Leeds Beckett University Subjects Maintain High Rankings in Prestigious QS World University Rankings

Leeds Beckett University has once again been recognised among the world’s top institutions, securing a place in the top 100 globally for sports-related and hospitality & leisure management subjects in the QS World University Rankings 2026. This marks the sixth consecutive year that these subjects have achieved this ranking.

The QS World University Rankings are an internationally respected system designed to guide prospective students in choosing the best universities for their chosen fields. The 2026 edition is based on an analysis of over 18,300 university programmed taken at more than 1,700 universities around the world in 55 academic disciplines.

Rankings are determined using five key indicators, including academic reputation, employer reputation and international research networks. In addition to its top 100 rankings, Leeds Beckett University holds a coveted 5-star ‘excellent’ rating from QS Stars, a system that assesses teaching quality, employability and internationalisation among other factors.

Peter Mackreth, Dean of the Carnegie School of Sport at Leeds Beckett University, said: “We’re delighted to have maintained our position in the top 100 universities for both sports-related and hospitality & leisure management subjects. The ranking is recognition of the continued impact our work has, through our graduates in their careers, our research and the industry partnerships we have to underpin our portfolio.”

Ben Sowter, QS Senior Vice President, said: “The QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026 highlight a global higher education landscape that is becoming both more competitive and more specialised. Institutions are increasingly building global reputations through targeted subject excellence, research collaboration and industry engagement. This year’s results show that strategic investment in specific disciplines – not just overall institutional strength – is becoming a defining feature of how universities compete and gain international recognition.”

Find more information about the QS World University Rankings on the Top Universities website.