UK Universities Hit 10-Year Low in Global Rankings Despite Oxford's Continued Excellence

UK universities have fallen to their lowest global ranking in a decade, with fewer than 50 in the top 500 of the Times Higher Education World University Rankings, despite the University of Oxfords continued excellence.

• For the first time in ten years, fewer than 50 British universities are included in the top 500 of the Times Higher Education World University Rankings.
• The University of Oxford maintains its position as the top-ranked university globally for a record 10th consecutive year, showcasing its strong research capabilities.
• The rankings reveal a widening gap in research output between leading British institutions and others, highlighting challenges faced by universities like the University of Ibadan and Covenant University in Nigeria.