The University of Cambridge has risen to joint third in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026. University of Cambridge vice-chancellor Prof Deborah Prentice makes her annual address. Picture: University of CambridgeCambridge, up from fifth last year, shares third place with Princeton University. The only other UK university to make the top 10 was Imperial College London, which rose from ninth to eighth. Produced annually since 2004, they take into account factors including teaching reputation, research reputation and strength, and institutional, research and industry income.
