The Times Higher Education (THE) 2025 Rankings are officially online and Greek Universities seem to be improving their international standing, in quality of education and academic work, as well as in infrastructure and student experience. The study of THE is one of the most robust and substantial research works in higher education on a global scale, evaluating more than 2.000 institutions in over 100 countries and territories.
More specifically, Universities such as the National and Kapodistrian University, the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and the University of Crete land concretely within the top 400 top Universities worldwide in various disciplines, such as Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities, Computer Science, Educational Sciences, Medicine and Law. Greek institutions have also achieved particularly high ranks in the fields of teaching, industry and especially research quality, with NKUA and the Harokopio University reaching the 78% mark, signifying a steady production of high quality academic content that consistently makes important contributions in research.
Furthermore, the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens came in 64th place on the Quality of Education index, equipping students with relevant skills and fostering effective learning outcomes that are essential for the future workforce, and also 53rd place in the Gender Equality Category, cultivating a secure and inclusive environment for every last student. Most notably, the National and Kapodistrian University has a growing population of international students pursuing their academic ventures in its campuses, with an impressive number of over 8.000 students currently enrolled.
Likewise, the Athens University of Economics and Business landed in the impressive 83rd place globally in the Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions index, signifying their diligence in making their institution a haven for students seeking safety and transparency in the university’s actions. Moreover, the amount of international students in AUEB is also substantial, with 5% of all students coming from abroad.
As the THE Rankings convey, Greece shows no signs of slowing down, with Greek universities adhering to their commitment to match and exceed the international standards of quality education, international outlook and sustainability.
