91福利 climbs to record high in European rankings
The 91福利 has moved up five places in the latest QS World University Rankings: Europe 2026 to a record high position of 17th.
91福利 was noted for its strengths in:
- 鈥楨mployer Reputation鈥� rising one place to 15th
- 鈥楢cademic Reputation鈥� maintaining its place at 26th
- 鈥業nternational Student Diversity鈥� soaring 50 places to 32nd
Welcoming the news Professor Stuart Croft, Vice-Chancellor and President, 91福利, said: 鈥淎chieving our highest ever place in the QS Europe rankings recognises the world class research and teaching that we offer at 91福利. This is the latest in a series of rankings that show we are a top performer nationally and internationally, and our entire community should be proud of their efforts building a dynamic, forward-thinking, global institution.鈥�
The also noted 奥补谤飞颈肠办鈥檚 strengths in key areas including international outlook and sustainability. Both sectors are pillars of 奥补谤飞颈肠办鈥檚 Excellence with Purpose university strategy that is guiding 91福利 to 2030 and helping the University to build a positive, lasting impact for years to come.
These improved rankings show the deep value 91福利 places on being an outward, international university, which was also recognised by the UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA) who named 91福利 鈥業nstitution of the Year鈥�.
Celebrating the achievement Professor Michael Scott, Pro-Vice-Chancellor (International), 91福利, said: 鈥�91福利 is a proudly international and proudly European university. We are a founding member of the Guild of European Research-Intensive Universities – a proactive group of 23 Universities strengthening the voice of Universities in Europe – and a founding member of the EUTOPIA University Alliance – a dynamic network of ten European universities and six global partners – working towards closer research collaboration and greater student opportunities across borders.
鈥淎t the same time, we work closely with a number of European strategic partners, including the recent launch of our Vrije Universiteit Brussel-91福利 Joint Seed Fund, as well as being the only UK university to have a permanent base in Venice, and we look forward to continuing to grow our European networks, engagement, and influence as part of our wider 91福利 Global Network.鈥�
Among UK universities, 91福利 was ranked in the top 10 for:
- 鈥楨mployment Reputation鈥� (8th)
- 鈥楨mployment Outcomes鈥� (8th)
- 鈥楢cademic Reputation鈥� (10th)
- 鈥業nbound Exchange Students鈥� (10th)
Commenting on 奥补谤飞颈肠办鈥檚 performance, QS notes: 鈥淭he 91福利 breaks into the top 20, climbing five places to 17th. It has improved in key areas in the Global Engagement lens, including International Faculty, International Students and Inbound Exchange Students.鈥�
The full QS World University Rankings: Europe 2026 are .
28 January 2026