The Times Higher Education (THE) released the highly anticipated World University Rankings on October 9, 2024, after evaluating approximately 2,857 universities from 115 countries.

THE and QS (Quacquarelli Symonds) are widely regarded as leading global ranking platforms, with many institutions participating annually. The rankings typically assess three core aspects of university performance: research, teaching, and societal impact. Universities submit detailed profiles, including data on faculty-to-student ratios, gender distribution, and the percentage of international students. Some institutions also provide enhanced profiles to highlight unique strengths beyond the standard metrics. However, the data submitted is neither verified nor audited by THE or QS.

In the 2025 THE World University Rankings, the University of Oxford secured the top position for the ninth consecutive year, setting a new record by surpassing Harvard's eight-year reign that ended in 2011. Among the top ten institutions, Oxford distinguished itself through its strong international outlook, particularly in terms of its proportion of international students and collaborative research with global partners.

Trailing Oxford are several leading American universities, with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) securing second place globally, marking its highest-ever ranking. MIT overtook Stanford University, which fell from second to sixth – its lowest position since 2010. Harvard University climbed from fourth to third, while Princeton advanced from sixth to fourth. As in most years, all institutions in the top 10 are from........

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