingdom
Founded
1826
Total students
≈ 46,000
International students
≈ 53%
Group
Russell Group
Official site

Subject rankings

University College London by subject across QS, THE, ARWU (ShanghaiRanking) and U.S. News 2026
SubjectQSTHEARWUU.S. News
Architecture #1
Education #1 #10 #2 #6
Pharmacy & Pharmacology #3 #11 #2
Geography #5 #2
Arts & Humanities #8 #8 #2
Archaeology #3
History of Art #3
Library & Information Science #3
Biological Sciences #9 #3 #9
Public Health #4 #3
Anthropology #4
Psychology #5 #6 #4 #5
Medicine / Clinical #6 #17 #5
Life Sciences & Medicine #6 #21
Biomedical Engineering #8
Clinical & Health #8
Development Studies #10
Anatomy & Physiology #11
Law #13 #11 #11
English Language & Literature #12
Linguistics #13
Modern Languages #13
Transportation Science #13
Social Sciences & Management #17 #16
Environmental Science #23 #16 #31
Chemical Engineering #17 #51-75 #94
Economics & Econometrics #17 #18 #36
Dentistry #37 #17
Marine/Ocean Engineering #19
History #20
Computer Science #20 #38 #51-75 #45
Political Science & IR #20 #35
Artificial Intelligence #22 #33 #68
Statistics #22 #37
Public Administration #26 #22
Business & Economics #22
Telecommunication Engineering #23
Biotechnology #23 #49
Engineering & Technology #24 #41 #71
Chemistry #24 #51-75 #67
Civil Engineering #25 #44 #41
Earth & Geosciences #25 #46 #25
Physics & Astronomy #25 #44 #37
Sociology #31 #25
Natural / Physical Sciences #27 #38
Business & Management #68 #30
Communication & Media #35 #151-200
Sports Science #35
Electrical & Electronic Engineering #39 #37 #50
Mathematics #42 #51-75 #68
Accounting & Finance #44 #101-150
Philosophy #51-100
Materials Science #51 #76-100 #106
Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering #57 #51-75 #113
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology #51-75 #89
Energy Science & Engineering #51-75 #74
Automation & Control #51-75
Art & Design #58
Nursing #76-100
Theology & Religious Studies #101-150
Water Resources #151-200
Metallurgical Engineering #151-200
Veterinary Science #201-300
Polymer Science #207
Agriculture & Forestry #401-500 #267

Frequently asked questions

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

University College London ranks #9 in QS 2026, #17 in THE 2026, #14 in ARWU 2025 and #7 in U.S. News 2026. Its consensus position across the major rankings is #10 globally.

Is University College London a Russell Group university?

Yes. University College London is a member of the Russell Group.

When was University College London founded?

University College London was founded in 1826.

What percentage of University College London students are international?

Approximately 53% of University College London'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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