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Rising above Stanford in this year’s rankings, Oxford follows closely behind the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), which maintained its top position. Stanford University rounds out the top three places.
Professor Clive Siviour, Head of Department of Engineering Science at Oxford, said: "We're tremendously proud of this achievement, which is a testament to the collaborative spirit and dedication of our entire engineering community. Our focus on interdisciplinary approaches to engineering problems continues to yield world-class research and educational outcomes."
The rankings evaluate universities across multiple engineering disciplines, including computer science and various specialisations. Oxford's strong performance highlights the University's commitment to research excellence and innovation in engineering, computer science and related subjects.
Professor Jim Naismith, Head of Oxford’s Mathematical, Physical and Life Sciences Division, expressed his delight at the achievement: "This recognition reflects the extraordinary work being done across our engineering and science departments by colleagues. Every day they push the boundaries of knowledge, inspire the next generation and make a positive impact on everyone’s life. It's worth taking a moment to celebrate that Oxford is something Britain should be proud of."
In January, the Department of Computer Science maintained its world-leading position in the Times Higher Education (THE) Subject Rankings for Computer Science for the seventh consecutive year.
Oxford's second-place QS Engineering and Technology ranking reinforces its global standing in engineering and technology education and research, reflecting the institution's ongoing investment in technical innovation and excellence across all engineering disciplines.