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Oxford retains top spot in world rankings for sixth consecutive year

The University of Oxford remains top of the table in latest Times Higher Education World University Rankings

Times Higher Education (THE) has announced the results of the THE World University Rankings 2022, with the University of Oxford retaining top spot for an impressive sixth consecutive year.

In a year dominated by the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, the rankings reflect the vital role of universities in understanding and managing the crisis as a number of institutions around the world saw significant boosts in their citation scores (a measure of a university’s research influence and impact in spreading new knowledge and ideas) from Covid-19 focused research.

Professor Louise Richardson, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Oxford, said: 'My colleagues and I are absolutely delighted to have achieved the top ranking again. There are many great universities around the world and we are proud to be in their company.

'This past year has demonstrated to our publics, our governments, and even to ourselves just how much universities can contribute to society. The vaccine Oxford developed is being distributed in over 170 countries and over a billion doses have been manufactured. Together our universities have made the strongest possible case for renewed public investment in research universities.'

This year’s rankings – based on a methodology that includes analysis of 14.4 million research publications, a survey of 22,000 academics around the world and data on teaching, research – saw a record 1,662 universities from 99 countries and regions appear in the table.

Phil Baty, Chief Knowledge Officer at THE, commented: 'The THE World University Rankings 2022 consistently prove that the UK is home to one of the world’s very best higher education systems. But while these rankings contain an element of competition, more importantly they’re about understanding strengths and weaknesses in an international context. Although the UK has seen some good results this year, Covid-19 has provided new challenges to add to those related to the impact of Brexit.

'These challenges mean the UK must work hard to attract international students and academic talent to contribute to its knowledge economy in both the short and long-term. With mainland China and Germany rising, this will be essential for the UK to retain its position as a higher education superpower.'

View the full THE World University Rankings 2022 here.

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Johns Hopkins No. 13 in 'Times Higher Education' World University Rankings

Publication evaluates more than 1,600 universities from around the world based on teaching, research, citations, knowledge transfer, and international outlook metrics.

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Johns Hopkins University ranks No. 13 in the annual Times Higher Education World University Rankings for 2022 , which were published online Wednesday and include 1,662 colleges and universities from around the globe.

Johns Hopkins share the No. 13 ranking this year with Penn. JHU was ranked 12th globally by THE last year and has been 12th or 13th in each of the past five rankings cycles.

Hopkins also ranks No. 10 overall among 183 U.S. schools, according to THE .

The University of Oxford tops this year's world rankings, followed by Harvard, Caltech, and Stanford. MIT and Cambridge are tied for fifth.

The Times Higher Education list, published each year since 2004, is among the world's most influential rankings of colleges and universities, which are judged based on 13 key performance indicators grouped into five thematic areas:

• Teaching, which examines the reputation of the school's academic instruction as well as student-to-teacher ratios, the ratio of doctoral degrees to bachelor degrees awarded, the number of faculty who hold doctorates, and the income of academic staff
• Research, which analyzes the number of publications per staff member at an institution, the research income of the school, and the reputation of that research
• Citations, which examines the school's research influence
• Industry income, which measures knowledge transfer by quantifying the income generated by research partnerships with private industries
• International outlook, which weighs the percentage of international staff, students, and co-authorship to determine a school's ability to attract students, faculty, and staff from around the world

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• UK’s University of Oxford retains first place in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings for the best university in the world for the sixth consecutive year as the US and UK take all top ten positions for the second year running.
• In Asia, mainland China registers its highest ever position in the ranking (16th) and sees a record 10 universities reach the world top 200, while South Korea, Japan, Singapore and Hong Kong all achieve their highest positions under the current methodology.
• Dramatic improvements for the Middle East, as Saudi Arabia and Egypt emerge as the fastest-rising countries in the world.
• A record 1,662 universities from 99 countries and regions are part of this year’s rankings as the competition in the global knowledge economy intensifies.

