For the 16th consecutive year, the University of Oxford’s School of Geography and the Environment (SoGE) has secured top place in the QS World University Rankings by Subject for Geography.
Professor Giles Wriggs said: “Topping the QS World Rankings for Geography for an incredible 16th successive year is a remarkable achievement by everybody at the School of Geography and the Environment.”
“Yet again, the ranking reflects the talent and dedication of our community of academic, research and professional services staff and is testament to the enduring global reach and reputation of our collaborative and multi-disciplinary science and teaching. I am extremely proud to be a part of that community.”
Oxford’s Vice-Chancellor, Professor Irene Tracey FRS, said: ‘Oxford’s strength is based on the breadth and depth of our scholarship, and these latest QS subject rankings are a powerful affirmation of that enduring commitment to support all disciplines. To see four of our subjects – Anatomy and Physiology, Anthropology, Geography, and Modern Languages – ranked first in the world is a remarkable achievement, and one that reflects the dedication of our academic community.
‘That we are the UK university with the most subjects ranked top globally speaks not only to excellence, but to the collaborative, curiosity-driven culture that underpins our fundamental and translational work.
The 2026 QS World University Rankings by Subject provide comparative analysis on the performance of more than 1700 universities across the globe for 55 subjects. SoGE’s position reflects our commitment to academic excellence, innovative research, and impactful global contributions; and outstanding performance across these important dimensions.
