World University Rankings news
Asian universities’ resumed upward trajectory takes them past mainland Europe for the first time, as reputational lustre protects US and UK for now
Chinese universities go from strength to strength, but will need to bolster their international outlook if they are to reach the top – and its policy signals are mixed on this front
The 2027 edition of the rankings still has an exclusively US and UK top 10 but Asia is rising again, as universities across the world face funding and AI challenges
The success of the West’s oldest university is down to its ability to adapt to the challenges of each era and a strong relationship with its city, Giovanni Molari tells Seher Asaf
New World University Rankings derivatives for South-east Asia and Central Eurasia will support universities on their development trajectory
Revisions to the World University Rankings methodology metrics for the 2028 edition will include a cap on self-citations and an adjustment in the research quality metrics, to keep the rankings robust and secure from manipulation
Holding us accountable for discoveries made, lives uplifted and societies transformed is a useful purpose to serve, says Mosa Moshabela
The Times Higher Education World University Rankings measure research-intensive universities across all their core missions. Here we explain how we arrive at the results for the global rankings
Universities can now provide information for consideration in the sustainability-focused league table
UK slips down to fifth most-represented country as US, India and Turkey lead on number of ranked institutions
Adelaide University is South Australia’s second biggest employer and the country’s second biggest undergraduate recruiter. As such, its inaugural v-c is determined to steer the merged behemoth through its teething issues and Canberra’s turn against overseas recruitment. John Ross reports
Majority of institutions in Australia, Canada and the Netherlands fall in ranking of the world’s most international universities
New THE analysis on Asean higher education reveals top institutions in rapidly advancing region
Experts welcome milestone from THE analysis as ‘cause for cautious celebration’
First THE analysis on Turkic States reveals Turkey’s strength in depth and Kazakhstan’s international ties
Our rankings tables provide detailed insights on the performance of all types of higher education institutions from every corner of the world
Asian universities achieve new milestones in STEM subjects, but they are rising fastest in humanities and social sciences, reports Patrick Jack
Universities can now participate in the flagship research-focused rankings, as well as the league table focused on interdisciplinary research
A new entry-level subscription to DataPoints will enable more universities to unlock actionable, data-driven insights from the rankings, says Phil Baty
How we rank universities across 11 separate subject areas
South American giant holds on to number one spot and continues to dominate table, despite concerns over Bolsonaro’s legacy
Even with boosts in investment and research, can ‘Vision 2030’ really propel universities into the global elite?
As they respond to global challenges including climate change and food security, universities are driving progress across the Arab region, writes Ellie Bothwell
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
MIT tops list for second consecutive year, but experts fear US universities will deem future interdisciplinary research projects too risky
The Interdisciplinary Science Rankings measure global universities’ contributions and commitment to interdisciplinary science. Here, we explain how we arrived at the results
A careful approach is required to rank the Arab World’s universities fairly. We adjust our World University Rankings methodology to take into account the region’s distinctive characteristics
Number of ranked universities increases by more than 20 per cent, while definition of interdisciplinary science also broadens
Survey results will help fuel Times Higher Education’s next series of rankings
Lingering financial pressures mean country is ‘not out of the woods’ despite strong showing this year, expert warns
Nation’s high research quality score is in spite of second-lowest share of internationally co-authored papers
Are we on the brink of a reshaping of global higher education, asks Ellie Bothwell
Elite Asian universities stagnate and US declines in ‘moment of great flux’ for global higher education
A year after joining the ‘MIT of the Middle East’, the former King’s College London president reflects on the need for scholars to align their research with national priorities and the joys of leading a ‘city community of scholars’
The Times Higher Education World University Rankings measure research-intensive universities across all their core missions. Here, we explain how we arrive at the results for the global rankings
India will be the second most-represented country in world for first time
THE is refocusing on core and deeply trusted rankings while retaining a diversity of measures and metrics, says Phil Baty
Robust pipelines, smart validation and continuous observability have enabled us to improve data integrity even as our global rankings have grown, says Loubaba El Wazir
Rankings did not drive the Singaporean institution’s strategy, but gave the then underdog the data and visibility to enter a virtuous circle of success, explain Bertil Andersson and Tony Mayer
China’s neighbours benefit in list of the world’s most international universities, as giant expands its network
Number of female university leaders reaches record high, with Switzerland seeing biggest growth
The use of generative AI and a new engine drawing on data from government agencies are among the ways in which we’re doubling down on quality, says David Watkins
Despite Asia’s success elsewhere, its leading universities are still struggling to compete globally in arts and humanities. Patrick Jack asks whether that needs to change for them to be considered world-class
How we rank universities across 11 separate subject areas
Universities are invited to participate, as the portal for our global research-focused rankings opens
Concerns around scholars using excessive self-citations are valid, but banning them entirely is not the right approach, says David Watkins
Flagship higher education event on 7-9 October 2025 to focus on ‘Universities as agents of change’
Institutions are setting the scene for a thriving international system post-war
No elite US university finishes in the top 50 for the international outlook pillar, a category that is dominated by the United Arab Emirates at the top and the UK lower down
We’re launching two brand-new rankings this autumn, while fine-tuning our established analyses, writes Duncan Ross
The number of ranked Chinese institutions is back up, while Turkey has also experienced fast growth
The US has a new leader, while Brazil and the UAE join the top 200
The distribution of countries’ ranking positions reveals new insights
Oxford breaks record at number one spot, defying trend of declining UK reputation
In a turbulent period for HE and beyond, university leaders are determined to make their work count
Irene Tracey says policymakers and universities need to work together to tackle funding crisis
Half of sector goes backwards in this year’s table, as international student caps threaten more damage
‘SWAT team’ of finance experts and science writers helps university secure more federal research funds than any other US institution, says its vice-provost for research
Monash vice-chancellor discusses universities' progress on preventing gender-based abuse and the 'flattening effect' on internationalisation
With many of the world’s top universities sporting new heads, and tenures shrinking, experts call for initiatives to develop future leaders
