The Global Rank
# 428
out of 32,000+ universities worldwide
University of Essex Ranking july 2026 – Webometrics Global Position
Explore University of Essex’s july 2026 Webometrics ranking across global visibility, research excellence, openness, and academic performance. See how it compares worldwide.
Country Position
# 38
in United Kingdom
Regional Position
# 186
in Europe
Impact Rank
# 356
High influence research output
Openness Rank
# 1,123
Leading in open access & transparency
Excellence Rank
# 707
Top performance in academic excellence
University of Essex Historical Ranking
Review University of Essex's Webometrics ranking performance across recent editions. The historical overview below highlights changes in global visibility, research impact, openness, and academic excellence over time.
| Year | Edition | World Rank | Continent Rank | Country Rank | Impact Rank | Openness Rank | Excellence Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | july | 428 | 186 | 38 | 356 | 1123 | 707 |
| 2026 | jan | 461 | 187 | 40 | 356 | 444 | 755 |
| 2025 | july | 444 | 174 | 39 | 356 | 444 | 755 |
| 2025 | jan | 444 | 174 | 39 | 357 | 457 | 756 |
| 2024 | jan | 447 | 129 | 38 | 363 | 445 | 757 |
| 2023 | jan | 462 | 158 | 37 | 414 | 438 | 734 |
| 2022 | jan | 484 | 168 | 40 | 437 | 417 | 717 |
| 2021 | jan | 475 | 172 | 41 | 419 | 397 | 729 |
| 2020 | jan | 509 | 171 | 41 | 409 | 384 | 748 |
| 2019 | jan | 503 | 169 | 40 | 398 | 375 | 752 |
| 2018 | jan | 573 | 190 | 39 | 554 | 484 | 751 |
| 2017 | jan | 486 | 164 | 39 | 400 | 469 | 745 |
| 2016 | jan | 573 | 190 | 39 | 554 | 484 | 751 |
| 2015 | jan | 613 | 202 | 39 | 773 | 1125 | 712 |
Universities Ranked Close to University Of Essex in Webometrics 2026 july Edition Rankings
| World Rank | University | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 429 | Universität des Saarlandes | |
| 430 | Technische Universität Dortmund | |
| 431 | Beijing Normal University / 北京师范大学 | |
| 432 | University of Tromso / Universitetet i Tromsø | |
| 433 | University of Dundee | |
| 434 | University at Albany | |
| 435 | University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston | |
| 436 | Università degli Studi di Catania | |
| 437 | University of Portsmouth | |
| 438 | Brunel University |