Theology and Religion ranked 4th in the QS World University Rankings by Subject

About our QS World University Ranking by Subject

The Department of Theology and Religion has been consistently ranked in the world’s top 10 for over ten years. A ranking of 4^th in the QS World University Ranking is recognition of the extraordinary quality and global impact of the Department’s research and teaching.

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The Department of Theology and Religion enjoys one of the subject area’s most vibrant research and teaching cultures. It is currently ranked first in three national leagues tables. With five world-leading research centres and 40 academic staff in theology, study of religion, biblical studies and Christian history, the range and impact of the Department’s work is remarkable. The Department has the largest undergraduate cohort in Theology and Religion in the UK, and enjoys a prestigious doctoral programme that attracts students from across the world.

About the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026

The QS World University Rankings by Subject are among the most prestigious global rankings, assessing universities using indicators including academic reputation, employer reputation, research citations and international research collaboration. 

The 2026 rankings analysed more than 6,200 institutions worldwide, with 1,900 universities ranked across 55 subjects, producing over 21,000 individual ranking entries. 

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• Learn more about our rankings in national leagues tables in the Complete University Guide 2026, the Guardian University Guide 2026 and The Times University Rankings League 2026..
• View our ranking in QS World University Rankings by subject.