
University of Reading Ranking
Overall Ranking Accuracy Score
University of Reading Average Ranking Based on Top 8 Ranking Organizations
Quantum Ranking
Rank by Quantum
Historical Position
Since 1980
World 2025
Avg Position in World
Regional 2025
Avg Position in Region
Local 2025
Avg Position Locally
University Ranking Overview: The estimated average ranking of University of Reading
across all ranking organizations for 2025 is 297
th
From its inception in 1980, University of Reading was discovered in UNIRANKS at 350th and has maintained University of Reading for 44 years, keeping a steady average of 318.7 across almost all ranking systems. Quantum has amassed 155 ranking records over 44 years, spanning 9 international systems. University of Reading ranked at 297th in world, 34th in country and 34th in region , with the most reasonable rank in Times Higher Education at 234th, and an unusual rank on Webometrices at 709th. We believe University of Reading is accurately ranked at 318.7, with more information on each ranking and system below.
Ranking Score On Each Ranking Organization 2025
University of Reading ranking in each ranking system
Ranking System | Ranking Since | Avg. Position |
2025 Position In World |
2025 Position In Region |
2025 Position In Country |
QS | 2010 | 197.47 | 169 | 71 | 26 |
UNIRANKS | 1980 | 293.84 | 184 | 77 | 25 |
US News | 2021 | 343.33 | 190 | 97 | 28 |
Times Higher Education | 2006 | 201.94 | 234 | 109 | 29 |
4icu | 2024 | 294 | 293 | 104 | 29 |
Round Ranking | 2010 | 206.27 | 302 | 92 | 29 |
CWUR | 2024 | 304 | 304 | 115 | 49 |
CWTS Leiden Ranking | 2024 | 304 | 304 | 115 | 49 |
Webometrices | 2004 | 363.48 | 342 | 126 | 31 |
Shanghai ARWU | 2003 | 309.09 | 367 | 137 | 30 |
SCIMAGO | 2009 | 474.07 | 462 | 173 | 33 |
University of Reading ranking accuracy and historical overview in each ranking system
Ranking System | Records Since | 2025 Position | NO Years | Average Position | Ranking Accuracy | Unusual Spike |
UNIRANKS | 1980 | 184 | 44 | 293.84 | Fairly Accurate | Not detected |
Times Higher Education | 2006 | 234 | 18 | 201.94 | Highly Accurate | Not detected |
Shanghai ARWU | 2003 | 367 | 22 | 309.09 | Within the Range | Not detected |
SCIMAGO | 2009 | 462 | 15 | 474.07 | Not Accurate | Not detected |
US News | 2021 | 190 | 3 | 343.33 | Fairly Accurate | Not detected |
Round Ranking | 2010 | 302 | 15 | 206.27 | Highly Accurate | Not detected |
Webometrices | 2004 | 342 | 21 | 363.48 | Fairly Accurate | 2008 |
QS | 2010 | 169 | 15 | 197.47 | Within the Range | Not detected |
4icu | 2024 | 293 | 1 | 294 | Highly Accurate | Not detected |
CWUR | 2024 | 304 | 1 | 304 | Highly Accurate | Not detected |
CWTS Leiden Ranking | 2024 | 304 | 1 | 304 | Highly Accurate | Not detected |
Position score since 1980 - 2025
University of Reading Position on all 1980 - 2025
Position score since 1980 - 2025
Ranking on Top 8 Ranking Organizations as in
University of Reading Ranking on Top 8 Ranking Organizations as in
University of Reading Ranking in UNIRANKS
UNIRANKS Rankings 1980: University of Reading initially ranked 350th in 1980 has consistently held an average position of 293.84 in UNIRANKS for the past 44 years.
University of Reading Ranking in Times Higher Education
Times Higher Education Rankings 2006: University of Reading, first achieving a 190th ranking from Times Higher Education in 2006, has since maintained an average 201.94 ranking in Times Higher Education over the last 18 years.
University of Reading Ranking in Shanghai ARWU
Shanghai ARWU Rankings 2003: From its initial 233rd ranking by Shanghai ARWU in 2003, University of Reading has preserved a consistent average of 309.09 over 22 years.
University of Reading Ranking in SCIMAGO
SCIMAGO Rankings 2009: University of Reading, which was ranked 370th by SCIMAGO in 2009, has held a steady average of 474.07 in SCIMAGO for 15 years.
University of Reading Ranking in US News
US News Rankings 2021: Since being ranked 345th by US News in 2021, University of Reading has consistently secured an average 343.33 position in US News over 3 years.
University of Reading Ranking in Round Ranking
Round Ranking Rankings 2010: University of Reading's initial 140th ranking by Round Ranking in 2010 has led to a long-standing average of 206.27 over 15 years in Round Ranking.
University of Reading Ranking in Webometrices
Webometrices Rankings 2004: Beginning with a 351st ranking from Webometrices in 2004, University of Reading has maintained an average 363.48 in Webometrices for 21 years. An unexpected and suspect increase from 363.48 to 709th has emerged in Webometrices.
University of Reading Ranking in QS
QS Rankings 2010: Since its 185th placement by QS in 2010, University of Reading has upheld a steady 197.47 average in QS across 15 years.
University of Reading Ranking in 4icu
4icu Rankings 2024: University of Reading, which was ranked 294th by 4icu in 2024, has held a steady average of 294 in 4icu for 1 years.
University of Reading Ranking in CWUR
CWUR Rankings 2024: University of Reading initially ranked 304th in 2024 has consistently held an average position of 304 in CWUR for the past 1 years.
University of Reading Ranking in CWTS Leiden Ranking
CWTS Leiden Ranking Rankings 2024: University of Reading initially ranked 304th in 2024 has consistently held an average position of 304 in CWTS Leiden Ranking for the past 1 years.