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GMA Network
a day ago
- General
- GMA Network
UP Manila, UP Diliman among world's best universities in 2025
The University of the Philippines Manila and University of the Philippines Diliman are among the world's top universities in 2025 according to the Center for World University Rankings (CWUR). The two schools were the only universities in the Philippines that were included in the 2025 edition of the Global 2000 list, which was published on June 2. Among 21,462 universities, UP Manila has an overall ranking of 1,677, representing the Top 7.9%, while UP Diliman ranked 1,784, garnering the Top 8.4%. UP Manila obtained an overall score of 67.4, a little bit higher than UP Diliman which obtained 67 points. The Manila-based university also has an employment rank of 1,047 and a research rank of 1,607. In addition to quality scientific and medical research, UP Manila also conducts studies on Artificial Intelligence, data science, digital information ecosystems, and personalized human-centered technologies. Meanwhile, UP Diliman's employment rank was not indicated, while its research rank is 1711. In the Asia Regional Rank, UP Manila placed 646, while UP Diliman ranked 696. Since 2012, CWUR has been publishing the academic ranking to help governments and universities improve educational and research outcomes. The universities are ranked by education (25%), employability (25%), quality of faculty (10%), and research (40%). In March 2025, UP Manila also secured the 479th spot in the top 500 Best Global Universities ranked by U.S. News & World Report. It was the only Philippine University in the ranking published by the U.S.-based digital media company. The rankings were based on 13 indicators that measure the educational institutions' academic research performance and their global and regional reputations, including the number of publications produced, total citations, books, international collaborations, conferences, regional research reputation, and global research reputation. —Mariel Celine Serquiña/RF, GMA Integrated News
The National
3 days ago
- Business
- The National
UAE universities on the rise in world education rankings as Harvard leads way
UAE universities have risen up the rankings in a new global higher education league table, in which the US's under-fire Harvard cemented top spot for the 14th consecutive year. Abu Dhabi's Khalifa University led the way for the country, jumping up 30 places to 846th out of 21,462 higher education institutions assessed in the 2025 Centre for World University Rankings (CWUR), released on Monday morning. Khalifa University placed in the top 4 per cent of universities worldwide and was the 10th best in the Middle East in the annual list measured on quality of education, employability, quality of faculty and research. United Arab Emirates University climbed 91 places to 1,022 (in the top 4.8 per cent), ahead of the University of Sharjah – up 161 places to 1,092 (top 5.1 per cent) and New York University Abu Dhabi at 1,116 (top 5.2 per cent). The CWUR referred to the strong research performance of the universities as being central to their move up the rankings. Nadim Mahassen, president of the CWUR, hailed the significant progress being made by UAE universities. 'With four of its institutions in the rankings, the United Arab Emirates is well represented among the world's top universities," he said. "Further financial backing, and placing the development of education and science higher on its agenda, will allow the country to be even more competitive in the rapidly evolving global academic landscape." King Abdullah University of Science and Technology was the top performer in the region, moving up to 237th from 249th position last year. Fellow Saudi institution King Abdulaziz University broke into the 250, rising from 254th to 249th. UAE makes its mark Senthil Nathan, managing director and co-founder of Edu Alliance, a UAE-based higher education consultancy company, said it was significant that this particular ranking places an emphasis on the success of universities in preparing students for the world of work. 'Before reflecting on any world rankings, it is essential to understand their underlying methodologies. CWUR assesses rankings without relying on surveys and university data submissions,' Mr Nathan said. 'A significant weight [50 per cent] of this ranking is given to the success of the university's alumni.' Mr Nathan – a former deputy vice chancellor of the Higher Colleges of Technology in Abu Dhabi – said the CWUR considers the average number of former students who have held top positions at the world's largest 2,000 public companies since 2011. This performance indicator will frustrate some newer universities, such as those in the Emirates. 'The improvement in the rankings of four of the universities in the UAE is commendable," he said. "On a first glance, their CWUR ranking may seem lower as compared to their ranking in other systems. 'However, this is mainly because of the way CWUR measures success of the alumni. Khalifa University and NYUAD are relatively young universities and have been graduating students only for less than 15 years.' The UAE government has taken significant steps to drive up higher education standards in recent years in an effort to compete with the world's best seats of learning. In June 2024, the UAE set out plans for local universities to be subjected to regular assessments and clustered based on performance. Both public and private higher education institutions are included in the assessment, with rankings based on factors including teaching quality and student life, employability, scientific research and international collaboration. Recognition for troubled Harvard The Ivy League Harvard University, which is the subject of a controversial plan by the Trump administration to prevent it enrolling foreign students, topped the rankings once again. Washington has accused the Ivy League university of not doing enough to fight anti-Semitism and change its admissions practices – allegations the university has strongly denied. Harvard said the proposed ban is a 'blatant violation' of the law and free speech rights. Harvard was joined in the top three by two other US universities, MIT and Stanford, with the UK's world renowned Cambridge and Oxford making up the top five. While US universities make up the rest of the top 10, Mr Mahassen said this dominance was not reflected in the wider global top 2,000 and points to potential challenges ahead as academic competition hots up and universities face up to funding cuts. 