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.
9. University of Stirling
World rank: 401-500. UK rank: =45. Scottish ranking: 8 Photo: Third Party
10. Napier University
World rank: 501-600. UK rank: =54. Scottish ranking: 9 Photo: Third Party
11. SRUC (Scotland's Rural College)
World rank: 601-800. UK rank: =64. Scottish ranking: 10 Photo: Third Party
12. West of Scotland University
World rank: 601-800. UK rank: =64. Scottish ranking: 11 Photo: Third Party
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