The Strategic Planning division carries out analysis of Imperial's ranking in the main league tables. Further information on methodologies and Imperial's ranking can be found below.
To view Imperial's position in additional league tables please see the College League Table pages.
Methodology
Rankings
Imperial's position in the overall rankings
- 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 2025
In the most recent publication, Imperial was ranked 1st in Europe (up two places) and 2nd in the world (up four places). - 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 2025
In the most recent publication, Imperial was ranked 5th in the UK (up 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).
UK League Table Rankings Chart
International League Tables Chart
Imperial's position in the subject rankings
Please expand the contents below to find out more about the College's position in the main subject rankings. Please note that different league tables use different subject groupings.
Rankings
- Complete University Guide
- Daily Mail University Guide
- Global Ranking of Academic Subjects (GRAS)
- Guardian University Guide
- QS World Subject Rankings
- Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide
- Times Higher Education World University Ranking by Subject
Complete University Guide
Daily Mail University Guide
Global Ranking of Academic Subjects (GRAS)
Guardian University Guide
QS World Subject Rankings
Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide
Times Higher Education World University Ranking by Subject