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A vision for the future is a key theme for universities in this year’s Arab University Rankings. As global challenges impact higher education, it is institutions with a clear strategy that will drive progress

Leading Asian universities have stalled while US institutions decline, as European systems also come under pressure and the picture shifts across the THE World University Rankings for 2026

Universities’ work to align with and promote the SDGs benefits not only their immediate environs but the future of the planet. The Impact Rankings reflect those institutions striving to meet the goals

Asia’s universities are edging into a more prominent role on the world stage. We look at how excellence initiatives have aided the region’s success, and the revival of transnational education

Back to the future: A next-gen tale of higher education

Some countries of the Arab World are wealthy, which has allowed them to invest in higher education. The result has been strong universities that stood apart from others in the region. But recently a focus on quality has meant other nations are closing the gap

Academic Freedom Survey 2024: Is freedom of speech on campus more important than avoiding harm or offence?

Turn on the caps: Should England reintroduce student number controls?

Supply and demand: Are universities to blame for rising youth unemployment in Asia?

Gate closed: What now for international HE amid the anglophone visa crunch?

Results of 2025 THE World University Rankings announced

Rankings are not a be-all and end-all, but rather a tool that universities can use to help them become their best selves. The tables and articles in this supplement explore how different institutions are succeeding in pursuit of their varied missions

Spectrum of need: Adapting for neurodiverse students

Best foot forward: Steps to ethical (and productive) networking

World of possibility: Will branch campuses uplift Greek higher education?

Sinking feeling: Can UK scholarship survive outside the research-intensives?

Feeling the squeeze: Can diversity, equity and inclusion withstand the right’s attacks?

End of their tether: Will New Zealand’s universities see their fortunes rebound?

Grounds for action: Should universities ever take stances on political issues?

Left alone: Is Modi’s electoral setback a win for Indian universities?

While different universities have different emphases, they are all about care. Our Impact Rankings aim to recognise the institutions doing work that supports and sustains the future of people and the planet

Creeping disaster: What if a university went bankrupt?

How can UK higher education be saved?

Guiding light: Is academic mentoring working for everyone?

Despite decades of talk about Asia’s rise, some of its research strengths have gone unnoticed. Here we spotlight those overlooked gems and highlight other key HE trends in a dynamic region

Falling silent: Will AI hasten the demise of modern language courses?

Classes dismissed: Have universities failed teacher education?

Handle with care: For Tasmania’s only university, the devil is in the detail

 Out of exile: Is it time for Ukraine’s displaced academics to return?

In step with tech: Are universities switched on to digital health?

Scope for pushback: Amid intense scrutiny and political assaults, US universities are silent. Why?

Soft power: Can universities really boost national influence?

A world of space: Can international students save Korea’s universities?

Shouldering the cost: How can England’s HE funding system be fixed?

No place like home? The joys and trials of academic mobility

Cashing in: Why rising costs to foreign researchers may write off UK’s science superpower ambitions

Points decision: Will a new Mexican president loosen the grip on universities

In the Arab world, some countries face multiple crises while others enjoy stability and wealth. Our rankings reflect that diversity, highlighting the Gulf states’ advance and the struggles elsewhere

Waving or drowning: The fluctuating appeal of higher education in Australia

Wheel of fortune: Can Hong Kong remain a global higher education hub?

Inhumanities: Why are Republican politicians gunning for the liberal arts?

Since their founding year in 2004, the World University Rankings have become increasingly sophisticated and now use an array of metrics to give a robust picture of global university performance

World University Rankings 2024

Hard launch: Do UK ‘challenger institutions’ have a real chance of soaring?

From ideas to impact: driving research innovation at Alfaisal University

Burden of proof: Can the REF really measure research environment quality?

Populist push: What does the rise of the new right mean for Nordic universities?

Indian ambitions: Can IITs thrive on the global stage?

Broken promises: Is Justin Trudeau failing Canadian science?

Riding it out: Will overseas students save Australian HE from the financial roller coaster

Meet the pioneering KAUST faculty tackling global challenges

THE’s new framework for measuring the strengths of sub-Saharan African universities will support innovation and impact in the fast-changing region

The nature of nurture: What does student success actually mean?

China may dominate headlines, but other areas of Asia are raising their HE game. That trend, as well as a shift in internationalisation, is captured in our rankings supplement, which also features experts exploring the region’s advances and challenges

Everything to lose: Are South African universities at risk of falling?

Universities worldwide are serious about sustainability. The record number of  submissions to our rankings demonstrates that higher education is determined to make a difference on the issue and willing to be held accountable on its progress towards the SDGs

Tangled up in red: Is the Office for Students holding back English universities? 

Home economics: How can universities address the student housing crisis?

Close as can be: Are true friendships possible in academia?

Working example: Are degree apprenticeships bearing the weight of expectations?