Top 10 Universities in the World 2025

Based on the World University Ranking 2025 by Times Higher Education, here are the top 10 universities in the world.

1. University of Oxford

Located in the United Kingdom, Oxford was founded in 1096 and is the second oldest surviving university in the world. It has around 22,000 students out of which 43% are international.

2. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

Located in the United States, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology was established in 1861. It has over 11,000 students and is best known for its programs in engineering and the physical sciences.

3. Harvard University

Harvard is among the oldest and most prestigious universities in the world. Thirteen US presidents have graduated from this university, including John F Kennedy in 1956.

4. Princeton University

Founded in 1746, Princeton is one of the finest universities in the world for research. It has less than 10,000 students out of which 23% are international.

5. University of Cambridge

Founded in 1209, the University of Cambridge is known to be the fourth oldest in the world. It has over 18,000 students from across the world, with about 38% international students.

6. Stanford University

Stanford has one of the largest campuses in the United States and is one of the most prestigious universities in the world. It was established in 1885.

7. California Institute of Technology

Known for its high-quality education and facilities in science and engineering programs, California Institute of Technology only has a little over 2,000 students.

8. University of California, Berkeley

Founded in 1868, the University of California, Berkeley is one of the most renowned universities in the world. It has over 40,000 students out of which 25% are international.

9. Imperial College London

One of the leading institutions in the United Kingdom, Imperial College London is a science-based institute with around 15,000 students. It also has business courses.

10. Yale University

Founded in 1701, Yale is regarded as one of the best institutes in the world. It is a private Ivy League research university and has over 14,000 students.