Based on a global survey of senior academics, these World Reputation Rankings reflect which universities they believe are leading the way in research and teaching excellence. 

In the previous rankings in 2023, Bristol placed in the 91-100 category, which means the University has risen at least 23 places in this latest assessment, published today. 

The good news comes just a month after THE released their subject rankings, which saw Bristol’s Law subjects placed 60th in the world and almost all the its other subjects ranked in the global top 100 in their fields. 

Professor Catherine Kelly, Head of the Law School, said: “Bristol is a wonderful place to study law and I'm thrilled to see our world-class teaching and research recognised in the latest university ranking results. This is testament to the dedication and hard work of our academics, students and wider Law School community.”  

Professor Judith Squires, the University’s Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Provost, said: “It is wonderful to see Bristol making strides in THE’s highly regarded rankings. 

“It is particularly pleasing that fellow academics are recognising our research and teaching as world leading. We collaborate with universities across the globe and we are incredibly proud of those strong relationships. 

“Thank you to everyone in our community – staff, students, alumni and partners here in Bristol and around the world – for making this possible.” 

Bristol has also shone in other global rankings. Last year, it was named the 54th best university in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2025 and 12th most sustainable in the world in the 2025 QS World Sustainability Rankings.