Universities are scored in areas such as teaching, research and international outlook. There is more analysis on the results, including tables, charts and interviews with university leaders in our World University Rankings 2025 digital report – and you can read it here.
Meanwhile, take a look through our photo gallery to see how Scotland's universities compare both nationally and internationally.
5. University of Aberdeen
World rank: 201-250. UK rank: =26. Scottish rank: 4 Photo: Third Party
6. University of Dundee
World rank: 301-350. UK rank: =34. Scottish rank: 5 Photo: Third Party
7. University of Strathclyde
World rank: 351-400. UK rank: =39. Scottish ranking: 6 Photo: Third Party
8. Heriot-Watt University
World rank: 401-500. UK rank: =45. Scottish ranking: 7 Photo: Third Party
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