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Time Out
04-07-2025
- Science
- Time Out
This Sydney institution has ranked as Australia's best university
Show me a Sydneysider and I'll show you a person who isn't shy about singing the praises of our stunning Harbour city. Top tier dining – we got it. Beautiful beaches – we got 'em. World renowned universities – tick, tick, tick. According to a worldwide university ranking from the Centre for World University Rankings (CWUR) we've now got the stats to back up our boastful ways with UNSW landing a spot on the list. UNSW was also the highest-ranking NSW uni on the prestigious QS World University Rankings, which were released last month. Coming in at number 52 on the CWUR list, UNSW claimed victory as Australia's top university – beating the likes of University of Melbourne, Australian National University, University of Sydney and University of Queensland. More than 21,000 universities were ranked to make a top 2,000 list, which makes UNSW's top 100 place a rather commendable achievement when stacked up against some of the most renowned tertiary facilities in the world. The quantitative academic ranking assessed each university by taking a look at key areas including the quality of education, alumni employment, quality of faculty and research performance. UNSW received an overall score of 84.6, in large part thanks to the university's solar cell technology research, which helped boost their ranking from 99 in 2024. These are the top 10 universities in the world according to the Centre for World Universities Harvard University, USA Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT),USA Stanford University, USA University of Cambridge, UK University of Oxford, UK Princeton University, USA University of Pennsylvania, USA Columbia University, USA Yale University, USA University of Chicago, USA Here's how Aussie universities stacked up: UNSW, NSW - 52 University of Melbourne, VIC - 64 Australian National University, ACT - 90 University of Sydney, NSW - 94 University of Queensland, QLD - 103 Monash University, VIC - 117 University of Western Australia, WA - 151 University of Adelaide, SA - 213 University of Technology Sydney, NSW - 314 Curtin University, NSW - 329 The UNSW campus sits in Kensington which no doubt makes it an appealing choice for prospective students – a ten minute drive to Coogee Beach for a post lecture dip? A+ .
See - Sada Elbalad
25-06-2025
- Science
- See - Sada Elbalad
Helwan University Listed Among World's Top Universities in 2025 CWUR Ranking
By Ahmad El-Assasy As part of its ongoing commitment to strengthening its standing in prestigious international rankings, and through continuous efforts to enhance the quality of education and scientific research, Helwan University has been listed among the world's top universities in the 2025 Center for World University Rankings (CWUR). This classification selects the top 2,000 universities out of 21,462 institutions worldwide. The CWUR ranking is based on seven key indicators grouped into four main areas: Quality of Education (25%) Employability of Graduates (25%) Quality of Faculty Staff (10%) Total Published Research (10%) Publications in Top-Tier Journals (10%) Research Influence (10%) Citations (10%) Helwan University was ranked among 21 Egyptian universities included in the classification, reflecting its continuous efforts to develop academic and research performance and serve the community. This progress is made under the leadership of Prof. Dr. El-Sayed Kandil, President of Helwan University, and through the university's support for high-quality research and strengthening the competitiveness of its graduates in both local and international job markets. Dr. El-Sayed Kandil emphasized, 'Helwan University's inclusion in the global CWUR ranking is a culmination of the university's efforts to improve international rankings—one of the key pillars of our strategic plan that focuses on enhancing education quality, scientific research, and supporting academic staff. The university continuously strives to elevate its global position by promoting publication in prestigious journals and encouraging faculty members and researchers to innovate and excel, which contributes to achieving the national vision for advancing higher education and scientific research.' Prof. Dr. Emad Abou El-Dahab, Vice President for Postgraduate Studies and Scientific Research, added that the university's progress in international rankings reflects the significant efforts made in supporting the academic system, encouraging innovation, and fostering high-quality scientific output, thus increasing the impact of education and research locally and globally. Dr. Khaled Sayed, Director of the International Rankings Unit at Helwan University, stated that this achievement confirms the ability of Egyptian universities—and Helwan University in particular—to compete globally and achieve high ranks in prestigious international rankings. It is worth noting that the Egyptian universities included in the CWUR 2025 ranking are: Cairo University Ain Shams University Mansoura University Alexandria University Assiut University Zagazig University Tanta University Al-Azhar University Beni Suef University Helwan University Suez Canal University Menoufia University Benha University Kafr El-Sheikh University Fayoum University Minya University The British University in Egypt Sohag University Suez University The American University in Cairo Aswan University read more Gold prices rise, 21 Karat at EGP 3685 NATO's Role in Israeli-Palestinian Conflict US Expresses 'Strong Opposition' to New Turkish Military Operation in Syria Shoukry Meets Director-General of FAO Lavrov: confrontation bet. nuclear powers must be avoided News Iran Summons French Ambassador over Foreign Minister Remarks News Aboul Gheit Condemns Israeli Escalation in West Bank News Greek PM: Athens Plays Key Role in Improving Energy Security in Region News One Person Injured in Explosion at Ukrainian Embassy in Madrid News China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Videos & Features Tragedy Overshadows MC Alger Championship Celebration: One Fan Dead, 11 Injured After Stadium Fall Lifestyle Get to Know 2025 Eid Al Adha Prayer Times in Egypt Business Fear & Greed Index Plummets to Lowest Level Ever Recorded amid Global Trade War Arts & Culture Zahi Hawass: Claims of Columns Beneath the Pyramid of Khafre Are Lies News Flights suspended at Port Sudan Airport after Drone Attacks Videos & Features Video: Trending Lifestyle TikToker Valeria Márquez Shot Dead during Live Stream News Shell Unveils Cost-Cutting, LNG Growth Plan Technology 50-Year Soviet Spacecraft 'Kosmos 482' Crashes into Indian Ocean
The South African
13-06-2025
- Science
- The South African
Latest global ranking unveils South Africa's 12 best universities
The latest Center for World University Rankings (CWUR) has revealed the best universities in the world for the year 2025. According to BusinessTech, 12 South African universities have taken spots on the 2025 list, with the University of Cape Town, University of the Witwatersrand, and Stellenbosch University all making it to the top 500. The University of Cape Town even placed in the top 300 in the world. The best universities in South Africa The annual list from CWUR is an academic ranking of global universities that assesses the quality of education, employability, quality of faculty, and research without relying on surveys and university data submissions. According to these rankings, the University of Cape Town is not only the best institution in South Africa, but in all of Africa too. UCT ranks first in South Africa, with a score of 77.4 and a global ranking of 275. Wits came second, with a score of 77.1 and a global ranking of 292. Wits also ranked as the second-best institution in all of Africa. Rounding out the top three was Stellenbosch University, scoring 74.9 and ranking 458 in the world. Harvard University in the US took the number one spot globally, with a score of 100. TOP 12 There were 12 South African institutions that made the list for best universities. Check them out below: National rank University Global rank Score 1 University of Cape Town 275 77.4 2 University of the Witwatersrand 292 77.1 3 Stellenbosch University 458 74.9 4 University of KwaZulu-Natal 505 74.4 5 University of Pretoria 557 73.9 6 University of Johannesburg 607 73.4 7 North-West University 860 71.5 8 University of the Free State 1141 69.8 9 University of Western Cape 1189 69.6 10 University of South Africa 1224 69.4 11 Rhodes University 1336 68.9 12 Nelson Mandela University 1716 67.3 Where did you study at or are planning to study at? Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X, and Bluesky for the latest news.
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.
