Times Higher Education Reveals 10 Best Universities in the World for 2024

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - As in previous years, the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Ranking (WUR) has again released a list of the best universities in the world in 2024.

There are 18 performance indicators that become the benchmark for ranking campuses calibrated in five areas, namely teaching, research environment, research quality, industry and international outlook.

Netizens who are interested to know more about these universities are frequently asking questions such as "What is the world's top 1 university? What is the top ten university in the world 2024? What is the best university in the world for 2024? what is the best university in the world ranking?" on the google web browser. Well, fear not, because Tempo had made a summary of the information for you.

To know more about THE WUR's list of the best universities in the world, here is the information.

Best Universities in the World

THE WUR released its list of the top 10 universities in the world. The first rank was again achieved by Oxford University in the UK which has topped the rankings for eight consecutive years. Apart from Oxford University, there are 9 other universities that are recognized as providing the best education system.

Here is the complete list:

1. Oxford University

Oxford University is the oldest university in the UK and the best university in the world today. 

It conducts a lot of world-class research, making it a home for talented researchers. Oxford University has a long history and unquestionable academic achievements.

2. Stanford University

This year, Stanford University managed to unseat Harvard University which was previously ranked second. 

Stanford University is famous for its quality learning and being a comprehensive university in educational fields such as engineering, medicine, law, environmental sustainability, and liberal arts.

3. Massachusetts Institute of Technology

At position 3 is the United States Massachusetts Institute of Technology which is a private institution located in Cambridge. 

Massachusetts Institute of Technology has 5 campuses and 1 cooperation program with WHO in the field of science and technology. This university also managed to move up two places compared to last year.

4. Harvard University

Despite its drop in rank, Harvard University is still on the list of the best universities in the world. 

The university is known for its excellence in academics and provides many programs in various fields of study such as science, engineering, social humanities, business, law, medicine, and education.

5. Cambridge University

Another UK university that makes the list of the best universities in the world is the University of Cambridge. 

Known for its high academic standards, this university produces famous and inspiring scholars. Not only that, Cambridge University is also known for its high academic standards.

6. Princeton University

In sixth position, there is Princeton University, United States. The university is located in Princeton, New Jersey and is famous for its physical sciences. 

Princeton University also contributes to other fields such as computer science, humanities, economics, and mathematics.

7. California Institute of Technology

The California Institute of Technology is located in Pasadena, USA, which is known for its research and excellence in engineering and natural sciences. 

Some of the majors at California Institute of Technology that you can choose from include biology, engineering and applied science, geology and planetary science, mathematical physics, and other interdisciplinary programs.

8. Imperial College London

In eighth place is Imperial College London, which is home to cultural and educational institutions. 

There are several majors at Imperial College London to choose from, such as business and management, humanities, computer science, and information technology as well as pure and applied science.

9. University of California 

The University of California is a university that offers a wide selection of majors from bachelors, masters to doctors with campuses spread throughout California. 

This university has at least 350 study programs from various sciences and the number of students is around 191,000 people.

10. Yale University

Another university that is included in the list of the world's top 10 universities is Yale University. 

This university has a good reputation for the quality of education that is always in the top rankings in various fields and is home to law and management schools.

AULIA ULVA

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