THE Asia University Rankings
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THE Asia University Rankings 2023

Times Higher Education World University Rankings · · Methodology · Source: Times Higher Education World University Rankings official website · Editorial Standards

Evaluates Asian universities across teaching, research, citations, industry income, and international outlook.

THE evaluates universities across five pillars — Teaching, Research Environment, Research Quality, Industry, and International Outlook — making it one of the most comprehensive ranking systems.

How does THE Asia University Rankings evaluate universities?

THE Asia University Rankings, published by Times Higher Education World University Rankings, evaluates universities worldwide using key indicators such as Teaching, Research Environment, Research Quality, Industry, International Outlook, each assigned a distinct weight according to a publicly documented methodology. Data sources combine academic peer reviews, employer surveys, bibliometric databases such as Scopus and Web of Science, and institutional self-reported statistics, all independently verified by the publisher's research team. The 2023 edition assessed 927 universities from 15 countries and regions, covering teaching quality, research output, internationalization, and graduate employability across undergraduate, master's, and doctoral programs. Times Higher Education World University Rankings recollects raw data annually and cross-checks results to ensure the rankings reflect each institution's most current performance in faculty strength, scholarly productivity, global reach, and student outcomes, providing a reliable reference for prospective students, parents, and education researchers.

Which are the top universities in THE Asia University Rankings 2023?

The top universities in THE Asia University Rankings 2023 are: Nagoya University, Koç University, Alfaisal University, Central South University, Harbin Institute of Technology. This edition, published by Times Higher Education World University Rankings, evaluated 927 universities from 15 countries and regions using indicators such as Teaching, Research Environment, Research Quality, Industry, International Outlook. Rankings reflect weighted performance across multiple dimensions; students should consider methodology differences and their own academic priorities when interpreting results.

How does THE Asia University Rankings differ from other ranking systems?

THE (Times Higher Education) World University Rankings is among the most comprehensive, evaluating universities across teaching (30%), research environment (30%), research quality (30%), industry income (2.5%), and international outlook (7.5%), with 18 fine-grained indicators. Data sources combine the Elsevier Scopus bibliometric database, academic reputation surveys, and institution-reported statistics. The methodology underwent a major 2024 revision, adding a Research Quality category to reduce reliance on sheer output volume. In comparison, QS leans more on reputation surveys, ARWU is built solely on objective research metrics (Nobel Prizes, highly cited researchers), and US News centers on research productivity and citation impact. THE suits applicants seeking a balanced view of a university's combined research and teaching strength.

Current edition: published 2023-06
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Total 927 universities

