Rankings

Universities can now register to participate in the next edition of our sustainability-focused league table

Analysis of the average score by country over the past five years 

Emerging from the pandemic, in a region beset by authoritarian leaders and poverty, universities remain resilient. Rosa Ellis writes

Chilean university leads list for fourth consecutive year, but Brazil is top-performing country overall

Multidisciplinary teamwork is helping tackle problems in Latin America, but barriers remain 

Efficient and effective short-cycle higher education programmes could provide students with better outcomes and supply the region with a skilled workforce, says María Marta Ferreyra

Higher education in Venezuela has suffered with the rest of the country, but Juan Carlos Navarro identifies pockets of hope in the sector

The World University Rankings performance indicators are the heart of the Latin America University Rankings, but we make some adjustments to take account of the region’s unique characteristics

The ever-expanding interest in the Impact Rankings demonstrates that universities are determined to make a difference in helping to improve people’s lives in their regions and across the world

The vice-chancellor of Edge Hill University discusses centralising spending, climbing up the rankings and leading the institution for almost 30 years

Our rankings have always been independent of commercial interests; we have now enshrined this approach in five core values

We will measure outbound student exchange and take into account the population size of a country to more fairly judge internationalisation, says Duncan Ross

Amid continuing border restrictions and geopolitical uncertainty, experts examine whether an increase in intra-Asian student mobility remains a realistic prospect

Asia’s major higher education systems still largely focus on the sciences, according to THE data

As the region’s boom slows, countries can focus on weak points and readjust aims, writes Ellie Bothwell

Saudi Arabian universities improving fast in regional ranking

Lifelong learning and industry collaboration are also priorities for higher education in the region, says Choltis Dhirathiti

The National Education Policy is like a breath of fresh air; now universities need to make the changes happen to reap the rewards, says Pankaj Mittal

Mahidol University is focusing on nurturing academic talent and introducing more flexible education in a bid to attract a wider pool of students, says its president Banchong Mahaisavariya

To put together the Asia University Rankings, adjustments are made to the robust and comprehensive criteria that underpin THE’s World University Rankings to take into account this region’s unique elements

We answer your questions about the Times Higher Education Arab University Rankings

Our data-led report reveals the extent to which higher education institutions across the globe are contributing to gender equality and provides recommendations on the next steps universities can take to continue making progress

THE research highlights that over-representation of women in some STEM fields and under-representation of men in care-oriented disciplines are often overlooked in gender equality debates

South American universities catching up with rest of the world on homeworking practices, according to THE data

THE survey finds that applicants are using sustainability over other factors to decide where to ultimately enrol

Australian university tops fourth edition of global ranking measuring institutions’ social and economic impact

Institutions from over 100 countries offer dedicated courses on the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, THE data show

Building a sustainable society has been a mission of the Japanese institution for almost 150 years, but the task is not yet done. Atsushi Yokota explores its progress to date

A core principle of the SDGs is to ‘leave no one behind’. Joseph Wong explains how a global alliance based at Toronto is empowering students to lead the charge

All institutions should set science-based goals. A new project to establish an agreed methodology for higher education globally will help, says Iain Patton

The Times Higher Education Impact Rankings measure global universities’ success in delivering the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. Here, we explain how we arrived at the results

We hope small language changes will make a big difference to displaced communities, says Duncan Ross

International universities decline during Covid-19 in teaching-focused league table

We have appointed nine board members across four continents to improve transparency and help us further develop the league table, says Duncan Ross

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

The 10-year Idex process to reconfigure French universities and make them more internationally visible has reached its conclusion, writes John Ludden

THE research finds that high share of global institutions fail to provide relevant documentation, despite claiming to have numerous measures aimed at supporting women

As campaigners fight to ensure that progress on women’s advancement does not move backwards, our data-led report marking International Women’s Day examines whether higher education is setting a leading example for other industries 

Share of female vice-chancellors at high-ranking institutions surpasses 20 per cent for first time based on THE World University Rankings data 

Institutions across a record 110 territories take part, with Pakistan and Thailand among those significantly increasing the number of submissions

Annual survey of 720 campuses pegs average stockpile at $1.1 billion, up 35 per cent in year, with student aid benefiting

The average age of universities in the THE World University Rankings has dropped by 30 years since 2016

French institution tops table for first time as country’s consolidation strategy appears to pay off 

For young universities, it’s not about where they’re from but where they’re going, says Ellie Bothwell

As the UK’s plate-glass institutions hit middle age, which regions are home to the new upstarts in global higher education? And where has reached saturation?  

Newer institutions in almost all regions of the world are making progress, while Africa has the highest share of youngsters

The president of SUSTech discusses his humble background and hands-on approach to leadership

The teaching philosophy at the long-awaited institution is based on interdisciplinary programmes and experiential instruction, says its president Pierre Ouellette

Higher education reform and public reinvestment are needed to realise the imagined goal of the university, argues Roopika Risam

The shares of female students and academics at global universities have barely changed in five years, according to THE data

Using 13 carefully calibrated performance indicators, we provide comprehensive and balanced comparisons to rank global universities created since 1972

Why are university rankings so important? They help institutions build global brand visibility, forge strategic partnerships and recruit international talent

Even institutions that are engaging with the SDGs as a whole are ignoring their responsibilities to promote sustainable agriculture, argue Wayne Nelles and Supawan Visetnoi

The Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology president discusses project-based learning, securing government funding and demographic decline

Russia and Taiwan improve in list of the world’s most international universities, while UK and Canada backslide 

Universities can now participate in the next edition of our global league table

A look at the most-read Times Higher Education university rankings articles from the past 12 months

In first such prosecution, Moshe Porat faces 25 years in jail for conspiracy with professor and administrator to dramatically boost MBA rankings

Oxford is sole leader of combined results of three main UK university league tables for first time

Survey will be run in-house for first time, providing most thorough assessment of university prestige to date