The University of Oxford, which led the way in the global search for a Covid-19 vaccine, has been named the world’s number one university for a sixth consecutive year in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings – in a period when the global rush for research into the virus has provided a further boost to mainland China’s rapid rise up the global rankings.

Oxford came top from a record 1,662 universities from 99 countries and regions that made it into the ranking, which is based on 13 balanced performance indicators and includes an analysis of 108 million citations from 14.4 million research publications – designed to recognise universities’ role in spreading new knowledge – as well as a survey of 22,000 academics worldwide.

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Harvard University took its highest position in the rankings since the current methodology was introduced in 2016, claiming second place, a position it shares with its much smaller West-coast US counterpart, the California Institute of Technology. The US claimed eight of the world’s top ten places, with the UK’s University of Cambridge in 5 th place, joining Oxford as the only other top ten representatives.

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Mainland China continued its rapid rise up the rankings, claiming its highest ever position with both Tsinghua and Peking universities in Beijing sharing joint 16 th place – giving the mainland two top-20 positions for the first time. Mainland China claimed a record 10 of the world’s top 200 universities, up from seven last year, and just two back in 2016. Hong Kong also improved its showing at the top of the table, as four of its universities appeared in the top 100 for the first time, and registering its highest ever position in the ranking with the University of Hong Kong taking 30 th place.

Success for mainland China and Hong Kong contributed towards a very strong year for East Asia in the higher echelons of the ranking, with the National University of Singapore moving up from 25 th to 21 st , Japan’s University of Tokyo edging up one place to =35 th and South Korea’s Seoul National University moving up six places to 54 th . All these results represent national bests for the countries in the table.

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Louise Richardson, vice chancellor of Oxford University, told Times Higher Education: “My colleagues and I are absolutely delighted to have achieved the top ranking again. There are many great universities around the world and we are proud to be in their company.

“This past year has demonstrated to our publics, our governments, and even to ourselves just how much universities can contribute to society. The vaccine Oxford developed is being distributed in over 170 countries and over a billion doses have been manufactured. Together our universities have made the strongest possible case for renewed public investment in research universities.”

This is the first year that research into Covid-19 had an impact on the best universities in the world rankings data, reflecting the vital role of universities in understanding and managing the crisis and providing China with a significant boost, as several of its universities including Wuhan University (157 th ) and Capital Medical University (501-600 band) saw moves up the table as a result of highly cited research into the virus.

The Middle East and North Africa region also saw major improvements in the rankings. Saudi Arabia entered the world top 200 for the first time, with King Abdulaziz University reaching 190 th place. The Kingdom claimed five top-400 universities, up from just two last year. Five new entrants from Saudi Arabia gave the Kingdom a record 15 representatives in the rankings.

Saudi Arabia joined Egypt as home to the fastest-rising universities in the world – improving more quickly over the last four years than mainland China, albeit from a lower base. The success for these nations was largely driven by major improvements in scores for research impact – based on citation analysis.

Other rapidly-developing countries included Malaysia, which boasts the fastest-rising higher education in terms of international outlook (attracting academic and student talent, and publishing internationally collaborative research) and Pakistan, which saw a significant boost to its scores for university-industry collaboration.

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The 20th edition of the World’s Best Universities by the Times Higher Education (THE) rankings has been released, with Britain’s Oxford University in first place for an unprecedented eighth consecutive year and Stanford University in second, making it the top-ranked U.S. university.

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is third.

The largest edition of the World University Rankings 2024 includes 1,904 universities—up from 1,799 last year—from 108 countries and regions, assessing research-intensive universities across 18 performance indicators covering their core missions of teaching, research, knowledge transfer and internationalization.

The 10 first institutions on the list, which is still dominated by U.S. universities, are: University of Oxford, Stanford University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Harvard University, University of Cambridge (UK), Princeton University, California Institute of Technology, Imperial College London, University of California, Berkeley and Yale University.

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The U.S. has 13 in the top 20 and 56 in the top 200, with 169 universities featured in the ranking—more than any other country. Asia is the most-represented continent since the 2021 edition (overtaking Europe), while Africa and South America each have more than 100 universities represented.

