The Times Higher Education (THE) has unveiled its World University Rankings by Subject 2025, covering 11 disciplines: Arts and Humanities, Business and Economics, Computer Science, Education, Engineering, Law, Life Sciences, Medicine and Health, Physical Sciences, Psychology, and Social Sciences.

This year's rankings reveal a continued dominance by institutions from the United States and the United Kingdom. US universities claimed the top spot in nine out of the 11 subjects, underscoring their leadership in global higher education.

In the Engineering category, US institutions shine once again. Harvard University retains its number-one position from 2024, leading a group of six American universities ranked among the global top 10. These institutions are celebrated for their groundbreaking research, innovation, and comprehensive engineering programs.

Notable mentions include the University of California, Berkeley, and the California Institute of Technology, both ranked among the top seven globally, emphasizing the diversity and strength of engineering education in the US. Additionally, schools like Georgia Tech, UCLA, and Carnegie Mellon underline the breadth of high-quality engineering programs across the nation.

Top US Universities in Engineering (2025)
University Global Rank US Rank Overall Score
Harvard University 1 1 97.5
Stanford University 2 2 96.4
Massachusetts Institute of Technology 3 3 96.2
University of California, Berkeley 5 4 95.8
California Institute of Technology 7 5 95.5
Princeton University 8 6 94.5
Georgia Institute of Technology 15 7 90.3
University of California, Los Angeles 16 8 88.8
Yale University 18 9 88.3
Carnegie Mellon University 20 10 86.6
Global Top 10 in Engineering
The global top 10 in the Engineering category highlights the strong US presence, with Harvard, Stanford, and MIT leading the rankings. The UK's University of Oxford and University of Cambridge, along with Switzerland's ETH Zurich and Singapore's National University of Singapore, also feature prominently, showcasing the global diversity of excellence in engineering education.

University Global Rank Country
Harvard University 1 United States
Stanford University 2 United States
Massachusetts Institute of Technology 3 United States
University of Oxford 4 United Kingdom
University of California, Berkeley 5 United States
University of Cambridge 6 United Kingdom
California Institute of Technology 7 United States
Princeton University 8 United States
National University of Singapore 9 Singapore
ETH Zurich 10 Switzerland

US universities continue to excel in the Engineering category, bolstered by their commitment to research, innovation, and interdisciplinary learning, further solidifying their place as leaders in global higher education.