

The top four globally is entirely made up of UK programs: The University of Oxford in first the University of Cambridge in second UCL (University College London) in third and Durham University in fourth. Out of 200 archaeology programs in the global rankings, the UK is the second-best represented country in the world, with 29 universities featured. A further 10 UK anthropology programs feature in the global rankings, including seven in the top 50. The UK retains its dominance at the top of the table for anthropology, with the University of Oxford remaining in first place globally, closely followed by the University of Cambridge in second place. An impressive six UK universities make it into the top 50 for the subject, including global number one, the University of Oxford, switching places with their rivals the University of Cambridge (ranked second) this year.


Of the 100 universities ranked worldwide for anatomy and physiology, 12 are based in the UK. Out of 19 agriculture and forestry programs in the UK featured in the rankings, only one makes it into the world top 50 – the University of Reading, in ninth place globally. The highest ranked of these is London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), which rises one place this year to fourth globally. There are 38 UK institutions in the rankings for accounting and finance, including eight in the world top 50. Need inspiration to help you choose where to study in the UK? Here’s a breakdown of which university is the best in the UK for each of the 48 subjects in this year’s rankings. Covering 48 different subjects, this year’s subject rankings are the easiest way to see which top UK universities are considered to be the best for your chosen area of study.
