As in the previous year, Oxford University (U.K.) ranked first, while MIT (U.S.) and Harvard University (U.S.) moved up one place to second and third, respectively. Stanford University (U.S.), which ranked second last year, dropped to sixth. The top 10 rankings remain dominated by British and U.S. universities. However, according to THE, the international reputation of British and U.S. universities as a whole is declining. The inherent academic strength of universities, especially in English-speaking countries, remains strong. However, THE warns that if the funding system is not improved, their reputation will decline further.
Chinese universities have gained a higher status in recent years. The THE analysis suggests that their reputation has been enhanced due to increased government investment.
In Japan, the University of Tokyo moved up from the 29th to the 28th place, and Tohoku University moved up from the 130th to the 120th place.
In addition, Tokyo Institute of Technology (195th) and Tokyo Medical and Dental University (401st to 500th) have merged. The new university, Institute of Science Tokyo, is expected to achieve a higher ranking next year and beyond.
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