The Global Rank
# 300
out of 32,000+ universities worldwide
University of Reading Ranking july 2026 – Webometrics Global Position
Explore University of Reading’s july 2026 Webometrics ranking across global visibility, research excellence, openness, and academic performance. See how it compares worldwide.
Country Position
# 31
in United Kingdom
Regional Position
# 121
in Europe
Impact Rank
# 270
High influence research output
Openness Rank
# 595
Leading in open access & transparency
Excellence Rank
# 512
Top performance in academic excellence
University of Reading Historical Ranking
Review University of Reading'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 | 300 | 121 | 31 | 270 | 595 | 512 |
| 2026 | jan | 318 | 121 | 29 | 241 | 322 | 489 |
| 2025 | july | 325 | 120 | 30 | 241 | 322 | 489 |
| 2025 | jan | 325 | 120 | 30 | 263 | 356 | 511 |
| 2024 | jan | 331 | 91 | 31 | 271 | 363 | 510 |
| 2023 | jan | 340 | 109 | 30 | 292 | 365 | 498 |
| 2022 | jan | 340 | 114 | 30 | 318 | 335 | 484 |
| 2021 | jan | 322 | 113 | 31 | 306 | 326 | 434 |
| 2020 | jan | 328 | 111 | 31 | 306 | 312 | 401 |
| 2019 | jan | 328 | 107 | 30 | 329 | 279 | 403 |
| 2018 | jan | 385 | 129 | 31 | 478 | 275 | 393 |
| 2017 | jan | 319 | 109 | 30 | 330 | 240 | 390 |
| 2016 | jan | 385 | 129 | 31 | 478 | 275 | 393 |
| 2015 | jan | 350 | 114 | 21 | 509 | 671 | 390 |
Universities Ranked Close to University Of Reading in Webometrics 2026 july Edition Rankings
| World Rank | University | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 290 | London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine | |
| 291 | University of Alabama | |
| 292 | Georgia State University | |
| 293 | Carleton University | |
| 294 | University of Guelph | |
| 295 | Drexel University | |
| 296 | University of Colorado Denver | |
| 297 | University of Otago | |
| 298 | Universität Würzburg | |
| 299 | University of East Anglia |
| World Rank | University | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 301 | Universitat Pompeu Fabra | |
| 302 | Chalmers University of Technology | |
| 303 | Universidad Politécnica de Valencia | |
| 304 | Université Paris Saclay (comUE Université Paris Saclay) | |
| 305 | La Trobe University | |
| 306 | Universidad Politécnica de Madrid | |
| 307 | Hong Kong University of Science & Technology | |
| 308 | Université de Bordeaux | |
| 309 | West Virginia University | |
| 310 | Durham University |