The International University Ranking, published by Times Higher Education, is an annual list of the best higher education institutions in the world. It shows which universities have achieved high results in teaching and research activities, and helps students decide which university to choose to study abroad.
If you are considering education abroad, but do not know which universities to choose for applications, then we suggest that you look through the list of the best universities in Europe this year according to the authoritative Times Higher Education rating.
Times Higher Education compiles rankings based on a complex formula that reflects the success of higher education institutions. A variety of criteria are taken into account, indicating the effectiveness of universities: the level of research activities, the impact on the development of science, the percentage of foreign teachers and students, the ratio of one teacher to the number of students, the amount of funding, student reviews and many others.
Best universities in Europe 2025 - Times Higher Education
| Europe Rank 2024 | World University Rank 2024 | World University Rank 2023 | University | Country/region |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 1 | United Kingdom | |
| 2 | 5 | =3 | United Kingdom | |
| 3 | 8 | 10 | United Kingdom | |
| 4 | 11 | =11 | Switzerland | |
| 5 | 22 | 22 | United Kingdom | |
| =6 | =30 | 29 | United Kingdom | |
| =6 | =30 | 30 | Germany | |
| 8 | 33 | 41 | Switzerland | |
| =9 | =38 | 35 | United Kingdom | |
| =9 | =38 | 33 | Germany |
