15 years of leading the THE rankings for Medicine and Health reflects Oxford’s strong commitment to advancing the medical sciences and continuing to improve the outlooks for global health be it through vaccine development, cancer research, neuroscience, or public health initiatives, as well as the collective efforts of all the staff working across different capacities. The division takes immense pride in being able to bring together like-minded people who are focused on improving health and working to the highest standards of excellence.
Professor Gavin Screaton, Head of Division commented: “We take pride in being ranked first in the world and this recognition is a testament of the dedication and hard work of our researchers, academic staff, and students. Oxford has always been focused on fostering innovative research and creating an environment of collaborative learning for all its students. The research and teaching within the division have a global outlook and we aim to continue being the world leaders in global health. The division has consistently set the standards for excellence and is committed to continue working with the same zest moving forward.”
The Times Higher Education (THE) rankings are widely regarded as one of the most reputable and trusted resources for academic excellence. THE rankings are drawn from a rigorous process of evaluating universities in terms of teaching, research quality, industry partnerships, and international collaborations.
THE medical and health ranking evaluate universities across medicine, dentistry, nursing, and other healthcare disciplines. The 2026 Medicine and Health ranking includes 1230 universities from 102 countries and territories, using 18 trusted and rigorous performance indicators.
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