Oxford University has been named the best university in the world for the ninth year in a row, according to the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025. Since 2017, Oxford has consistently held this top spot, standing out among more than 2,000 universities from 115 countries. This achievement highlights the university’s strong dedication to academic excellence and its significant contributions to research.
Vice-Chancellor Professor Irene Tracey expressed her appreciation to the hardworking staff and researchers who have made this ongoing success possible. Oxford’s continued recognition in the rankings reflects the university’s high-quality research environment, international collaborations, and its overall impact in the academic world.
The Times Higher Education rankings evaluate universities using 18 different factors, including research quality, teaching standards, and how well universities collaborate with institutions across the globe. Following Oxford in the rankings, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) claimed the second spot, while Harvard University secured third place, further showcasing the dominance of these prestigious institutions in the world of higher education.
This achievement emphasizes Oxford’s leadership in shaping global education and research, continuing its legacy as a world-class institution that remains at the forefront of academic achievement year after year.