The U.K. has three universities in the top 10 with Oxford at the top spot, the University of Cambridge at fifth and Imperial College London eighth. As a whole, the country has 104 universities ranked—the third-highest—with 11 in the top 100 and 25 in the top 200.

Although U.S. and U.K. universities lead the rankings , “their positions and powers are waning with declining numbers of U.K. and U.S. institutions in the top 200—by four and three institutions, respectively, since 2021,” THE explains.

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Europe’s Highest

Outside the U.K., Switzerland’s ETH Zurich is the highest-ranked institution in 11 th place.

Germany finds 49 universities ranked, with Technical University of Munich the highest placed, sharing the 30 th position. The country has eight universities in the top 100 and 21 in the top 200.

Spain’s highest ranking is University of Barcelona, which improved this year, moving up 30 places from 182 to joint 152.

There are four new European countries represented this year: Kosovo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, North Macedonia and Armenia.

Turkey’s highest-ranked universities are Koç University, Middle East Technical University and Sabancı University, in the band ranging from 351 to 400.

Europe is the second continent most represented, after Asia, with 664.

China’s Surge

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China has two universities in the top 20, seven in the top 100 and 13 in the top 200—contrasted with the 2018 edition, six years ago, in which it had two top 100 universities.

The number of Chinese institutions in the top 400 of the World University Rankings has doubled from 15 in 2021 to 30 this year. Tsinghua University is the best-performing Chinese institution, coming 12 th , while the country has 86 universities ranked—the fifth highest.

Asia The Most Represented

Asia is the continent most represented with 737 universities ranked.

The National University of Singapore is 19th, while the country’s other ranked university, Nanyang Technological University (NTU), is 32 nd .

Japan has the second-most universities, ranked with 119; the University of Tokyo remains the country’s highest-placed university, in 29 th position.

India has a record 91 universities in the ranking. The Indian Institute of Science is the country’s highest-ranking institution, sitting in the 201–250 band. Its northern neighbor, Pakistan, has 39 ranked universities, with Quaid-i-Azam University the highest, placed in band 401–500.

Middle East, North Africa And Africa

Middle East and North African nations are led by Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Israel with all three countries seeing universities in the top 250. Egypt’s Egypt-Japan University of Science and Technology (E-JUST), which was not ranked last year, comes in as the country’s highest-ranked university in band 601–800.

Africa has seen a participation growth of 16% year-on-year, with rankings rising from 97 to 113 institutions—the largest increase of any continent. The highest-ranking university in Africa is University of Cape Town at 167 th place.

Latin America And The Caribbean

The Latin America and Caribbean region sees a record 144 universities from 12 countries ranked.

Brazil’s University of São Paulo remains the highest-ranked institution in the region in the 201–250 band. The regional top three is completed by Brazil’s University of Campinas, 351–400, and Chile’s Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, in the 401–500 band.

Colombia and Chile have a high number of new entrants, with six newly-ranked universities for Colombia, five for Chile and two for Brazil. Colombia’s University of la Costa is the highest positioned new joiner in Latin America, ranked in the 801–1,000 band.

Mexico’s two highest-ranked universities, Monterrey Institute of Technology and National Autonomous University of Mexico, both jumped up a band to 601–800 and 801–1,000 respectively.

For The First Time

165 universities are ranked for the first time: 89 from Asia, 38 from Europe, 19 from Africa, 14 from South America and five from North America.

At country level, there are: 20 newly-ranked universities from India, 14 from Turkey, 11 from Pakistan and nine from Algeria and Iran. Among these 165 universities, Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST) in South Korea has the best performance and is ranked in the 351–400 band.

THE’s World University Ranking started with 200 universities and now includes some 2,000, making it the world’s most global and inclusive ranking.

The updated methodology for the 20th edition of the World University Rankings to reflect the diverse range of research-intensive universities across the world can be seen here .

These are the top 12 institutions in the ranking:

1- University of Oxford , U.K.

