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2022-2023 Best Global Universities in Europe

These universities have been numerically ranked based on their positions in the overall Best Global Universities rankings. Each institution was evaluated based on its research performance and its ratings by members of the academic community around the world and in the region. These are the top global universities in Europe. Read the methodology »

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  1. University of Oxford

    United Kingdom|Oxford

    The exact date of the University of Oxford’s founding is unknown, but the school traces its roots back to at least 1096... Read More

    Global Score
    86.8
    Global Score
    Enrollment
    N/A
    Enrollment

  2. University of Cambridge

    United Kingdom|Cambridge (U.K.)

    The University of Cambridge, located around 60 miles north of London, traces its history back to 1209. Around 19,000... Read More

    Global Score
    86.1
    Global Score
    Enrollment
    20,385
    Enrollment

  3. University College London

    United Kingdom|London (U.K.)

    University College London, or UCL, is a public institution that was founded in 1826. It was the third university... Read More

    Global Score
    84.4
    Global Score
    Enrollment
    36,900
    Enrollment

  5. Imperial College London

    United Kingdom|London (U.K.)

    Imperial College London is a public institution that was founded in 1907. The university was previously a college of the... Read More

    Global Score
    84.3
    Global Score
    Enrollment
    18,455
    Enrollment

  6. ETH Zurich

    Switzerland|Zurich

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    Global Score
    79.3
    Global Score
    Enrollment
    21,209
    Enrollment

  7. King's College London

    United Kingdom|London (U.K.)

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    Global Score
    77.9
    Global Score
    Enrollment
    29,240
    Enrollment

  9. University of Edinburgh

    United Kingdom|Edinburgh

    The University of Edinburgh is a public institution that was founded in 1583. It is spread across five campuses in... Read More

    Global Score
    77.8
    Global Score
    Enrollment
    32,800
    Enrollment

  10. University of Amsterdam

    Netherlands|Amsterdam

    The University of Amsterdam is a public institution that traces its roots back to 1632. The university is spread across... Read More

    Global Score
    76.8
    Global Score
    Enrollment
    N/A
    Enrollment

  11. University of Copenhagen

    Denmark|Copenhagen

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    Global Score
    76.2
    Global Score
    Enrollment
    N/A
    Enrollment

  13. Utrecht University

    Netherlands|Utrecht

    Utrecht University is a public institution that was founded in 1636. It is located in the city of Utrecht in the... Read More

    Global Score
    75.7
    Global Score
    Enrollment
    32,532
    Enrollment