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Why do rankings change?
University rankings fluctuate each year due to shifts in the underlying data used by the compilers. Factors like changes in student feedback, new research output, or even slight adjustments to the methodology can cause universities to move up or down. Imperial's rise and Oxford and Cambridge's fall reflect these dynamic assessments.
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