2- Stanford University , U.S.

3- Massachusetts Institute of Technolog , U.S.

4- Harvard University , U.S.

5- University of Cambridge , U.K.

6- Princeton University , U.S.

7- California Institute of Technolog , U.S.

8- Imperial College London , U.K.

9- University of California, Berkeley , U.S.

10- Yale University , U.S.

11- ETH Zurich , Switzerland

12- Tsinghua Universit , China

View the full World University Rankings 2024 results .

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Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2022

The Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2022 are the most comprehensive yet. 1,600 universities from 99 countries were assessed and rated. We look at how these institutions fared.

It’s that time of year again for the top universities to vie for a coveted position on the  Times Higher Education World University Rankings , also known as THE Rankings . The 2022 rankings mark an even more extensive evaluation of higher education institutions than 2021, with 1,600 universities from 99 countries included. This year’s rankings have also considered the influence of Covid-19 in the performance and trends within higher education. Let's jump right in and analyse the results.

Which universities made the top 10?

The top ten places were dominated by some of the most well-renowned and famous institutions in the world. The number one spot was a race for the line between the University of Oxford and the California Institute of Technology. In the end, the University of Oxford emerged victorious for the sixth year in a row, while the California Institute of Technology jumped two places from 2021.

The top 10 universities were dominated by institutions from the USA, with eight spots occupied by American universities, many of which are  Ivy League members. This reflects the same trend as 2021, which also saw two UK universities make the top 10, both members of the Russell Group . The 2022 rankings top 10 did not feature any new entrants and features the same universities as in 2021.  

However, there was a rise of two spots for Princeton University to 7th and a drop of one spot for the University of California Berkeley. 2022 also sees the University of Cambridge and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology share 5th place. Harvard University enjoyed its highest placing on the rankings since 2016.

The top 10 universities in the world on the  Times Higher Education World University Rankings  2022 are:

• University of Oxford
• California Institute of Technology (=2)
• Harvard University (=2)
• Stanford University
• University of Cambridge (=5)
• Massachusetts Institute of Technology (=5)
• Princeton University
• University of California, Berkeley
• Yale University
• University of Chicago

Which universities ranked in the top 30?

There are some interesting trends in the rankings for 2022. This is the first year that two universities from China have made the top 20, namely Tsinghua University and Peking University. The six institutions from the country in the top 100, and 10 in the top 200, underscores the growth and strength of Chinese universities. There was also a strong showing from universities in Hong Kong, with four institutions in the top 100.

The USA accounted for the greatest number of universities in the top 200, with 57. The UK comes in second with 28 representatives, followed by Germany with 22 institutions.  Australia and China are also well established in the top 200 with 12 and 10 universities respectively.

Interestingly  Canada  saw a slight dip with only seven universities in the top 200, putting the country on par with Switzerland. There was another new entrant into the top 200 with the first Saudi Arabian university, King Abdulaziz University, ranked 190th. Let’s turn our attention to the universities in positions 11 to 30:

11. Columbia University - USA

12. Imperial College London - UK

13. Johns Hopkins University (=13) - USA

14. University of Pennsylvania (=13) - USA

15. ETH Zurich – Switzerland

16. Peking University (=16) – China

17. Tsinghua University (=16) - China

18. University of Toronto (=18) - Canada

19. University College London (=18) - UK

20. University of California, Los Angeles - USA

21. National University of Singapore - Singapore

22. Cornell University - USA

23. Duke University - USA

24. University of Michigan-Ann Arbor (=24) - USA

25. Northwestern University (=24) - USA

26. New York University - USA

27. London School of Economics and Political Science - UK

28. Carnegie Mellon University - USA

29. University of Washington - USA

30. University of Edinburgh (=30) - UK

31. University of Hong Kong (=30)

Notable changes in the top 30 rankings include a five-place rise for the National University of Singapore and a three-place drop for Duke University. Columbia University saw a significant move of six places in 2022 rising to number 11, while Peking University rose seven places to number 16.

