University of Birmingham Ranking 2027

GURI 2027 summary

University of Birmingham is ranked #64 in the Global University Rankings Index (GURI) 2027 Global Composite Ranking, with a GURI Score of 92.70. 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 68
• Times Higher Education World University Rankings (THE 2027): ranked 97
• ShanghaiRanking (ARWU) (ARWU 2026): ranked 101-150

Common questions

What is University of Birmingham ranked in the world?

#64 of 2394 universities in the GURI 2027 Global Composite Ranking, with a GURI Score of 92.70.

Is University of Birmingham 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 University of Birmingham's GURI position changed?

GURI 2027: #64 (score 92.70) · GURI 2026: #83 (score 91.94) · GURI 2025: #78 (score 91.94) · GURI 2024: #86 (score 89.75)

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