Imperial’s Global Achievement 2025

Imperial College London is rated as one of the world’s best universities.

Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) 2024
In the most recent publication, Imperial was ranked 6th in Europe (same as last year) and 25th in the world (down two places).
QS World University Rankings 2026
In the most recent publication, Imperial was ranked 1st in Europe (same as last year) and 2nd in the world (same as last year).
THE World University Rankings 2025
In the most recent publication, Imperial was ranked 3rd in Europe (same as last year) and 9th in the world (down one place).

Complete University Guide 2026
In the most recent publication, Imperial was ranked 6th in the UK (down one place).
Guardian University Guide 2025
In the most recent publication, Imperial was ranked 5th in the UK (same as last year).
Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025
In the most recent publication, Imperial was ranked 6th in the UK (down one place).
Daily Mail University Guide 2025
In the first publication, Imperial was ranked 1st in the UK (same as last year).

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