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Imperial retains second position in QS World University Rankings
Imperial College London has kept its position as the UK and Europe’s top university in the major university ranking.
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QS World University Rankings, 2026
Ranked No.2 in the world
QS World University Rankings, 2026
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Teaching Excellence Framework 2023
University of the Year for graduate employment
The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025
14 Nobel Prize winners
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3 Fields Medal winners
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