TAU Ranked 1st in Israel in the THE World University Rankings 2025
Globally, TAU is 228th out of 2,092 academic institutions ranked.
Tel Aviv University is ranked 228th globally and first in Israel in the 2025 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings. Among 2,092 institutions from 115 countries, TAU stands in the top percentile of universities worldwide, out of more than 26,000 higher education institutions—solidifying its place among the top-ranking universities in Israel and abroad.
For anyone asking, “What is the best university in Israel?”—TAU’s consistent achievements in global rankings offer a clear answer. As the top university in Israel, it continues to lead the way in academic excellence and research.
THE is considered one of the most authoritative international university rankings, assessing institutions based on five key performance indicators:
- Research (30%),
- Teaching (30%),
- Citation impact (30%),
- International outlook (7.5%),
- Industry income per faculty member (2.5%).
TAU ranks first in Israel and 146th globally in the Research Environment category and it continues to lead all Israeli universities in Research Quality. This year, it has also demonstrated improvement in its international outlook—highlighting its growing global impact and academic prestige.
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