One can view the complete rankings table at our Times Higher Rankings page where you can also filter by country, scholarships available, popularity (views on hotcoursesabroad.com) and reviews. The tables are updated annually.

What methodology was used for the 2022 rankings?

The Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2022 made use of 13 key performance indicators. Further, the analysis of university performance included 14.4 million research publications, 108 million citations and 22,000 surveyed academics across the globe. The 13 performance indicators used are:

• Reputation survey (15 per cent)
• Student to staff ratio (4.5 per cent)
• Doctorate to bachelor’s student ratio (2.25 per cent)
• Doctorates awarded to academic staff (6 per cent)
•  Institutional income (2.25 per cent)
• Reputation survey (18 per cent)
• Research income (6 per cent)
• Research productivity (6 per cent)
• Citations (influence of research) 30 per cent
• The proportion of international students (2.5 per cent)
• The proportion of international staff (2.5 per cent)
• International collaboration (2.5 per cent)
• Industry income (transfer of knowledge - 2.5 per cent)

2022 did see the impact of research into  Covid-19 influencing the rankings . Critical work done into finding vaccines and managing the crisis has seen development for universities at the forefront, including Oxford University (1) and Wuhan University (157). This primarily relates to a steep rise in citation scores for universities producing medical papers related to the virus.

There you have it. Those are the top-ranked universities in the world according to  Times Higher Education . If you are interested in furthering your research our articles on the  QS World University Rankings 2022  and The Complete University Guide League Tables 2022 are helpful. You may also enjoy reading our take on how to compare universities .

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Ateneo remains top PH school in latest Times Higher Education World University Rankings

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MANILA, Philippines – The Ateneo de Manila University continues to lead Philippine schools as the top university based on the 2024 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings , released on Wednesday, September 27.

Ateneo placed in the 1,000-1,200 bracket. Other Philippine universities that also placed in the world university rankings are the University of the Philippines (1201-1500), De La Salle University (1501+), and the University of Santo Tomas (1501+).

The 2024 iteration of the rankings also marks the first time UST placed in the rankings after getting a reporter status – indicating a university “provided data but did not meet our eligibility criteria to receive a rank” – in the 2023 list.

It’s also noted that Ateneo and UP saw a significant drop in their rankings compared to their 2023 placement at the 351-400 and 801-1,000 brackets , respectively, after THE adopted a new methodology for the 2024 edition.

Universities are still assessed based on five areas: teaching (29.5%), research environment (29%), research quality (30%), international outlook (7.5%), and industry (4%).

However, the 2024 list expands the number of performance indicators from 13 to 18. The new indicators include the tweaking of the citations criteria to research quality to include research strength, excellence, and influence; and the number of patents.

Mapua University, which ranked 1,501+ in the 2023 list, was relegated to reporter status.

Other Philippine universities which received reporter status are Cebu Technological University, Central Luzon State University, University of Eastern Philippines, Mariano Marcos State University, Mindanao State University – Iligan Institute of Technology, Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology, University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines, Tarlac Agricultural University, and Visayas State University.

“This year’s ranking analyzed more than 134 million citations across 16.5 million research publications and included survey responses from 68,402 scholars globally. Overall, we collected 411,789 data points from more than 2,673 institutions that submitted data,” according to THE.

It adds that most of the universities joining the world university rankings for the first time for the 2024 edition come from Asia.

Meanwhile, the University of Oxford topped the THE ranking for the eighth year in a row. Stanford University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Harvard University, and the University of Cambridge complete the top five universities.

Reaction from PH universities

Ateneo de Manila University president Fr. Roberto “Bobby” Yap said in a statement that the school’s placement as the top Philippine university in the latest THE rankings is “proof that our work in teaching, research, and social engagement is recognized here at home and abroad.”

“These rankings are only guideposts in our journey as a university. So today we celebrate, and let us make this piece of good news an additional source of inspiration as we continue to work to be a force for good in the world,” he added.

