Imperial College London Surpasses Oxford and Cambridge in Global Rankings

Imperial College London is now ranked second worldwide, but UK universities face challenges from funding cuts and declining international student numbers.

• Imperial College London has risen to second place globally, behind MIT, ending the dominance of Oxford and Cambridge.
• Cambridge dropped to fifth place, while Oxford is now ranked third in the QS World University Rankings.
• The rankings highlight financial pressures and policy changes affecting UK universities, including funding cuts and visa restrictions.
• Over half of UK universities saw a decline in their rankings, with concerns over potential closures due to financial instability.
• The QS rankings added new metrics such as sustainability and international research collaboration, which benefited Imperial College.

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