The 2019 Times Higher Education World University Rankings table for education subjects uses the same rigorous range of 13 performance indicators as the overall World University Rankings, but the methodology has been recalibrated to suit the individual fields.
It highlights the universities that are leading across education, teacher training and academic studies in education subjects.
This year, we have made a small adjustment to the eligibility criterion for academic staff in the subject tables, which has resulted in more universities being eligible for inclusion.
View the World University Rankings 2019 by subject: education methodology
Stanford University tops this year’s table for the second year, while Harvard University maintains second position.
View the full results of the overall World University Rankings 2019
Read our article on the best universities for education degrees

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