UK high 30 for Reading THE World University Rankings 2026

The University of Reading has maintained its place within the high 30 within the UK, in line with the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2026 revealed right this moment [9 October].

Reading is ranked at joint 27 within the UK, out of 109 establishments included within the desk.

The University is ranked at 201-250 general on the planet rating. The 2026 rankings characteristic virtually 2,200 establishments, a rise of about 100 on earlier editions.

This 12 months, Reading has proven sturdy enchancment within the ‘teaching’ pillar and is now ranked at 287 on the planet, up from 351 final 12 months.

The University additionally continues to rank very extremely for ‘international outlook’, rating at 54 on the planet, reflecting Reading’s standing as a world college with campuses on three continents and college students from greater than 160 international locations.

Professor Peter Miskell, University of Reading Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Education and Student Experience, stated: “We’re happy to keep up our place within the UK’s high 30 universities, in line with these newest college rankings.

“The growing variety of establishments which can be featured within the rating signifies that sustaining our place turns into more durable every year, and requires continuous enhancements.

“We are glad to see a major uplift in our educating rating this 12 months, which displays our dedication to academic excellence. Combined with our high 100 rating for worldwide outlook, these outcomes exhibit Reading’s power as a globally-minded establishment delivering excellent scholar experiences.”

The THE World University Rankings 2026 can be found in full on-line.