QS World University Rankings for Arts and Humanities 2026 | TopUniversities

QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026: Arts and Humanities

Discover which universities around the world are the best for your chosen subject with the QS World University Rankings by Subject. 

The University of Oxford is the top university in the world for arts & humanities subjects this year, one of five broad subject areas included in the ranking. 

Oxford narrowly outperforms Harvard University which is ranked second this year, while fellow UK institution the University of Cambridge is ranked third.

The University of Oxford is the top university in the world for arts & humanities subjects this year, one of five broad subject areas included in the ranking. 

Oxford narrowly outperforms Harvard University which is ranked second this year, while fellow UK institution the University of Cambridge is ranked third.

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QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026: Arts and Humanities

Discover which universities around the world are the best for your chosen subject with the QS World University Rankings by Subject. 

The University of Oxford is the top university in the world for arts & humanities subjects this year, one of five broad subject areas included in the ranking. 

Oxford narrowly outperforms Harvard University which is ranked second this year, while fellow UK institution the University of Cambridge is ranked third.

The University of Oxford is the top university in the world for arts & humanities subjects this year, one of five broad subject areas included in the ranking. 

Oxford narrowly outperforms Harvard University which is ranked second this year, while fellow UK institution the University of Cambridge is ranked third.

The University of Oxford is the top university in the world for arts & humanities subjects this year, one of five broad subject areas included in the ranking. 

Oxford narrowly outperforms Harvard University which is ranked second this year, while fellow UK institution the University of Cambridge is ranked third.

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Published on: 25 March 2026

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