Oxford tops QS World University Rankings in four subjects, named overall top for Humanities

Published on March 24, 2026

The University of Oxford has secured the top place in the QS World University Rankings for 2026 in four academic subjects:  Anatomy and Physiology, Anthropology, Geography, and Modern Languages.
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