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The University of Reading has maintained its position in the top 30 in the UK, according to the\u00a0Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2026 published today [9 October].<\/p>\n

Reading is ranked at joint 27 in the UK, out of 109 institutions included in the table.<\/p>\n

The University is ranked at 201-250 overall in the world ranking. The 2026 rankings feature almost 2,200 institutions, an increase of about 100 on previous editions.<\/p>\n

This year, Reading has shown strong improvement in the \u2018teaching\u2019 pillar and is now ranked at 287 in the world, up from 351 last year.<\/p>\n

The University also continues to rank very highly for \u2018international outlook\u2019, ranking at 54 in the world, reflecting Reading\u2019s status as a global university with campuses on three continents and students from more than 160 countries.<\/p>\n

Professor Peter Miskell, University of Reading Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Education and Student Experience, said:\u00a0“We’re pleased to maintain our position in the UK’s top 30 universities, according to these latest university rankings.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe increasing number of institutions that are featured in the ranking means that maintaining our position becomes harder each year, and requires continual improvements.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are happy to see a significant uplift in our teaching score this year, which reflects our commitment to educational excellence. Combined with our top 100 ranking for international outlook, these results demonstrate Reading’s strength as a globally-minded institution delivering outstanding student experiences.”<\/p>\n

The\u00a0THE World University Rankings 2026<\/a>\u00a0are available in full online.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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