Times Higher Education Asia University Rankings 2025
Asia University Rankings 2025: When it comes to higher education, the first name comes to mind is America, Britain or Canada. But now Asia is also shining brightly in the field of education. Many countries of Asia are now emerging strongly on the global stage with the help of their best universities.
There is good news for Indian students. If you are dreaming of studying in Asia, now you will not have to work hard to choose the right country and the best university. Times Higher Education (THE) recently announced the Asia University Rankings 2025. The list ranks institutions based on research, education quality and global impact.
The ranking includes 853 universities from 35 Asian countries. The universities were assessed on 18 different parameters such as excellence in research, quality of teaching, exchange of knowledge and international outreach. The entire process of preparing the Asia University Rankings 2025 has been prepared by the special data team of THE.
List of top 10 universities in Asia
Explore the table below to see the full list of Asia University Rankings 2025. For more analysis, charts, and views of university leaders, you can check out our digital report.
| Rank | University (Name + Country) | Overall | Research Quality | Industry | International Outlook | Research Environment | Teaching |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tsinghua University (China) | 93.0 | 94.8 | 100.0 | 49.8 | 98.4 | 94.9 |
| 2 | Peking University (China) | 92.9 | 90.4 | 99.9 | 70.1 | 97.9 | 94.3 |
| 3 | National University of Singapore (Singapore) | 91.3 | 97.2 | 100.0 | 91.9 | 94.4 | 76.6 |
| 4 | Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (Singapore) | 85.4 | 96.7 | 99.9 | 94.1 | 82.0 | 66.7 |
| 5 | The University of Tokyo (Japan) | 84.8 | 72.9 | 100.0 | 50.4 | 93.4 | 93.7 |
| 6 | University of Hong Kong (Hong Kong) | 83.6 | 97.4 | 96.3 | 97.4 | 74.6 | 67.5 |
| 7 | Fudan University (China) | 82.3 | 88.1 | 99.4 | 53.8 | 79.3 | 80.4 |
| 8 | Zhejiang University (China) | 81.2 | 86.7 | 100.0 | 61.3 | 79.8 | 74.5 |
| 9 | The Chinese University of Hong Kong (Hong Kong) | 81.1 | 98.4 | 94.2 | 94.6 | 69.2 | 64.1 |
| 10 | Shanghai Jiao Tong University (China) | 80.8 | 83.5 | 100.0 | 56.4 | 82.2 | 75.6 |
Five of the top-10 universities are from China. Two of Singapore’s most prestigious universities have also received top rankings. Japan and Hong Kong have also made their presence felt.
Asian Universities: Highlights
• China continues to dominate the rankings, with 5 of the top-10 places going to Chinese universities. Singapore, Japan and Hong Kong also made it to the top-10.
• Uzbekistan, Bahrain, Mongolia and Syria have joined this ranking for the first time.
• All 6 universities in Hong Kong have made it to the top-50 for the first time since 2017.
In particular, China’s University Excellence Initiative has contributed significantly to its excellent and growing performance.
Why is this ranking important to you?
If you are thinking of studying in Asia, this Times Higher Education (THE) ranking can make your decision easier. Now you can choose the right institution from these prestigious universities to give your career a high flight.
Several Indian institutions also featured in the list. Click here to see the full list.
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No university of India in this list? That is so sad.