The University of Oxford has extended its record-breaking run at the top of an international league table to a 10th year.
The university, which is the oldest in the English-speaking world, topped the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026.
It is joined in the top 10 by Cambridge, which has risen to joint third from fifth place in last year’s edition, and Imperial College London, which is in eighth.
Overall, 11 UK universities made it into Times Higher Education’s (THE) top 100 institutions worldwide.
Prof Irene Tracey, Oxford’s vice-chancellor, said the institution was “honoured” to be top-ranked for a 10th year.
“This achievement reflects the dedication of our academics, professional services staff and students, but it comes at a time of real strain for UK higher education,” she said.
“Sustaining a dynamic and globally competitive sector requires renewed investment and support, so that universities can continue to drive discovery, opportunity and economic growth for future generations.”
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