The Global Rank
# 222
out of 32,000+ universities worldwide
University of Leicester Ranking july 2026 – Webometrics Global Position
Explore University of Leicester’s july 2026 Webometrics ranking across global visibility, research excellence, openness, and academic performance. See how it compares worldwide.
Country Position
# 22
in United Kingdom
Regional Position
# 83
in Europe
Impact Rank
# 259
High influence research output
Openness Rank
# 287
Leading in open access & transparency
Excellence Rank
# 341
Top performance in academic excellence
University of Leicester Historical Ranking
Review University of Leicester'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 | 222 | 83 | 22 | 259 | 287 | 341 |
| 2026 | jan | 254 | 93 | 22 | 243 | 299 | 368 |
| 2025 | july | 247 | 86 | 22 | 243 | 299 | 368 |
| 2025 | jan | 247 | 86 | 22 | 233 | 282 | 358 |
| 2024 | jan | 252 | 62 | 22 | 230 | 277 | 359 |
| 2023 | jan | 269 | 82 | 22 | 247 | 275 | 375 |
| 2022 | jan | 265 | 82 | 21 | 242 | 248 | 393 |
| 2021 | jan | 254 | 85 | 22 | 219 | 237 | 371 |
| 2020 | jan | 236 | 75 | 21 | 201 | 261 | 339 |
| 2019 | jan | 231 | 69 | 20 | 200 | 252 | 341 |
| 2018 | jan | 267 | 92 | 19 | 302 | 290 | 286 |
| 2017 | jan | 232 | 74 | 20 | 210 | 295 | 284 |
| 2016 | jan | 267 | 92 | 19 | 302 | 290 | 286 |
| 2015 | jan | 301 | 98 | 17 | 433 | 518 | 285 |
Universities Ranked Close to University Of Leicester in Webometrics 2026 july Edition Rankings
| World Rank | University | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 212 | Tohoku University / 東北大学 | |
| 213 | Politecnico di Milano | |
| 214 | York University | |
| 215 | University College Dublin | |
| 216 | Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro | |
| 217 | Université Laval | |
| 218 | University of Cape Town | |
| 219 | Virginia Commonwealth University | |
| 220 | University of South Carolina | |
| 221 | Dartmouth College |
| World Rank | University | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 223 | Dalhousie University | |
| 224 | Université PSL Paris | |
| 225 | Maastricht University / Universiteit Maastricht | |
| 226 | Queen's University Belfast | |
| 227 | University of Delaware | |
| 228 | Universidad Autónoma de Madrid | |
| 229 | National and Kapodistrian University of Athens | |
| 230 | Università degli Studi di Firenze | |
| 231 | Washington State University Pullman | |
| 232 | Temple University |