2024-05-08
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Countries
Singapore & Thailand rise in THE Asia rankings
Southeast Asian Institutions Make Gains in Regional Standings
Singapore & Thailand rise in THE Asia rankings
Key points from the Times Higher Education Asia University Rankings 2024:
1. India surpasses China as the second-most represented country, boasting 91 universities compared to China's 86 institutions.
2. Japan maintains its top position with 119 universities, while Mainland China secures five spots in the top 10, including first and second rankings.
3. Significant mentions include Malaysia, Singapore, and Thailand for their exceptional performance in the rankings.
4. Two Indonesian universities have notably improved their rankings, and Turkey has seen its number of universities rise from 61 to 75.
5. The total number of ranked universities from 31 countries and regions has increased to 739, up by 70 from the previous year.
6. There is a notable shift in global higher education from the West to the East, with increased excellence demonstrated in East and South East Asia.
7. The Indian Institute of Science, a top Indian institution, has made a remarkable achievement. It has partnered with Rice University in the US, propelling it to 32nd place from 48th in 2023.
8. Iran ranks as the fifth most represented country, following Japan, India, Mainland China, and Turkey, with 73 universities.
9. THE Asia University Rankings highlight advancements in Indian higher education, particularly in research and internationalization, although some universities have dropped in rankings due to intense regional competition.
10. The revised ranking methodology includes 18 performance indicators, showcasing areas where Indian universities excel and areas needing improvement.
11. Some institutions, particularly the IITs, have raised concerns about the transparency in ranking parameters. This has prompted discussions with THE about potential collaborations to enhance benchmarking and performance assessment, a step towards ensuring a fair and accurate ranking system.
1. India surpasses China as the second-most represented country, boasting 91 universities compared to China's 86 institutions.
2. Japan maintains its top position with 119 universities, while Mainland China secures five spots in the top 10, including first and second rankings.
3. Significant mentions include Malaysia, Singapore, and Thailand for their exceptional performance in the rankings.
4. Two Indonesian universities have notably improved their rankings, and Turkey has seen its number of universities rise from 61 to 75.
5. The total number of ranked universities from 31 countries and regions has increased to 739, up by 70 from the previous year.
6. There is a notable shift in global higher education from the West to the East, with increased excellence demonstrated in East and South East Asia.
7. The Indian Institute of Science, a top Indian institution, has made a remarkable achievement. It has partnered with Rice University in the US, propelling it to 32nd place from 48th in 2023.
8. Iran ranks as the fifth most represented country, following Japan, India, Mainland China, and Turkey, with 73 universities.
9. THE Asia University Rankings highlight advancements in Indian higher education, particularly in research and internationalization, although some universities have dropped in rankings due to intense regional competition.
10. The revised ranking methodology includes 18 performance indicators, showcasing areas where Indian universities excel and areas needing improvement.
11. Some institutions, particularly the IITs, have raised concerns about the transparency in ranking parameters. This has prompted discussions with THE about potential collaborations to enhance benchmarking and performance assessment, a step towards ensuring a fair and accurate ranking system.