'While the United States still boasts the top universities in the world, the decline of the vast majority of its higher education institutions should be of concern to US Secretary of Education Linda McMahon and the wider Trump administration," he said. 'At a time when Chinese universities are reaping the rewards of years of generous financial support from their government, American institutions are grappling with slashed federal funding and disputes over academic freedom and free speech. 'With the United States surpassed by China as the country with the most representatives in the rankings, its reputation in the global higher education sector is under serious threat. 'The sharp decline of US universities parallels that of institutions in Japan, France, and Germany, while UK and Russian universities have fared only slightly better. With the extraordinary rise of Chinese institutions, universities in the Western world cannot afford to stand still and rest on their laurels.'
Khaleej Times
3 days ago
- Business
- Khaleej Times
UAE universities rise in global rankings, led by Khalifa University
UAE's Khalifa University has soared 30 places to rank 846th globally, placing it in the top four per cent of universities worldwide. That's according to the 2025 edition of the Global 2000 list by the Center for World University Rankings (CWUR), which shows how the UAE has strengthened its global academic standing, with four of its universities making significant gains in this year's edition. This year's CWUR report highlights a notable improvement in research performance as the key driver behind the rise of UAE institutions in the global standings. United Arab Emirates University follows closely, climbing 91 places to 1,022nd in the top 4.8 per cent, while the University of Sharjah jumps 161 spots to rank 1,092nd in the top 5.1 per cent. New York University Abu Dhabi is also featured at 1,116th standing among the top 5.2 per cent. What is helping UAE climb the academic ladder? The UAE's ongoing investment in research and education infrastructure appears to be paying off — marking a clear signal of ambition to become a leading hub for higher education in the region and beyond. CWUR analysed over 74 million outcome-based data points across four key performance indicators: quality of education (25 per cent), employability (25 per cent), faculty quality (10 per cent), and research output (40 per cent). Of the 21,462 institutions assessed, only the top 2,000 qualified for the published list, spanning 94 countries. Dr Nadim Mahassen, President of CWUR, said, 'With four of its institutions in the rankings, the United Arab Emirates is well represented among the world's top universities. Further financial backing, and placing the development of education and science higher on its agenda will allow the country to be even more competitive in the rapidly evolving global academic landscape.' He added, 'While the United States still boasts the top universities in the world, the decline of the vast majority of its higher education institutions should be of concern to US Secretary of Education Linda McMahon and the wider Trump administration." 'At a time when Chinese universities are reaping the rewards of years of generous financial support from their government, American institutions are grappling with slashed federal funding and disputes over academic freedom and free speech. With the United States surpassed by China as the country with the most representatives in the rankings, its reputation in the global higher education sector is under serious threat.' Mahassen added, 'The sharp decline of US universities parallels that of institutions in Japan, France, and Germany, while UK and Russian universities have fared only slightly better. With the extraordinary rise of Chinese institutions, universities in the Western world cannot afford to stand still and rest on their laurels.' Global highlights Harvard University, a prestigious member of the Ivy League, has once again secured the top spot in university rankings for the 14th consecutive year. This achievement comes even as the university faces a contentious proposal from the Trump administration aimed at blocking it from admitting international students. The US government has also criticized Harvard for allegedly failing to adequately address anti-Semitism and for its admissions policies, claims the university firmly denies. MIT and Stanford University follow closely behind, securing the second and third spots in the rankings, respectively. The University of Cambridge and the University of Oxford top the list of public institutions globally, ranking 4th and 5th respectively. While the US dominates the top ten with eight entries, its overall performance shows signs of decline, with only 40 of its 319 listed universities improving and 264 dropping in rank -- down from 329 last year. Canada features 38 universities, with the University of Toronto leading at 23rd place. Europe, despite having 621 institutions in the Global 2000, also sees widespread declines; in the UK, only 16 universities improved while 67 dropped in rank, with similar downward trends observed in France, Germany, and Russia.
