Department tops rankings again
CEB named best in the UK for chemical engineering in 2026 university guides.
Our department, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology (CEB), has once again been ranked the UK’s best for chemical engineering.
CEB has topped both The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026 and the Guardian University Guide 2026 for the second year in a row.
The department continues to lead the field with its innovative research and teaching in sustainability and healthcare – from clean energy and carbon capture to cutting-edge medical diagnostics.
Head of Department Clemens Kaminski has reacted with pride to the news that CEB has once more topped the subject rankings in various university guides.
Head of Department Clemens Kaminski has reacted with pride to the news that CEB has once more topped the subject rankings in various university guides.
Professor Clemens Kaminski, Head of Department, said: “These rankings continue to reflect the dedication of our staff and students, and the collaborative culture that defines CEB.
"We take such pride in combining world-class research with an education that equips our students to make a real difference and we’re delighted this shows in our rankings.”
Cambridge also celebrated a strong year across the wider university – topping 14 subjects in The Times and Sunday Times ‘Good University Guide’ and nine in The Guardian – and achieved the highest student continuation rate in the UK at 98.4%, with student satisfaction scored at 93.4%.