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QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025: History

Discover the top universities around the world for studying history according to the QS World University Rankings by Subject. 

Over 250 universities have been included in this year’s history ranking, with strong representation from English-speaking countries. Peking University – up 12 places to fifth – is the top university for history outside of the US or the UK, while 18th-placed Leiden University is the top university from continental Europe. 

Although it continues to only rank second overall, the University of Oxford is the top university for history by academic reputation, one of the indicators used to compile the ranking. 

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QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025: History

Discover the top universities around the world for studying history according to the QS World University Rankings by Subject. 

Over 250 universities have been included in this year’s history ranking, with strong representation from English-speaking countries. Peking University – up 12 places to fifth – is the top university for history outside of the US or the UK, while 18th-placed Leiden University is the top university from continental Europe. 

Although it continues to only rank second overall, the University of Oxford is the top university for history by academic reputation, one of the indicators used to compile the ranking. 

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Published on: 12 March 2025

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