US and Europe top new ranking of most prestigious universities

Times Higher Education (THE) has unveiled its latest ranking of the world’s most reputable universities. The ranking, based on surveys of 55,000 academics worldwide, evaluates universities on their teaching and research excellence. The top 300 features universities from 38 countries, with a significant share of the US and Europe.

These universities are recognised for their significant contributions to global science, innovation, and their ability to attract talented students and researchers. As a result, they have a strong reputation within the academic community.

In Europe, several countries have made a notable impact:

• France: 13 universities, including the Sorbonne, which ranks within the top 50.
• Spain: 7 universities, led by the University of Barcelona.
• Italy: 13 universities, with the University of Bologna leading the way.
• Portugal: 2 universities, in Lisbon and Porto, marking the country’s first appearance in the ranking.
• Great Britain: 39 universities, with Oxford securing second place overall.

The US also features prominently, with six of its universities in the top 10. Harvard University claims the top spot in the global ranking.