World University Rankings
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
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
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
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
South American universities catching up with rest of the world on homeworking practices, according to THE data
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
Australian university tops fourth edition of global ranking measuring institutions’ social and economic impact
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 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
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 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
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
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
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
Survey will be run in-house for first time, providing most thorough assessment of university prestige to date
We answer your questions about the next framework for the rankings
The World University Rankings will be released in October
Humanistic fields are vital to solving the world’s most urgent problems; they also help students shape successful careers and meaningful lives, argue Agustín Rayo and Hashim Sarkis
Universities known for their focus on technology are improving in the arts and humanities
THE research finds that high share of institutions that have specified goal are not counting indirect emissions such as travel
As the world looks to COP26 to accelerate nations’ progress towards a low-carbon future, how is the higher education sector performing?
Humanities academics in Asia are more likely to vote for international universities than their science peers, but the trend differs by region
Universities can still participate in the next edition of our sustainability-focused league table
Governments and the public exhibited newfound appreciation for universities during the pandemic, but will institutions be able to keep building on their prestige? Ellie Bothwell reports
International scholars in arts, humanities and social sciences are recognising universities in China, sometimes more than their local academics
