The University of Manchester Ranking 2027

GURI 2027 summary

The University of Manchester is ranked #41 in the Global University Rankings Index (GURI) 2027 Global Composite Ranking, with a GURI Score of 94.10. GURI evaluates the university's performance across major global ranking systems including QS, Times Higher Education and ShanghaiRanking, alongside ranking coverage, inter-ranking consistency, institutional legacy and momentum.

Performance across ranking sources

• QS World University Rankings (QS 2027): ranked 40
• Times Higher Education World University Rankings (THE 2027): ranked 60
• ShanghaiRanking (ARWU) (ARWU 2026): ranked 51

Common questions

What is The University of Manchester ranked in the world?

#41 of 2394 universities in the GURI 2027 Global Composite Ranking, with a GURI Score of 94.10.

Is The University of Manchester ranked by QS, Times Higher Education and ShanghaiRanking?

It appears in all three ranking systems used in the GURI 2027 edition: QS World University Rankings (QS 2027), Times Higher Education World University Rankings (THE 2027), ShanghaiRanking (ARWU) (ARWU 2026).

How has The University of Manchester's GURI position changed?

GURI 2027: #41 (score 94.10) · GURI 2026: #41 (score 94.18) · GURI 2025: #40 (score 94.20) · GURI 2024: #28 (score 93.35)

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