The University of Oxford maintains its global leadership according to THE ranking

The University of Oxford, in southeast England, has maintained its position as the best educational institution in the world for the eighth consecutive year, according to the prestigious ranking compiled by the "Times Higher Education" (THE) magazine. This classification, known as "World University Rankings 2024", evaluated 1,904 universities from 108 countries and regions, using 18 indicators in key areas such as teaching, research, knowledge transfer, and internationalization. In this edition, Stanford University ranks second, solidifying its position as the best university in the United States, followed by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in third place. The dominance of universities from the United Kingdom and the United States is evident in the top ten positions, with ETH Zurich (Switzerland) as the first European institution on the list, ranked eleventh, followed by Tsinghua University from China in twelfth place. Japan stands out as the second country with the highest presence in the ranking, with 119 universities included, among which the University of Tokyo stands out in 29th place. Meanwhile, the United Kingdom has 104 institutions on the list, positioning eleven within the top one hundred. Asia is the most represented continent with 737 universities, followed by Europe with 664 educational centers. Regarding Spain, the University of Barcelona is the highest-ranked Spanish institution, reaching 152nd place in the ranking. In Latin America and the Caribbean, a record of 144 universities from 12 countries is highlighted on the list, with the University of São Paulo in Brazil as the best positioned in the 201-250 range. Colombia, Chile, and Brazil have increased their presence in the ranking, with new universities included in the classification. In Mexico, the Monterrey Institute of Technology and Higher Education and the National Autonomous University of Mexico have experienced rises in their positions. In Africa, the University of Cape Town stands out as the best-ranked institution on the continent, occupying 167th place. THE's Global Affairs Editor, Phil Baty, emphasizes the importance of these rankings as a fundamental tool for universities, governments, and students to make informed decisions. Baty highlights the stringent selection criteria, noting that out of 2,673 institutions that applied to be evaluated this year, only 769 met the requirements to be included in the ranking. In an increasingly competitive global educational environment, the recognition of outstanding universities in this ranking reflects their excellence in various fields, promoting the quality of higher education worldwide and fostering innovation and academic advancement globally.