Rankings

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The top universities in the Arab world

Fifteen universities in Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, Morocco, UAE, Egypt, Jordan, Oman and Qatar have made into our snapshot of the best universities in the Arab World.

January 28 2016

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The National Student Survey gets student satisfaction wrong

The National Student Survey is essential, but a disappointment. A final year student at University College London explains why

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Africa ranking 2016: top universities for students

Student insights on the best universities in Africa, with a snapshot ranking of the region.

Satisfaction Survey

National Student Survey 2016: overall satisfaction results

See the full results for UK universities ranked by student satisfaction in the National Student Survey 2016

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Student Experience Survey 2017: methodology

How we judged the student experience

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Which colleges do Facebook, Google and other top employers recruit from?

Data from LinkedIn show which companies and industries recruit from different colleges in the US

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Find every English taught degree at a top university on this interactive map

Use an interactive map to find all the degrees taught in English at the top 1,000 universities in the world.

February 8 2016

Best small universities #tinyversity

What do you love about your small university? Shortlist and winner revealed

The results are in and we can reveal the winner of the competition to win an iPad, and a shortlist of reasons why students love their small university.

February 9 2016

Students and a teacher in the classroom

Top 100 universities with the best student-to-staff ratio

Universities with more staff per student have a good chance of creating an engaged and interactive teaching environment. These are the top 100 universities in the world with the best ratios of students to teachers.

February 22 2016

National Autonomous University of Mexico - second in the Latin America reputation ranking

Latin America’s top universities by reputation

The most prestigious universities in Latin America according to a reputation survey are concentrated in Brazil and four other countries.

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World’s best universities for engineering degrees: Shanghai Subject Ranking 2016

New rankings for seven different engineering subjects have been published by ShanghaiRanking Consultancy

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Mock TEF: the best UK universities for student satisfaction

See the top UK universities for student satisfaction, according to predictions for the teaching excellence framework

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Shanghai Ranking: Academic Ranking of World Universities 2016 results announced

Top universities in the world featured in the Shanghai Jiao Tong University ARWU league table

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Why the US College Rankings are designed for students

A guide to how the US College Rankings answer the most important questions students ask about universities

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Cheapest top-ranked colleges in the United States

International students can study at a top US college for an average of $21,000 per year

December 16 2016

Student finance

Best-value places to study abroad

Germany is the most affordable country for international students, with good-value opportunities elsewhere in Europe, Africa and Asia

January 12 2017

golden age ranking

Best ‘Golden Age’ universities

The Golden Age ranking uses Times Higher Education data to cast a spotlight on the best universities established for more than 50 years, but less than 80 years

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Complete University Guide reveals its top UK universities 2018

The University of Cambridge has maintained its first place position in the Complete University Guide 2018

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The Guardian reveals its top UK universities 2018

The top universities in the UK according to The Guardian newspaper

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TEF: what does a recent graduate think of the framework?

Kieran Knight reflects on the teaching excellence framework results and whether new students will find it a useful tool

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ShanghaiRanking Global Ranking of Sport Science Schools and Departments 2017: results

ShanghaiRanking publishes its Global Ranking of Sport Science Schools and Departments for the second year running 

September 18 2017

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Best universities in England for reducing carbon emissions

London Metropolitan University has reduced its carbon emissions by 57 per cent since 2005, according to research 

September 29 2017

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Top 100 most innovative universities in the world 2017

Stanford University maintains its position as the world’s most innovative university for the third year running according to the Reuters 2017 ranking 

September 29 2017

WSJ/THE US College Rankings 2018

WSJ/THE US College Rankings 2018: top US universities published

Harvard University tops the second annual Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education US College Rankings for 2018

October 11 2017

University of Newcastle is top for student experience

Newcastle University is top in the UK for student experience

The University Compare Annual Student Experience Awards are based on nearly 10,000 student reviews from institutions across the UK

November 15 2017

Most innovative universities in Asia 2018

The most innovative universities in the Asia-Pacific region 2018

The most innovative universities in the Asia-Pacific region, according to a Reuters ranking, have been revealed

