Rankings and Reputation
The University of Warwick has a reputation for excellence. This sees us highly placed in university rankings, achieving top 10 status in UK league tables and recognition as one of the top universities in the world.
We strive to lead rather than follow, and are renowned for our entrepreneurialism and cosmopolitan outlook.
Whether it is our teaching, research, student life or business collaboration, we aim to give people the best experience of Warwick at all times.
University of the Year in the Midlands 2026
The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026
Ranked 74th globally
In the QS World University Rankings 2026 Link opens in a new window– making Warwick one of Europe’s top 20 universities.
Top University in the West Midlands 2026
Complete University Guide 2026
At a glance: University of Warwick UK rankings
| Guide | Year | Ranking |
| The Daily Mail University Guide |
2026 | 6 |
| The Guardian University Guide |
2026 | 7 |
| The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide |
2026 | 8 |
| Complete University Guide |
2025 | 10 |
| Times Higher Education |
2024 | 14 |
Teaching & Student Experience
4th most targeted UK University
The Graduate Market in 2025
High Fliers Report
Gold across the board
Awarded Gold in all categories in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023
5th best UK student city
Best Student Cities,
QS World University Guide 2023Link opens in a new window
Research & Innovation
Research Excellence Framework (REF)
We're proud to be one of the UK's academic powerhouses. In REF 2021, 92% of our research was deemed to be ‘world leading or internationally excellent’, according to a panel of global experts.
Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF)
In the latest KEF, we demonstrated leadership in innovation, collaboration, and societal impact, achieving the highest results for ‘Public and community engagement’ and ‘Working with business’.
Global Connections
Ranked 74th globally
Ranked 74th in the QS World University Rankings 2026Link opens in a new window – making Warwick one of Europe’s top 20 universities.
International Institution of the year 2025
Awarded the prestigious Institution of the Year Award at the UKCISA #WeAreInternational Awards 2025.
83rd globally for sustainability
Warwick rose to joint 83rd place out of 2,002 institutions - a climb of 34 places in the QS World University Rankings: Sustainability 2026.
Departmental highlights
Economics:
Ranked 1st in the Good University Guide 2026
Subject league tables, The Times and Sunday Times
Warwick Business School:
3rd in the UK and 18th in Europe
Full-time MBA, Executive MBA, MSc Management, Executive Education Programmes
Financial Times European Business School Rankings 2025
WMG:
2nd in the UK and 4th in the world
International Trade, Strategy and Operations (ITSO) MSc
QS International Trade Rankings 2025
WMS:
13th in the UK
Warwick Medical School ranks 13th in the UK for Medicine
Guardian University Guide 2026
Powered by people
It’s our people that help shape the University of Warwick. Take a look at some of their latest achievements.
Strategy
Our Purpose: Pointing the way ahead so that, together, we can make a better world.
Research
Internationally recognised as world class with impact and purpose, to change the world, making lives healthier, fairer, safer, more just, resilient, and enriched.
Education
Research-led and international in outlook, staff and students co-creating the educational experience. Transformative and enriching for students and aiding social mobility.