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Ya Biladi
12-06-2025
- General
- Ya Biladi
Five Moroccan universities ranked among world's top 2000
Five Moroccan universities have been featured in the top 2000 universities globally, according to the latest ranking by the Center for World University Rankings (CWUR). The ranking evaluates institutions worldwide based on the quality of education, employability, faculty, and research. Leading the Moroccan institutions is Mohammed V University in Rabat, ranked 992nd globally, followed by Cadi Ayyad University in Marrakech (1,128th), Hassan II University of Casablanca (1,154th), Mohammed First University in Oujda (1,357th), and Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University in Fez (1,901st). CWUR assessed 21,462 institutions, with the top-performing ones making the Global 2000 list. The ranking was dominated by American and British universities, with Harvard University taking the top spot, followed by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Stanford University, the University of Cambridge, and the University of Oxford.
Morocco World
11-06-2025
- Business
- Morocco World
Five Moroccan Universities Among Top 2,000
Rabat – The Center for World University Rankings (CWUR) has placed Mohammed V University in Rabat among the top 5 percent of universities worldwide, securing the top national position for the sixth consecutive year. According to the CWUR's latest 'Top 2000 Universities in the World' ranking, only 2,000 out of 21,462 global higher education institutions were included in this elite list—among them five Moroccan universities. Alongside Mohammed V University in Rabat, the four others are Cadi Ayyad University in Marrakech, Hassan II University of Casablanca, Mohammed I University in Oujda, and Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University in Fez– showcasing Morocco's growing prominence in international higher education. Mohammed V University achieved notable rankings both on a regional and international level: 13th among the top 66 universities in the Arab world, 15th among the top 63 universities in Africa, and 992nd globally—placing it within the top 4.7 percent worldwide. In research quality, the university ranked 947th globally, underscoring the strength and impact of its scientific contributions. These international accolades reinforce Mohammed V University's strategic standing in Rabat and its unwavering commitment to academic excellence, cutting-edge research, and openness to both national and global communities. This accomplishment also reflects the university's continuous progress, climbing 15 places compared to last year's ranking. CWUR's ranking methodology is based on four key indicators: quality of scientific research (40%), quality of academic training provided to students (25%), professional success of graduates holding leadership roles in major global companies (25%), and the academic reputation of faculty recognized with prestigious scientific awards (10%). The ranking is based on data from the international scientific database 'Web of Science,' which monitors publications, citations, and journal quality over the past ten years. The top three positions this year were claimed by American institutions Harvard University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and Stanford University, followed by England's University of Cambridge and University of Oxford in fourth and fifth place, respectively.
The Star
04-06-2025
- Business
- The Star
China universities on the rise in Global 2000 rankings
BEIJING: The global higher education landscape is undergoing a profound transformation, as China shows consistent improvement in academic output while universities in the United States face downward pressure in global rankings amid recent student visa policies, experts said. China has surpassed the US for the first time in the number of universities listed in the latest Global 2000 university rankings. Chinese institutions now account for 17 per cent of the list, up from 324 last year to 346 this year, while the number of ranked US universities dropped from 329 to 319. The World University Rankings 2025, released on Monday (June 2) by the Center for World University Rankings, revealed that 98 per cent of Chinese universities improved their positions — a surge attributed to enhanced research performance and sustained government investment in higher education. Tsinghua University rose six places to rank 37th, excelling in employability and research. Peking University advanced three places to the 44th, while the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences jumped four places to 46th — surpassing Shanghai Jiao Tong University in the 61st place and Zhejiang University in the 68th position. Nadim Mahassen, president of the Center for World University Rankings, said that China is well represented among the world's top universities, and further financial backing from the government will allow the country to be more competitive in the rapidly evolving global academic landscape. Although the US still has eight of the world's top 10 universities — led by Harvard, MIT and Stanford — 83 per cent of its listed institutions declined in rank. The United Kingdom's Cambridge and Oxford secured the fourth and fifth places, respectively. Mahassen said that while the US still boasts the top universities in the world, the decline in ranking of the vast majority of its higher education institutions on the list is concerning. "At a time when Chinese universities are reaping the rewards of years of generous financial support from their government, American institutions are grappling with slashed federal