Meanwhile, UST Office of the QS/THE Rankings deputy director Nestor Ong told The Varsitarian that the university’s ranking in the 2024 list was a “three-month initiative our office initiated with Elsevier and other research partners to count…research publications from the UST Hospital.”

He adds that UST should continue to strengthen its research capabilities to retain and improve its performance in world university rankings. – Rappler.com

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New ASU-led fellowship focused on reimagining higher education in the Philippines

Asu 1 of 3 us universities selected to participate in the upskill program.

USAID/Philippines Mission Director Ryan Washburn (center, in suit and tie) and CHED Chairman J. Prospero De Vera III (center in white button-down shirt) launch the USAID UPSKILL Higher Education Innovation Leaders Fellowship Program. The launch featured the first batch of fellows, composed of 16 senior academic leaders and higher education officials from across the Philippines who will participate in an eight-month learning program, including sessions at Arizona State University, so they can drive innovation in their organizations. Photo courtesy U.S. Embassy in Manila

There are more than 2,000 higher education institutions in the Philippines, and a rapidly growing number of university-aged students. However, problems related to access and degree attainment put the country at a critical juncture needing to adapt its higher education strategy for a rapidly changing global economic landscape.

To help address that need, the University Design Institute at Arizona State University launched a new fellowship program last month as part of a multi-year, multi-million-dollar effort to transform higher education on a nationwide scale in the Philippines.

The Higher Education Innovation Leaders Fellowship Program is one of the initial phases of the $30 million United States-Philippines Partnership for Skills, Innovation, and Life-long Learning, or UPSKILL The UPSKILL program is a five-year, roughly $30 million initiative that will bring together multiple U.S. universities, Philippines government agencies and private sector partners to promote innovation and entrepreneurship in higher education institutions through faculty and staff training, curriculum improvements and increasing community outreach and technology transfer, according to an announcement from USAID, or U.S. Agency for International Development, which is funding the program. , initiative.

The fellowship program will bring together 16 senior academic officials from across 12 institutions and the Commission on Higher Education in the Philippines — the federal government agency for higher education in the Philippines — to gain new skills enabling them to become leaders as designers within their institutions and serve as ambassadors for change within their respective institutions. ASU’s University Design Institute will lead the fellows through a series of facilitated sessions, both virtually and in person in the Philippines and Arizona.

“These fellows will be bringing contributions and cultivating advocacies of transformation through the fellowship program. I look forward to seeing (them) working collectively toward a goal of a strengthened higher education system leading to inclusive growth in the Philippines,” Commission on Higher Education Chairman J. Prospero De Vera III said in a statement .

Throughout the eight-month fellowship, which culminates in a weeklong visit to ASU in the fall, the 16 fellows will study global trends in higher education, gain tools and techniques for higher education design, and learn how to transform higher education on a local scale. Sessions will be led by University Design Institute leaders, and experts and will include other global and local experts.

ASU, through the University Design Institute’s involvement, was one of three Including the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University. U.S. university partners selected to participate in the program as part of a consortium led by RTI International.

“Arizona State University is a pioneer in making higher education accessible on a global level,” said ASU President Michael M. Crow. “We are fully engaged in finding innovative ways to create teaching and learning impact at scale, and we are excited to have a leading role in transforming the future of higher education in the Philippines.”

Each university participating in the UPSKILL program will focus on specific segments of the overall effort. For ASU’s University Design Institute, which specializes in working with higher education systems, institutions and their leaders, the focus will be four key activities that will strengthen higher education capacity in the Philippines: the Innovation Leaders Fellowship; a transformation accelerator program to develop capacity for community impact in 40 universities; a design collaboratory that will act as an evergreen knowledge hub for more than 2,000 higher education institutions; and the development of a new entity that will sustain these projects beyond the five years of this program.

“We are thrilled to be part of the UPSKILL project and involved in shaping the future of higher education in the Philippines,” said Minu Ipe, vice chair and managing director of the University Design Institute. “The activities we are leading will strengthen the capacity for innovation and change, within universities and across the system in this vibrant nation.”

