Education ranked 66 in QS World University Rankings by Subject

About our QS World University Ranking by Subject

We have ranked 66 in the QS World University Rankings by subject, jumping 13 places from 79 last year. This marks the 7th consecutive year that the School of Education has ranked in the top 100 for Education and is the largest jump in rankings during that time.

In 2026 we have also ranked 1st for Education in The Times and Sunday Time Good University Guide, 2nd for Education in The Complete University Guide and 4th for Education in The Guardian University Guide. 

About the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026

The QS World University Rankings by Subject are among the most prestigious global rankings, assessing universities using indicators including academic reputation, employer reputation, research citations and international research collaboration.

The 2026 rankings analysed more than 6,200 institutions worldwide, with 1,900 universities ranked across 55 subjects, producing over 21,000 individual ranking entries.

Durham performs strongly across many subjects

As a University, we have 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.

Professor Karen O’Brien, our Vice-Chancellor and Warden, said: “Durham is a world-leading university. The outstanding nature of our teaching and research is reflected in our global rankings success.

“It is particularly pleasing to see a high volume of broad subjects again placed so highly in these most prestigious rankings.

“We have been a world top 100 university every year since 2010. We are The Times and The Sunday Times UK University of the Year 2026.”

Find out more

Learn more about our rankings in national and international league tables.

View our profile in QS World University Rankings 2026.

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