funding and disputes over academic freedom and free speech," he said. Recent controversies, such as the Trump administration's move to revoke enrollment of international students at Harvard, later blocked by a federal judge, highlight the challenges facing US higher education. "For many years, American universities were able to attract a large number of international students, particularly from China. But with China's extraordinary ascent in the rankings, coupled with the recent visa policies of the US, the situation may change soon," Mahassen said. Liu Wei, senior vice-president of New Channel International Education Group and CEO of its overseas study division, said that China has been gaining ground in multiple international ranking systems — including QS, Times Higher Education and the Academic Ranking of World Universities — showing consistent improvement in academic output and global research influence. He emphasized that recent US visa policies toward Chinese students, such as the announcement of revoking the visas of some of those studying in "critical fields", are also influencing the global higher education landscape and may affect the future rankings of US and Chinese institutions. "Stricter visa policies have introduced uncertainty for Chinese students seeking to study in the US, prompting many to consider alternatives," Liu said. Countries such as the UK, Canada, Australia and Singapore, as well as some European countries, have ramped up efforts to attract international students, particularly those diverting from the US. Universities in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region also moved quickly to offer assistance when Harvard's ability to admit international students was curtailed. Chen Zhiwen, a member of the Chinese Society of Educational Development Strategy, said that Chinese students contribute significantly to research productivity and academic exchanges on US campuses, especially in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math, as well as among postgraduate students. A decline in the number of Chinese students due to visa policies could have an impact on academic output in US higher education, Chen said. Chinese universities could benefit from this in the long term, as students who planned to study in the US may instead enrol in top domestic institutions, boosting China's academic and research environment, he added. "Since 2018, the proportion of Tsinghua University graduates pursuing overseas studies has shown a declining trend," he said, adding that the trend could usher in a more multipolar higher education system, reducing the US' historical dominance. - China Daily/ANN
Yahoo
03-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
UH Mānoa earns top spot out of 21,000 universities
HONOLULU (KHON2) — In a recent list released on June 2, the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa placed in the top spot out of thousands of universities for education, research and more. Hawaii Football to play five games on national TV According to the 2025 Global 2000 list by the Center for World University Rankings, UH Mānoa placed in the top 2.6% out of more than 21,000 worldwide universities. The flagship campus placed number 140 among the top universities in the U.S., and number 553 out of 21,462 ranked worldwide universities. 'Being recognized among the top universities in the world reflects the dedication of our faculty, students and staff,' UH Mānoa Provost Michael Bruno said. 'Our commitment to advancing knowledge and serving our community continues to resonate far beyond our islands.' Four key objective pillars were analyzed for the rankings: education, employability, faculty and research. Check out more news from around Hawaii The center said that equal emphasis was put on student and faculty indicators, and that 74 million outcome-based data points were used. For the full list, visit the Center for World University Rankings website. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
New Indian Express
02-06-2025
- Business
- New Indian Express
68 Indian Institutions feature in CWUR global 2000 rankings; IIM Ahmedabad leads national list
NEW DELHI: A total of 68 Indian universities and institutes have secured places in the 2025 edition of the Global 2000 list released by the Center for World University Rankings (CWUR) on Monday. Leading the Indian contingent is the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Ahmedabad, ranked 428th globally, despite slipping 18 places from last year. CWUR is a prominent consulting organisation offering strategic insights to governments and academic institutions to enhance educational and research outcomes. For the fourteenth consecutive year, Harvard University has retained its position as the top-ranked university in the world. It is followed by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Stanford University. The University of Cambridge and University of Oxford complete the top five, making them the highest-ranked public universities globally. The remainder of the global top 10 includes Princeton, the University of Pennsylvania, Columbia, Yale, and the University of Chicago all private US institutions. China, meanwhile, has overtaken the US in terms of the number of institutions featured in the rankings, with 346 universities included, up from 324 last year. An official statement from CWUR noted, 'India is enhancing its global standing in higher education. Thirty-nine universities from India have improved their rankings from last year, while 29 have seen a drop.' The main driver of this upward trend is improved research performance — with 37 Indian institutions showing gains in this area.