Led by RTI International, UPSKILL will build upon the 10-year Science, Technology, Research and Innovation for Development, or STRIDE, program, which focuses on collaborative research between industry and academia, according to RTI . The UPSKILL program will build upon that success to expand innovation and workforce development policies throughout the country.

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Why Ireland is a premier destination for higher education

Ireland's commitment to education is deeply ingrained in its national ethos. the country boasts a long history of academic achievement, with institutions dating back centuries. today, ireland's universities and colleges continue this tradition of excellence, offering a diverse array of programs and research opportunities that cater to a global student body..

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In higher education, Ireland stands out as a beacon of academic excellence and opportunity. With a rich cultural heritage, stunning landscapes, and a thriving economy, it's no wonder that Ireland has become one of the top choices for international students seeking to pursue their educational aspirations. The World University Rankings 2024 by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) further solidifies Ireland's reputation, featuring eight esteemed institutions that excel on various parameters.

Ireland's commitment to education is deeply ingrained in its national ethos. The country boasts a long history of academic achievement, with institutions dating back centuries. Today, Ireland's universities and colleges continue this tradition of excellence, offering a diverse array of programs and research opportunities that cater to a global student body.

One of the key attractions of studying in Ireland is the high quality of education offered by its institutions. The QS rankings highlight the academic prowess of Irish colleges, with several institutions consistently ranking among the world's best. This academic excellence is reflected in the teaching standards, research output, and facilities available to students.

Moreover, Ireland's education system is renowned for its emphasis on innovation and creativity. Students are encouraged to think critically, engage in interdisciplinary learning, and pursue their intellectual curiosity. This approach fosters a dynamic learning environment where students are empowered to explore new ideas and contribute to cutting-edge research across various fields.

In addition to academic excellence, Ireland offers students a vibrant and inclusive cultural experience. The country's rich history, lively arts scene, and warm hospitality make it an inviting destination for international students. Whether exploring the bustling streets of Dublin, immersing oneself in traditional Irish music, or enjoying the breathtaking scenery of the countryside, students will find ample opportunities to enrich their cultural experience outside the classroom.

Furthermore, Ireland's strong economy and business-friendly environment provide students with excellent prospects for career advancement. Many multinational companies have established a presence in Ireland, creating a wealth of job opportunities across diverse sectors. Additionally, Ireland's post-study work visa scheme allows international graduates to remain in the country and seek employment for up to two years, providing valuable practical experience and a pathway to long-term residency.

Beyond academics and career prospects, Ireland offers students a high quality of life and a safe, welcoming environment. The country consistently ranks among the happiest and most peaceful nations globally, offering a high standard of living, excellent healthcare, and a strong sense of community. This conducive environment enables students to thrive both academically and personally, fostering personal growth and lifelong friendships.

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Re “ Higher Education Needs More Socrates and Plato ,” by Ezekiel J. Emanuel and Harun Küçük (Opinion guest essay, nytimes.com, May 19):

I applaud Professors Emanuel and Küçük and their call for “more Socrates and Plato” in higher education. I add only that their proposals have long been followed at St. John’s College, which I had hoped would merit a mention, since our practices are uncannily similar to what the professors suggest.

To borrow the words of the professors, we offer a “broad-based” education that spans disciplines and is rooted in Great Books. We do so as preparation for “democratic citizenship,” which we embody in “small seminar discussions” led by teachers who function as guides, not experts.

We even give our students, before their first class, a document that outlines the virtues of brevity, “listening at length” and “being willing to go where the argument leads.” That document, “Notes on Dialogue,” was written by Stringfellow Barr, whose close reading of Plato led him to create the unique program of instruction St. John’s College has offered the American republic for nearly 100 years.

We welcome more Socrates and Plato, but our students have been learning in their demandingly joyful company for quite some time.

Brendan Boyle Annapolis, Md. The writer is associate dean for graduate programs at St. John’s College.

