The Department of Anthropology is pleased to announce that we have been ranked =25th in the prestigious QS World University Rankings by Subject.
The rankings, announced in March 2026, analysed more than 6,200 institutions worldwide, with 1,900 universities ranked across 55 subjects, producing over 21,000 individual ranking entries. These institutions were assessed using several indicators, including academic reputation, employer reputation, research citations, and international research collaboration.
Our joint ranking of 25th this year is an increase from our previous ranking of 29th globally in 2025. This improvement recognises the Department of Anthropology's commitment to being a leading centre of education and research.
Professor Yulia Egorova, Head of Department, said: “We are pleased to have been ranked joint 25th in the QS World University Rankings. A very big thank you to all our staff and students for your continued excellent work and outstanding achievements and to all members of our community for your support.”
As a University, Durham has achieved a best-ever 22 subjects in the world top 100, including three in the world top 10, and 10 in the world top 50. Four ‘broad subject’ areas and 17 ‘narrow subjects’ improved their positions compared with last year.
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