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

This graph shows the College's rankings in the main UK league tables. These are the Complete University Guide, the Guardian University Guide, the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide and the Daily Mail University Guide.

International League Tables Chart

This graph shows the College's ranking in the main international league tables. These are the Academic Ranking of World Universities Rankings, the QS World University Rankings and THE World University Rankings.

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