The Faculty has been ranked first in the UK for Classics and Ancient History in the Guardian University Guide 2026.
This reflects our longstanding commitment to academic excellence, rigorous teaching, and student support. The Guardian rankings are based on a range of indicators, including student satisfaction, teaching quality, and career outcomes.
Cambridge’s top placement in the subject league table highlights exceptional teaching and learning environment, supported by world-class resources and facilities; strong student satisfaction, particularly in areas of course content and academic support; and outstanding graduate prospects, with alumni pursuing careers in education, law, publishing, heritage, and more.
We are grateful for this recognition of our hard work and are excited to continue to provide high quality Classics education to our students.