The University of Manchester vs Adelaide University

GURI 2026 comparison

The University of Manchester has the higher GURI 2026 Global Composite Score (94.18). The University of Manchester ranks #41 globally with a GURI Score of 94.18, while Adelaide University ranks #42 with a GURI Score of 94.12.

IndicatorThe University of ManchesterAdelaide University
GURI Global Rank#41#42
GURI Score94.1894.12
CountryUnited KingdomAustralia
National rank#7#3
QS World University Rankings (QS 2026)3582
Times Higher Education World University Rankings (THE 2026)56133
ShanghaiRanking (ARWU) (ARWU 2025)46151-200
Ranking Achievement97.4994.00
Coverage Score100100
IRCI97.3484.71
Institutional Legacy100.00100.00
Institutional Momentum20.0080.00
Regional rank#13 (Europe)#3 (Oceania and Pacific)

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