We’re delighted to rank in the top 3 nationally in 24 subject areas in The Guardian University Guide 2025. The University of Cambridge has also ranked #1 out of 130 universities in the Complete University Guide's University League Tables 2025. This includes 40 subjects ranked in the top 10 in the Subject League Tables 2025.

Below are the 24 subject areas ranked in The Guardian University Guide:

Ranked #1

Anthropology and archaeology 
Chemical engineering 
Computer science and information systems
General engineering 
Law 
Theology and religious studies

Ranked #2

Architecture
Biology
Earth and marine sciences 
Physics 
Politics 
Psychology
Sociology and social policy

Ranked #3

Chemistry
Classics and ancient history
Economics
Education
English
Geography
History
History of art
Languages and linguistics
Philosophy
Veterinary science