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South Africa continues to lead but Ghana and Kenya show strength 

There¡¯s no silver bullet when it comes to interdisciplinary success, data from inaugural É«ºÐÖ±²¥ ranking show

The president of Technical University of Munich explains his recipe for breaking down silos while retaining deep disciplinary strength

The Arab World has a unique higher education ecosystem. To rank its universities fairly, we adjust the gold-standard methodology from our World University Rankings to account for the region¡¯s distinctive characteristics

The Interdisciplinary Science Rankings measure global universities¡¯ contributions and commitment to interdisciplinary science. Here, we explain how we arrived at the results

This is how we assess the data and produce the tables for the Sub-Saharan Africa University Rankings, based on information from 171 institutions

Brazil back at number one as new metrics reveal country¡¯s research strength

Table revealing leading global universities for cross-disciplinary research is biggest-ever debut ranking

Survey results will help fuel?É«ºÐÖ±²¥¡¯s series of rankings in 2025

Concerns around scholars using excessive self-citations are valid, but banning them entirely is not the right approach, says David Watkins 

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

We are taking action to mitigate the effects of irregular voting patterns from a small number of institutions, says David Watkins  

Global sustainability event in Istanbul on 16-19 June 2025 to convene 5,000-plus attendees

Flagship higher education event on 7-9 October 2025 to focus on ¡®Universities as agents of change¡¯

Half of sector goes backwards in this year¡¯s table, as international student caps threaten more damage

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

The distribution of countries¡¯ ranking positions reveals new insights

The US has a new leader, while Brazil and the UAE join the top 200

Oxford breaks record at number one spot, defying trend of declining UK reputation 

The number of ranked Chinese institutions is back up, while Turkey has also experienced fast growth

We¡¯re launching two brand-new rankings this autumn, while fine-tuning our established analyses, writes Duncan Ross

Irene Tracey says policymakers and universities need to work together to tackle funding crisis

In a turbulent period for HE and beyond, university leaders are determined to make their work count

Institutions are setting the scene for a thriving international system post-war

¡®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

Dartmouth College president discusses seeking criticism, prioritising mental health and getting more women into engineering

Leadership troubles at two Parisian mega-universities reflect ongoing debates around governance and academic culture, says Jean-Yves M¨¦rindol

Indian Institute of Science director discusses opening a new medical school and receiving the country¡¯s largest philanthropic university gift

Research suggests some widespread initiatives don¡¯t work, and some even lead to a decrease in academic diversity. So why do they continue to be rolled out? And what should institutions try instead? Rosa Ellis reports

Sheffield vice-chancellor discusses including innovation in promotions criteria and carving a distinct identity for the university

If AI is to transform education, assessment must be rebooted and developers must make leaps in understanding the learning process, experts say. Rosa Ellis reports

The Florida Tech president on creating a 'living, breathing' strategic plan, the explosion of the space industry and why diversity matters

Academics and students are getting older, on average. Do universities need to adapt to manage a community with a widening age span?

We compile our World University Rankings from information supplied by institutions across the globe, which is scrutinised and considered against the criteria here

Outgoing Erasmus University Rotterdam president discusses the underappreciated value of the social sciences, managing student protests and the differences between Dutch and German higher education

Universities can now provide information to participate in the sustainability-focused league table

Milestone marks biggest rise in number of ranked universities in five years

Next edition of biennial table will be published in spring 2025

Universities can now sign up to participate ahead of data collection opening in the autumn

African participation surpasses North America for the first time

Locale determines the mission of many universities, and the Impact Rankings recognise how such diversity and community-mindedness helps to further progress towards the SDGs

New thematic analysis reveals the countries and institutions that are walking the talk on sustainability 

Universities have helped some countries become leaders in fields linked to specific SDGs, thanks to their outreach efforts, meticulous data collection and creative campus/community initiatives. Rosa Ellis reports

African participation doubles, while institutions outside powerhouse of South Africa are becoming more visible

Progress in North America and Asia helps to push up number of institutions committing to withdraw funds from fossil fuel companies

University of Technology Sydney head on achieving impact on policy and sustainability by building partnerships, fossil fuel divestment and boosting Indigenous enrolment

More universities are adopting green financing. Their approaches must have verifiable outcomes and complement institutions¡¯ overall strategies, says Anton Muscatelli  

Equity, diversity and inclusion staff in US higher education are losing their jobs in the wake of anti-EDI laws, but college leaders are mobilising, reports Rosa Ellis

Create a shared vision, set ambitious targets and celebrate loudly, advises Zoe Rodwell for keeping a sustainability strategy on track

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

The president of Lingnan University on requiring students to use ChatGPT and using data to manage grumbles from staff

Limiting sustainability courses to a subset of interested students will no longer work, warns Alison Taylor, as she shares how to prepare the next generation of business leaders

Local partnerships have been the key to our ability to deliver meaningful impact ¨C as the É«ºÐÖ±²¥ Impact Rankings highlight, writes Clare Pollock

Achieving green goals isn¡¯t easy at a centuries-old institution. Giacomo Bergamini and Simona Tondelli of the University of Bologna share their tips for embracing heritage while working towards sustainable development

New reputation measure will reward universities that receive votes from scholars far and wide, says Mark Caddow

The head of Nanyang Technological University leverages the institution¡¯s youthful vigour to put AI at the heart of learning and uses his research background to inform his leadership and help recruit potential Nobel prizewinners

Higher education growth shifts east, but there are markedly different trends across Asia

Using 18 carefully calibrated performance indicators, we provide comprehensive and balanced comparisons to rank global universities created since 1974