Warwick Economics ranked 2nd in the Complete University Guide 2027

Warwick Economics ranked 2nd in the Complete University Guide 2027

We are delighted to share that the University of Warwick’s Department of Economics has been ranked 2nd in the Complete University Guide (CUG) 2027. This recognition reflects our sustained excellence and reinforces our position among the UK’s top five economics departments.

Published annually each June, the Complete University Guide provides a comprehensive assessment of UK universities, offering both overall institutional rankings and subject-level league tables across 74 disciplines. The rankings are based on a range of core indicators, including research quality, entry standards, student satisfaction, and graduate prospects. These metrics draw on authoritative, publicly available data sources, including the Higher Education Statistics Agency (entry requirements 2024/25), the National Student Survey 2025 (student satisfaction), the 2021 Research Excellence Framework (research quality and intensity) and the Graduate Outcomes survey 2022/23 (graduate prospects).

In the 2027 edition, Warwick Economics is ranked 2nd in the UK, just behind Cambridge and ahead of Oxford, LSE, and Durham. The Department achieved an outstanding overall score of 98%, supported by strong performance across all indicators: 88% for entry standards, 83% for student satisfaction, 92% for research quality, and 92% for graduate prospects.

Our success is also reflected across other major league tables. In the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026, we were ranked 25th globally for Economics and Econometrics. We are also ranked 1st in the Good University Guide 2026.

Head of Department, Professor Jeremy Smith said:

“Ranking 2nd in the UK highlights the strength of Warwick Economics across research, teaching, and student outcomes. We remain committed to delivering an outstanding academic experience and impactful, world-leading research.”

Related links

• The Complete University Guide - Economics Subject League Table 2027, published on 2 June 2026
• University of Warwick ranked 7th in UK and top in the Midlands in Complete University Guide 2027, published on 2 June 2026