New Indian Express
3 days ago
- Business
- New Indian Express
68 Indian Institutions feature in CWUR global 2000 rankings; IIM Ahmedabad leads national list
NEW DELHI: A total of 68 Indian universities and institutes have secured places in the 2025 edition of the Global 2000 list released by the Center for World University Rankings (CWUR) on Monday. Leading the Indian contingent is the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Ahmedabad, ranked 428th globally, despite slipping 18 places from last year. CWUR is a prominent consulting organisation offering strategic insights to governments and academic institutions to enhance educational and research outcomes. For the fourteenth consecutive year, Harvard University has retained its position as the top-ranked university in the world. It is followed by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Stanford University. The University of Cambridge and University of Oxford complete the top five, making them the highest-ranked public universities globally. The remainder of the global top 10 includes Princeton, the University of Pennsylvania, Columbia, Yale, and the University of Chicago all private US institutions. China, meanwhile, has overtaken the US in terms of the number of institutions featured in the rankings, with 346 universities included, up from 324 last year. An official statement from CWUR noted, 'India is enhancing its global standing in higher education. Thirty-nine universities from India have improved their rankings from last year, while 29 have seen a drop.' The main driver of this upward trend is improved research performance — with 37 Indian institutions showing gains in this area.
The Star
3 days ago
- Business
- The Star
UM leads in latest rankings amid global competition
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia's oldest varsity continues to hold its spot as the nation's top-ranked higher education institution in global rankings. Universiti Malaya (UM) is ranked first among nine Malaysian institutions featured in the 2025 edition of the Global 2000 list by the Centre for World University Rankings (CWUR). However, on the global stage, UM dropped 12 spots from last year to the 411th position - due to declines in employability and research indicators. Only a third of the Malaysian universities in this year's Global 2000 list improved their positions from last year. The universities that improved are Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, which climbed 10 spots to 810th; Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, which rose 13 spots to 1,738th; and Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, which entered the list at 1,913th place. The primary reason for the overall decline in rankings is weaker research performance, amid intensifying global competition from well-funded institutions. The other five Malaysian universities in the Global 2000 are Universiti Sains Malaysia (785th), Universiti Putra Malaysia (845th), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (853rd), Universiti Teknologi Mara (1,581st), and the International Islamic University Malaysia (1,675th). CWUR president Dr Nadim Mahassen said without stronger funding and strategic planning, Malaysia risks falling further behind in the rapidly evolving global academic landscape. "While Malaysia has nine representatives among the world's top universities, what is alarming is the slide of the nation's academic institutions due to weakening research performance and limited financial backing from the government. "At a time when several countries are placing the development of education and science high on their agenda, Malaysia is struggling to keep pace," he said. CWUR's Global 2000 list is the only university performance table that measures the quality of education, employability, faculty quality, and research without relying on surveys and university data submissions. For this year's edition, CWUR analysed 74 million outcome-based data points to rank universities worldwide. Out of 21,462 universities evaluated, the top performers were included in the Global 2000 list - representing institutions from 94 countries. For the 14th year in a row, Harvard University ranks first globally, followed by two other private institutions in the United States - the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Stanford University. The University of Cambridge and the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom - ranked fourth and fifth, respectively - are the world's highest-ranking public universities. Asia's top five universities this year are the University of Tokyo, Kyoto University, Seoul National University, Tsinghua University and Peking University. Based in the United Arab Emirates, the CWUR is a consulting organisation providing policy advice, strategic insights and consulting services to governments and universities to improve educational and research outcomes. The full rankings, released on Monday (June 2), can be found at
