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.

13. Glasgow Caledonian University
World rank: 801-1000. UK rank: =81. Scottish ranking: 12 Photo: John Young / YoungMedia

14. Robert Gordon University
World rank: 801-1000. UK rank: =81. Scottish ranking: 13 Photo: Third Party

15. Abertay University
World rank: n/a. UK rank: n/a. Scottish ranking: n/a Photo: Third Party

16. Queen Margaret University
World rank: n/a. UK rank: n/a. Scottish ranking: n/a Photo: Third Party