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49 = Nagoya University logo Nagoya University 🇯🇵 Japan 52.9 52.4 59.3 39.7 99.2 35.8
52 Koç University logo Koç University 🇹🇷 Turkey 52.4 35.7 51.6 56.0 100.0 49.3
53 Alfaisal University logo Alfaisal University 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia 52.3 24.0 27.5 91.6 43.4 96.7
54 Central South University logo Central South University (CSU) 🇨🇳 China 51.8 35.0 47.9 65.7 93.4 26.3
55 Harbin Institute of Technology logo Harbin Institute of Technology (HIT) 🇨🇳 China 51.7 47.7 51.9 49.0 99.7 27.6
56 Tokyo Institute of Technology logo Tokyo Institute of Technology (東工大) 🇯🇵 Japan 51.1 52.6 62.8 31.0 80.0 50.0
57 = Hanyang University logo Hanyang University 🇰🇷 South Korea 50.6 48.3 49.3 40.8 89.8 63.7
57 = South China University of Technology logo South China University of Technology (SCUT) 🇨🇳 China 50.6 32.1 42.5 70.7 80.7 34.4
59 Abu Dhabi University logo Abu Dhabi University (ADU) 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates 50.4 38.5 19.0 83.1 37.0 98.5
60 Universiti Brunei Darussalam logo Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) 🇧🇳 Brunei 50.3 30.6 27.6 83.2 40.1 85.2
61 = Nankai University logo Nankai University (NKU) 🇨🇳 China 50.0 44.9 28.2 79.4 46.2 40.6
61 = Tianjin University logo Tianjin University (TJU) 🇨🇳 China 50.0 39.2 49.6 51.6 89.9 41.5
63 Universiti Teknologi Petronas logo Universiti Teknologi Petronas (UTP) 🇲🇾 Malaysia 49.7 31.7 41.8 58.9 77.6 76.7
64 Sharif University of Technology logo Sharif University of Technology (SUT) 🇮🇷 Iran 49.6 37.5 43.5 60.4 89.5 31.6
65 Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences logo Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences (MazUMS) 🇮🇷 Iran 49.4 50.1 13.9 93.3 42.1 21.4
66 University of Malaya logo University of Malaya (UM) 🇲🇾 Malaysia 49.3 41.6 37.0 61.2 42.8 82.7
67 Hunan University logo Hunan University 🇨🇳 China 49.0 27.8 31.6 87.6 59.1 25.6
68 JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research (JSS AHER) 🇮🇳 India 48.9 40.7 11.3 99.3 38.4 35.2
69 = East China Normal University logo East China Normal University (ECNU) 🇨🇳 China 48.7 41.8 38.2 62.0 54.4 54.7
69 = Golestan University of Medical Sciences Golestan University of Medical Sciences (GoUMS) 🇮🇷 Iran 48.7 40.5 11.1 100.0 37.0 33.3
71 = American University of Beirut logo American University of Beirut (AUB) 🇱🇧 Lebanon 48.6 28.8 18.0 89.6 43.0 78.7
71 = Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences (KUMS) 🇮🇷 Iran 48.6 43.3 12.2 98.4 37.6 23.7
71 = Shenzhen University logo Shenzhen University (SZU) 🇨🇳 China 48.6 26.0 33.1 86.0 50.5 34.5
74 Iran University of Science and Technology logo Iran University of Science and Technology (IUST) 🇮🇷 Iran 48.5 38.6 45.3 54.2 98.4 21.2
75 Imam Mohammad ibn Saud Islamic University logo Imam Mohammad ibn Saud Islamic University (IMSIUl) 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia 48.4 31.9 18.7 89.6 40.6 65.1
76 Sabancı Üniversitesi logo Sabancı Üniversitesi (SU) 🇹🇷 Turkey 48.3 29.5 46.2 57.0 73.4 59.7
77 Shoolini University logo Shoolini University 🇮🇳 India 48.1 27.3 17.5 98.3 37.9 49.1
78 = Babol Noshirvani University of Technology logo Babol Noshirvani University of Technology (BNUT) 🇮🇷 Iran 48.0 24.2 25.9 98.5 38.5 22.9
78 = Southeast University logo Southeast University (SEU) 🇨🇳 China 48.0 37.9 48.4 47.2 93.7 37.8
78 = Southern Medical University logo Southern Medical University (SMU) 🇨🇳 China 48.0 46.0 46.5 58.0 43.8 25.0
81 Xiamen University logo Xiamen University (XMU) 🇨🇳 China 47.9 34.1 32.4 78.4 53.1 28.3
82 University of Ha'il logo University of Ha'il (UoH) 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia 47.8 21.6 11.4 98.7 42.8 82.3
83 Qazvin University of Medical Sciences Qazvin University of Medical Sciences (QUMS) 🇮🇷 Iran 47.5 36.8 12.9 99.9 37.0 22.6
84 Ateneo de Manila University logo Ateneo de Manila University 🇵🇭 Philippines 47.4 38.3 11.6 97.0 37.6 31.8
85 National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University logo National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University (NYCU) 🇹🇼 Taiwan 47.2 45.5 54.3 34.9 79.9 41.3
86 = Babol University of Medical Sciences Babol University of Medical Sciences (BUMS) 🇮🇷 Iran 47.0 38.7 13.2 97.3 37.3 18.4
86 = University of Electronic Science and Technology of China logo University of Electronic Science and Technology of China (UESTC) 🇨🇳 China 47.0 33.4 37.0 67.1 67.0 32.4
86 = Ton Duc Thang University logo Ton Duc Thang University (TDTU) 🇻🇳 Vietnam 47.0 15.9 19.6 99.2 39.8 58.4
89 Middle East Technical University logo Middle East Technical University (METU) 🇹🇷 Turkey 46.9 41.8 50.1 35.4 99.9 44.6
90 Northwestern Polytechnical University logo Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU) 🇨🇳 China 46.8 34.6 45.0 54.8 69.5 40.1
91 Beihang University logo Beihang University (BUAA) 🇨🇳 China 46.7 37.7 46.7 48.4 90.0 27.1
92 = Beijing Institute of Technology logo Beijing Institute of Technology (BIT) 🇨🇳 China 46.6 37.9 42.4 49.9 99.8 25.8
92 = Qom University of Medical Sciences Qom University of Medical Sciences 🇮🇷 Iran 46.6 34.7 12.2 100.0 37.0 19.4
94 Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology logo Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST) 🇰🇷 South Korea 46.5 52.9 50.3 31.4 76.8 39.8
95 = Mahatma Gandhi University Mahatma Gandhi University (MGU) 🇮🇳 India 46.4 50.9 39.2 58.1 37.9 21.9
95 = National Tsing Hua University logo National Tsing Hua University (NTHU) 🇹🇼 Taiwan 46.4 35.9 49.7 47.2 69.2 43.0
95 = Xi'an Jiaotong University logo Xi'an Jiaotong University (XJTU) 🇨🇳 China 46.4 40.2 48.0 47.1 75.0 29.4
98 Quaid-i-Azam University logo Quaid-i-Azam University (QAU) 🇵🇰 Pakistan 46.0 30.9 27.3 78.7 38.2 48.6
99 = Çankaya University logo Çankaya University 🇹🇷 Turkey 45.9 18.5 16.4 100.0 37.7 46.7
99 = University of International Business and Economics logo University of International Business and Economics (UIBE) 🇨🇳 China 45.9 32.3 19.1 84.0 38.1 54.3