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The University of Glasgow ranks in the world top 100 in eight out of 11 subject areas in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings by Subject 2025.

In this year’s results the University has two subjects ranked in the world top 50, with Law placing 44^th and Medical Health placing 50^th.

The other subjects in the top 100 in the 2025 rankings are:

• Psychology (52)
• Arts & Humanities (56)
• Life Sciences (77)
• Social Sciences (91)
• Education Studies (96)

The THE Rankings by Subject use 18 performance indicators, categorised under the same five core pillars as the THE World University Rankings. The methodology is adjusted for each subject, ensuring fairness and accuracy by considering field-specific research cultures and publication practices.

In the 2025 Times Higher Education World University Rankings, released in October 2024, the University of Glasgow maintained its position of 87th in the world.

Rachel Sandison, Deputy Vice Chancellor, External Engagement, and Vice Principal, External Relations, said: “It is once again very pleasing to see the University of Glasgow rank among the very best institutions in the world across a broad range of subject areas, including eight subjects in the global top 100.

“I’d like to thank all our colleagues and students who have contributed to this success, which maintains our global reputation as a truly world-leading and world-changing university.”

Full results for the University of Glasgow in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2025 are as follows:

THE Subject	2025 Rank
Law	44
Medical & Health (formerly Clinical & Health)	50
Psychology	52
Arts & Humanities	56
Life Sciences	77
Social Sciences	91
Education Studies (formerly Education)	96
Business & Economics	99
Computer Science	151-175
Physical Sciences	151-175
Engineering	176-200

You can access the full data on the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025 webpages. 

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First published: 22 January 2025