Most recommended universities in the United States

Most-recommended universities in the United States

Find the US universities that students were most likely to recommend using Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education’s US College Rankings data

October 15 2019

Best universities in the west coast of america

Best universities on the West Coast of the United States 2022

Explore the best universities on the West Coast of America using Times Higher Education and Wall Street Journal data

November 5 2021

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International student table 2018: top 200 universities

Explore the universities with the highest percentage of international students based on data collected by Times Higher Education

National Student Survey 2021

National Student Survey 2021: overall satisfaction results show varied impact of Covid-19

Explore the full results of the 2021 National Student Survey (NSS) including how satisfied UK students were with teaching, Covid-19 measures and mental health support this year

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Best young universities: Millennials

To complement its ranking of the top universities under 50, Times Higher Education has produced a subset Millennial University Rankings

University of Geneva

My experience as an international student at the University of Geneva

Stella Sakellaridou, from Athens, reveals the international experience, social life and academic environment at the University of Geneva, ranked fifth in the world's most international universities.

January 14 2016

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The 100 most innovative universities in Europe 2017

KU Leuven tops Reuters’ 2017 ranking of the strongest institutions for advancing science and inventing new technologies

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Best universities in Europe 2016: Where can you get value for money?

See the top 20 of the best universities in Europe ranking for 2016 and compare tuition fees across the different countries.

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Best universities under 50 years old in 2016: innovative teaching and learning

The world's best young universities under 50 years old, according to a 2016 ranking, show that student success can be achieved in non-traditional ways.

ShanghaiRanking 2017

ShanghaiRanking Academic Ranking of World Universities 2017 results announced

Top universities in the world featured in the ShanghaiRanking ARWU league table for 2017

Graduates

Mock TEF: the best UK universities for graduate jobs

See the top UK universities for graduate employability, according to predictions for the teaching excellence framework

Best historically black colleges and universities in the United States

Best historically black colleges and universities in the United States 2022

Explore the best historically black colleges and universities in the United States based on data collected by Times Higher Education and the Wall Street Journal

January 17 2022

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Shanghai Ranking 2016: five subject rankings results announced

Academic Ranking of World Universities reveals its five 2016 subject ranking league tables, known as the ARWU-FIELD ranking

September 7 2016

Best universities in Seattle

Best universities in Seattle 2022

Explore the top universities in Seattle using data from the Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education US College Rankings

November 5 2021

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Best universities in Florida 2022

Explore the top universities in Florida using data from the Wall Street Journal / Times Higher Education US College Rankings

November 2 2021

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Best universities in Los Angeles 2022

Explore the top universities in Los Angeles using data from the Times Higher Education rankings

November 2 2021

Best universities in Massachusetts

Best universities in Massachusetts 2022

Explore the top universities in Massachusetts using data from the Wall Street Journal / Times Higher Education US College Rankings

November 5 2021

best universities in the northeast of the United States

Best universities in the Northeast of the United States 2022

Explore the best universities in the Northeast of the United States using Times Higher Education and Wall Street Journal data

November 5 2021

Best universities in the mid west of the United States

Best universities in the Midwest of the United States 2022

Explore the best universities in the Midwest of the United States using Times Higher Education and Wall Street Journal data

November 5 2021

Best universities in the South of the United States

Best universities in the South of the United States 2022

Explore the best universities in the South of the United States using Times Higher Education and Wall Street Journal data

November 5 2021

Copenhagen

Best universities in Denmark 2024

Explore the top universities in Denmark using data from the Times Higher Education's World University Rankings 2024

October 13 2023

International outlook

World’s most international universities: the student experience

The world’s most international universities have been revealed – but what impact does an international environment have on students?

January 13 2016

Students in dorm room

Student Experience Survey 2017: Home comforts on campus

Accommodation remains the main area of dissatisfaction among students but the universities of Reading, Northumbria and Aston are bucking the trend. Cherry Maslen finds out how

University of Sheffield Student Union

Student Experience Survey 2017: Sheffield Union holds the key to student satisfaction

An inclusive approach and a strong commitment to welfare on campus are key to keeping Sheffield’s students happy, finds Gabriel Pogrund

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