World University Rankings

Universities in Africa and the Middle East have made the most progress since 2018

Middle Eastern nations have improved more quickly than mainland China over past four years, while Malaysia and Pakistan also on rise

Universities in low-income regions worry that the Covid crisis could stymie their life-saving research and life-changing teaching. Ellie Bothwell writes

While Antipodean institutions have fended off competition from Asia, the full impacts of Covid are yet to flow through

For the first time, universities that submitted data but did not meet the eligibility criteria for our global table are listed. David Watkins explains why  

We should build education and research on an embrace of others and a regard for diversity that does not stop at the campus gate, says Teruo Fujii

With academic conferences on hold, novel ways of collaborating have taken off – from preprints and digital networks to AI-backed matchmaking, writes Jack Grove

EU-wide law could curb the influence of big tech while enabling the free flow of knowledge throughout the bloc, says Karen Maex

Academic hiring and promotion are still overwhelmingly based on the quantity and quality of research, says Oriol Amat

Universities are looking to take more vaccine creation processes in-house, as Oxford head warns that coronavirus jabs have created ‘perverse’ profit incentives, reports David Matthews 

From the information that we are provided by institutions across the globe, we rigorously build up our World University Rankings. This is how we assess data on more than 1,600 institutions to produce the tables

Revamping delivery modes and partnerships will give Australia a more resilient, student-centred sector with regional appeal, says Deborah Terry

Affordable quality education and job opportunities are encouraging more Asian students to travel closer to home, reports Joyce Lau

Universities recognise the need for flexible and continuing education but are still seeking the most appropriate strategy. Anna McKie reports

After two decades leading US institutions, Morton Schapiro reflects on the changing landscape and offers a word of advice to young leaders as he prepares to step down   

Saudi Arabia dominates top of new regional table, while Egypt is most-represented nation overall

To reflect the region’s unique characteristics, we make adjustments to the rigorous and robust criteria that underpin our World University Rankings to arrive at the inaugural Arab University Rankings

Institutions across 15 countries take part in first bespoke ranking for region

Institutions are lagging behind global peers on prestige and funding levels

Growing participation in the rankings attests to universities’ determination to raise quality and better serve their communities, says Ellie Bothwell

Pandemic-related budget constraints and anti-science governments are taking their toll on researchers in their region. Ellie Bothwell reports

Latin American universities are rising, but more slowly than others 

Our innovative, empathic and cooperative approach to the pandemic needs to be used to address more deep-seated problems such as poverty and inequality, says Chantal Jouannet Valderrama

Transitioning to remote and hybrid modes has made the university experience about more than the transmission of knowledge, says Sergio Pulgarín Molina

Australian institutions stand out when it comes to regularly reviewing guidelines relating to sustainable development, THE data suggest

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

THE data suggests that climate action is seen as a higher priority among prospective international students than universities

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

The methodology behind the inaugural Arab University Rankings includes new regional measures on reputation and collaboration

Young universities tout their agility while older ones trumpet their resources. The pandemic has tested both types, and that could herald a turning point

Asian universities further boost their performance in list of world’s best universities founded during the past half-century

Data from THE World University Rankings show where young universities are making rapid improvements

The pandemic has hit older populations harder than the young. Might the same be true of universities? Ellie Bothwell considers if the flexibility and agility of younger institutions made them more resilient than their longer established peers

As Maastricht University celebrates its 45th anniversary, it is tapping into its founding spirit in a bid to stay forever young, says its president, Martin Paul

Baby-boomer institutions were pioneers in architecture and curricula, but financially prudent – a potentially winning combination for the post-pandemic era, says Miles Taylor

The pandemic presents a perfect opportunity to think differently about higher education, says David Staley, as he lists potential models of the future

Largely sheltered from the pandemic-related financial fallout that has beset higher education in Western nations, East Asian institutions are being boosted by state funds and local philanthropists and are looking to be even more competitive internationally

Do neighbour institutions work closely together to boost their overall standing or do they tend to play to their strengths in a particular discipline?

Japan achieves best performance in six years, but China still tops the regional ranking 

Money, policies and partnerships aim to unlock the region’s full potential

When it comes to industry collaboration, Eiichi Saitoh knows that experience is the best teacher. Here are his tried-and-tested tips for success

Universities have a unique opportunity to shape the post-pandemic future by promoting innovation and creativity for wider social impact, says Tan Eng Chye

Employers, universities and students are demanding bilateral recognition of Indian qualifications. Eldho Mathews explains why it matters

To reflect the region’s unique characteristics, we make adjustments to the rigorous and robust criteria that underpin THE’s World University Rankings to arrive at this year’s Asia University Rankings

Almost a third of university employees globally are on contracts lasting less than two years, according to THE data

The United Nations’ global goals have enabled French institutions to broaden the scope of their sustainable development work, says Anne Beauval

If we’re going to measure what universities do, let’s concentrate on what really counts, says Julian Skyrme

Focusing on sustainable development is not an original strategy for universities in 2021, but if anything, that only increases the value of adopting the SDGs, says Patrick Deane

Region retains pre-eminence in league table based on alignment with UN’s Sustainable Development Goals

Countries have each made most progress in three tables related to the Sustainable Development Goals

UK university tops third edition of global ranking measuring institutions’ social and economic impact

Students want to learn more about sustainable development and feel prepared for the jobs of the future, says Jamie McGowan

THE survey finds applicants are just as likely to rate university sustainability and graduate employment prospects as top priorities

Celebrating diversity, reforming curricula and working closely with local communities are all ways in which higher education institutions can better foster peacebuilding, says Rocky Tuan

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

Students are reporting higher levels of engagement, despite Covid-19, while traditional university hierarchy further erodes

Some of the world’s leading universities appear to benefit from having another top-ranked institution in their backyard

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

We are looking for people in the higher education sector who are passionate about the Sustainable Development Goals to help make our rankings fair, effective and transparent

The Covid crisis has restricted travel and funding, affecting even regions spared its worst. But institutions in emerging economies are getting creative and cooperating to continue their work, with even momentum for growth and change