What Ezekiel J. Emanuel and Harun Küçük should have highlighted in their otherwise thoughtful argument for renewing higher education’s commitment to “the liberal arts ideals that have made them great” is a more directed focus on what it means to educate students to be intellectuals.

What Socrates, Plato and all the other philosophers and writers whom the authors mention represent are examples of what is historically called “the intellectual.”

Different in form, yet consistent in their desire to know, to learn, to understand, to engage with the hard problems of their day, to discuss, to challenge, to inquire, to provoke, to awaken, to read, to analyze, to reflect: These are the qualities of the intellectual, and we should be educating our college students to embody and practice these dispositions and habits of mind and body from Day 1.

Civic education, as the authors discuss it, should start in early childhood. But anti-intellectualism has so rooted itself in the fibers of higher education that to argue for a liberal arts education is controversial. To argue for educating students to be intellectuals is radical.

Eric J. Weiner East Hampton, N.Y. The writer is a professor of education at Montclair State University.

As a lifelong educator, I think the great books and the great debates over the great questions should be done in high school or even earlier. Why wait until college to engage young people in citizenship? This way when students graduate the foundation is there already, no matter what path they decide on — college or no.

Wasn’t that the idea of public schooling to begin with? Don’t we want to teach to the imagination of students and not just equip them with functional skills?

Julianne Sumner Lenox, Mass.

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I want Senator Tim Scott to explain how Black Americans would be better off under another Trump administration. Mr. Trump has said that he wants to cut back on federal programs like Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security that a large number of Black Americans rely on. He wants to replace Obamacare — again a program that many Black Americans rely on — with what is not exactly clear. He wants to end diversity and inclusion programs.

The White House Office of Environmental Justice will surely be closed. I can’t even begin to list examples of Mr. Trump’s history of racism, starting with refusing to rent to Black tenants , wanting the death penalty for the Central Park Five , etc., etc.

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“ Threats and Fear Are Transforming U.S. Politics ” (front page, May 20) does an important job of highlighting the “steady undercurrent of violence and political risk that has become the new normal” for our public officials.

I just returned from Northern Ireland, a place that experienced decades of civil war; this spring marks 26 years of peace. I was there with a cross-partisan group of U.S. faith leaders and former politicians to learn how Northern Ireland overcame seemingly intractable, violent, identity-based division.

Three main lessons came through. First, when you hold a mirror to American society, we are much further along the path to normalized violent conflict than we know. Second, prolonged violent conflict leads to immense suffering and destruction. Third, a return to peace is never quick.

And the hopeful lesson is that people who used to hate, bomb and maim one another could find common ground. They found this in exhaustion from the killing and pain, a desire for better lives for their children and a sense of common humanity. By painstaking and determined conversation, they found a way to agree. We, in the U.S., need to do the same.

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Re “ Homeowners Who Planned to Demolish Marilyn Monroe House Sue Los Angeles ” (news article, nytimes.com, May 8):

Marilyn Monroe’s housekeeper once said that her Brentwood home, with its thick beams and walls, made the actress feel safe. It became her refuge, a place where she could go when the world became too much. It was also the place where Marilyn kept her beloved collection of books and other items she treasured.

The house wasn’t fancy by Hollywood standards, but it was solely hers, and she loved it. If her “spirit” resides anywhere today, it’s there. Marilyn herself has become a global symbol of not only glamour and sex, but also personal perseverance and courage in the face of great odds. All good reasons to save her beloved Brentwood home from the wrecking ball.

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I’m grateful for The Times’s investigation into the yearslong struggle to update the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.

I serve as the vice president of programs at Chicago Scholars , a nonprofit that serves students from low-income households or who will be first-generation students and want to attend a four-year college. The FAFSA mishap upended the college decision season for everyone in our organization, and finding workarounds has unfairly fallen to our students and counselors.

Roadblocks like this forced students to choose between a provisional financial aid package and a gap year. Unfortunately, we find that Chicago Scholars students who take a gap year are far less likely to earn a degree. For many of our students, a college degree is the most attainable path to economic mobility, and it is a path they have worked hard to access.

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