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³Ô¹ÏÍ·Ìõ Shines in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026

Empowering Minds. Transforming the Future.

³Ô¹ÏÍ·Ìõ (KU) has once again demonstrated its growing global stature following the release of the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2026, officially published on 9th October 2025. The rankings recognise universities worldwide for excellence in teaching, research, knowledge transfer, and international outlook, affirming KU’s commitment to academic excellence, impactful research, and sustainable development.

Global and National Standing

In the 2026 rankings cycle, ³Ô¹ÏÍ·Ìõ achieved the following notable positions:

• World Rank: 1501+ out of 2,191 ranked institutions globally
• Overall Score: 10.3 – 27.2
• National Rank: 1 out of 2 participating institutions
• International Outlook Rank: 712 globally

These results underscore ³Ô¹ÏÍ·Ìõ’s strong national performance and its continued progress within the global higher education landscape.

Pillar Performance Overview

The Times Higher Education World University Rankings assess institutions across five core performance pillars. ³Ô¹ÏÍ·Ìõ recorded commendable scores across all categories:

• Teaching: 14.3
  Reflecting the University’s commitment to quality teaching, student engagement, and a supportive learning environment.
• Research Environment: 9.1
  Demonstrating KU’s sustained investment in research infrastructure, funding, and academic capacity building.
• Research Quality: 34.2
  Highlighting the growing impact, visibility, and citation strength of research outputs produced by KU scholars.
• Industry: 17.4
  Showcasing the University’s efforts in industry collaboration, innovation, and knowledge transfer.
• International Outlook: 54.6
  A strong indicator of KU’s expanding international collaborations, global partnerships, and cross-border academic engagement.

Commitment to Global Impact and Sustainability

³Ô¹ÏÍ·Ìõ’s participation in the 2026 rankings reflects its broader mission to contribute meaningfully to national and global development. Through teaching, research, community engagement, and international partnerships, the University continues to align its programmes and initiatives with global priorities, including the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Looking Ahead

As ³Ô¹ÏÍ·Ìõ continues to strengthen its academic programmes, research impact, and global partnerships, these rankings serve as both recognition of progress made and motivation to achieve even greater milestones.

³Ô¹ÏÍ·Ìõ remains steadfast in its mission of empowering minds and transforming society through innovation, excellence, and service.

For more information on the Times Higher Education World University Rankings, visit the official THE rankings platform: