Rankings

The best of those universities founded since the year 2000

Our data visualisations show how institutions were established in three distinct waves, and the global distribution of ‘Golden Age’ universities

An expanded ‘Golden Age’ ranking has altered the hierarchy of universities in their autumn years. Ellie Bothwell considers the elements behind the new order

Because the passing of a year is an arbitrary measure of maturity, we have added more gradation into our rankings, says Phil Baty

Young universities appreciate diversity and are particularly adept at responding to the needs of society, says Judy Genshaft

This year’s ranking showcases a much greater range of Golden Age universities and has been expanded to include 200 universities

We unveil the top 250 universities under 50 years old and explain our generational and nuanced approach to young institutions

Bold by nature, young institutions are tailor-made for ambitious projects such as the EU’s plan to create disruptive ‘super-networks’, says Anthony Forster

With more data from more institutions, our 2018 Young University Rankings explore the growing higher education sector. Here we explain the methodology that underpins the tables

Analysis reveals Asia’s top universities still have low levels of prestige outside continent 

Our Academic Reputation Survey underpins these rankings, ensuring that they’re built on the considered judgement of a representative sample of global experts

Institutions are under more scrutiny and pressure to perform than ever before – they need to avoid the ‘reputation gap’, writes Gavin Megaw

The South Korean institute has built a strong global reputation in less than 50 years. Sung-Chul Shin shares the secrets of its inexorable ascent

By ensuring that its students are resilient and open to diversity, Stanford sends a clear signal about its commitment to them, says Harry J. Elam

Universities whose names are bywords for quality will stand out amid market noise, writes Phil Baty

The event will host the launch of the 2018 Times Higher Education Young University Rankings

Nordic country’s higher education system punches above its weight in Universitas 21 ranking

The US president’s rhetoric against Latin America has deterred the region’s brightest students, which will benefit its universities, says J. Salvador Peralta

Abu Dhabi’s forward-thinking policies for higher education have already borne fruit, and point towards a bright future for the UAE, says Tod A. Laursen

We’ve dropped the term ‘BRICS’ not to disparage any country’s feats but rather to recognise an expanding world of strength and diversity, says Phil Baty

China is supporting an elite group of universities to achieve world-class status. But this strategy will create a new set of problems, says Ka Ho Mok

China’s ‘educational inequality’ revealed as country’s lower-ranked universities fall further behind

There’s no mystery to how we calculate the scores for the institutions in the Emerging Economies Rankings. We start with our performance indicators then adjust them to reflect the characteristics of this special group of universities

The event will host the launch of the 2018 Times Higher Education Emerging Economies University Rankings

Universities in the former East Germany are now on a par with those of western Europe while others in the former Soviet bloc still lag. David Matthews visits Poland to explore why

Times Higher Education ranking reveals top universities from across the 13 latest European Union member states

Universities on both sides of the Atlantic are building up big debts, but is it prudent to bet on student numbers growing and super-low interest rates and high fees enduring? David Matthews examines the glut of recent bond issues, and how money makes money for the elite

Elite Japanese universities are renowned for their strength in research, but does their reputation also reflect quality in teaching? Times Higher Education’s student-focused Japan University Rankings and student experience survey offer some fascinating insights

Will the current blockade on Qatar harm its higher education system? Simon Baker investigates whether the need to find common scientific ground among Gulf states could win out

Our Japan rankings are constructed on four pillars that demonstrate the broad strength of a university

Analysis of THE World University Rankings data shows number of women leading highest-ranking institutions has waned