Top UK Universities by Elite Scientist Count (AD Scientific Index 2025)

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🔬 This visual showcases the top 5 UK universities with the highest number of scientists ranked in the Top 3%, 10%, 20%, and 30% globally, according to the AD Scientific Index 2025.

🔹 Top 3% Scientists

1. University of Oxford – 592
2. University College London (UCL) – 540
3. Imperial College London – 392
4. University of Cambridge – 354
5. University of Manchester – 307

🔹 Top 10% Scientists

1. University of Oxford – 1270
2. University College London (UCL) – 1212
3. Imperial College London – 937
4. University of Cambridge – 719
5. University of Manchester – 678

🔹 Top 20% Scientists

1. University of Oxford – 2079
2. University College London (UCL) – 1892
3. Imperial College London – 1480
4. University of Cambridge – 1096
5. King’s College London – 1073

🔹 Top 30% Scientists

1. University of Oxford – 2741
2. University College London (UCL) – 2450
3. Imperial College London – 1922
4. University of Cambridge – 1509
5. King’s College London – 1404

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💡 What Does This Tell Us?

These results reflect not just historical prestige but also current scientific productivity and influence.
Top UK universities continue to lead globally by nurturing elite scientists across disciplines.

📌 This breakdown can inform:

• Students choosing research-intensive institutions
• Policymakers evaluating research funding outcomes
• Institutions benchmarking academic strength

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