World University Rankings 2026: colliding forces

Are we on the brink of a reshaping of global higher education, asks Ellie Bothwell

Published on
October 9, 2025
Last updated
October 9, 2025
Students from Tagou martial arts school performing during a rehearsal of the opening ceremony of the Youth Olympic Games in Nanjing, China. As an illustration of whether there is stagnation in Asian universities climbing to the top of the rankings.
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