Durham University and Durham Law School Celebrate Success in The Times and The Sunday Times UK University Rankings 2027 League Table
21 September 2026
Durham University has been ranked 6th in the UK in the 2027 The Times and The Sunday Times UK University Rankings, reaffirming its position among the country's leading universities.
The success of the University mirrored in the subject rankings, where law has been ranked 4th in the UK for Law in the 2027 The Times and The Sunday Times UK University Rankings. With only Cambridge placed ahead of it among English universities, Durham Law School continues to cement its reputation as one of the nation's leading centres for legal education and research, while preparing students for successful careers across the legal profession and beyond.
The Times and The Sunday Times UK University Rankings assess universities and subject areas using a range of measures, including teaching quality, student experience, research quality, entry standards, continuation rates, graduate prospects, and expenditure on academic services and facilities.
These latest rankings further strengthen the reputation of both Durham University and Durham Law School as leaders in higher education, demonstrating their continued commitment to academic excellence and student success.

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For the 2027 The Times and The Sunday Times UK University Rankings, see here
For more about the Good University Guide 2027, see here