Rankings

If you are looking to study at one of the best universities in Latin America, heading to Brazil might be your best bet, according to the results of the 2021 Times Higher Education Latin America University Rankings. The country has an impressive 67 universities in the ranking.

The 2021 ranking includes 177 institutions in 13 countries, up from 166 institutions last year.

The 2021 Asia University Rankings reveal the best colleges and universities in Asia, featuring institutions from 30 territories.

Japan leads the way, with 116 universities in the ranking, while China comes second, with 91 ranked institutions. India is the third most-represented country, with 63 universities.

Hong Kong is the most represented area in the top 10, with three universities present.

The US College Rankings by The Wall Street Journal and Times Higher Education provide an entirely new perspective on which universities in America offer the best student experience.

Tohoku University has taken first place in the 2021 Times Higher Education Japan University Rankings.

The rankings, now in their fifth year, are produced in partnership with Japanese education company Benesse.

International university rankings can be confusing. There’s no definitive list of top universities; if you’re looking for the “best universities”, you won’t find just one answer. Although university rankings are useful tools for comparing universities, the relevancy and accuracy of the results depend on what you are really looking for, whether that may be institutions in a specific country, the best universities for a specific degree subject or a specific type of environment.

A lower student-to-staff ratio can help students cultivate closer relationships with their lecturers, have quicker access to essay feedback, and get involved in more interactive seminars and discussions.

Times Higher Education has created this table to show which universities have the best student-to-staff ratios in the world to help students work out which universities could be best placed to provide this type of learning environment.

Prospective students looking to study in the most international environments in the world should apply to universities in Switzerland, Hong Kong, Singapore or the UK. 

Universities, by their nature, are global institutions. Typically, they are home to communities of students and scholars from all over the world, and they tackle some of the globe’s most pressing problems through research.

Historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) are a unique feature of the higher education landscape in the US. They are found mostly in the Southern States.

HBCUs were established before the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to provide higher education for the African American community. This was because, before 1964, African Americans were not permitted to study in the majority of schools.