Edinburgh University named fifth most reputable in UK, according to academics

The Times Higher Education survey places Edinburgh 30th globally for reputation


The University of Edinburgh has been named one of the most reputable universities in the UK, placing fifth among Russell Group universities and 30th worldwide, maintaining its position among the top of the global rankings.

While Harvard took the number one spot globally, Oxford (2nd) and Cambridge (4th) maintained their long-standing positions at the top of the rankings, while Imperial College London (14th) and UCL (25th) also ranked among the top five UK universities on the list.

The Times Higher Education World Reputation Rankings are based on a survey of over 55,000 academics worldwide, who were asked to identify institutions they believe have the strongest global reputation and prestige.

Edinburgh University ranked higher than other Russell Group universities, including the London School of Economics (36th), King’s College London (42nd), the University of Manchester (50th), the University of Bristol (68th), and the University of Warwick (98th).

Edinburgh has consistently ranked among the world’s top universities in the World Reputation Rankings, maintaining its spot within the top 30 globally.

The complete list of rankings is available via Times Higher Education.