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The University of Reading a top 200 university in the world

Written by Henley Business School | 23.6.2026

The University of Reading, Henley’s parent institution, is ranked among the world’s top 200 universities for the fourth consecutive year.

The University of Reading has secured a fourth successive year among the world's top 200 universities in the QS Quacquarelli Symonds World University Rankings 2027. As part of the University, Henley contributes directly to that result - through the quality of our research, the outcomes of our graduates, and our commitment to sustainability.

The rankings, which evaluate more than 1,500 institutions worldwide, place the University:

  • Top 200 globally (196th)

  • 28th in the UK

  • Joint 30th in the world for Sustainability

  • 11th in the UK for graduate employment outcomes (93.2%)

  • 12th in the UK for research citations

These are areas where Henley Business School plays an active role, and they sit within a university that has improved its overall QS score for five consecutive years.

That is the ecosystem Henley is part of - and for our students, that ecosystem matters. It shapes the quality of education, the strength of employer relationships, and the global reputation that follows you beyond graduation.

Details of the QS Quacquarelli Symonds World University Rankings 2027 rankings can be found on the QS website here.