"TIIAME" National Research University ranked among the World’s Top 500 Universities by QS International Ranking Agency

19.06.2025

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  According to the results of the QS World University Rankings 2026 (QS WUR-2026), published by QS—one of the most prestigious international ranking agencies that evaluates global universities "TIIAME" National Research University has become the first university in Uzbekistan to be listed among the TOP 500 universities in the world.

In 2025  year ranking, out of 8,467 universities from 106 countries, a total of 1,501 universities were included in the list. Among them, "TIIAME" National Research University improved its performance from the previous year by rising 78 positions and secured the 469th place globally with a total score of 33.7.

Based on individual indicators assessed by QS WUR, "TIIAME" National Research University achieved the following results:

  • Student-to-faculty ratio: 120th place

  • Academic reputation: 341st place

  • Employer reputation: 292nd place

  • Proportion of international faculty: 470th place

  • Graduate employment outcomes: 644th place

  • Sustainability: 793rd place

  • Citations per faculty: 801+

  • International research network: 801+

  • Proportion of international students: 785th place

  • International student appeal: 787th place

This year, a total of 7 universities from Uzbekistan were included in the ranking. Among them, "TIIAME" National Research University ranked first in the country overall, as well as in the following individual indicators:

  • Student-to-faculty ratio: 1st place

  • Academic reputation: 1st place

  • Employer reputation: 1st place

  • Sustainability: 1st place

  • Citations per faculty: 1st place

  • Proportion of international students: 1st place

  • International student appeal: 1st place

Ben Sowter, Senior Vice President of QS International Ranking Agency, commented on the performance of Uzbek universities in this ranking:

“To bridge the gap with the world’s leading universities, higher education institutions in Uzbekistan must strengthen their impact in the modern scientific agenda, actively participate in international research projects, and enhance their academic reputation.”

Sergey Khristolyubov, QS Regional Director, added:

“Few people remember that in 2019, no Uzbek university was present in any of the QS rankings—whether institutional, regional, or by subject. Over the last five to six years, Uzbek universities have done tremendous work to gain recognition in the international academic space, which is now reflected in all of our rankings. Expanding the publication of articles in top-tier journals, increasing faculty involvement in research projects, and implementing internationalization programs in education are among the key factors for sustaining and improving their positive momentum in global rankings.”

As a reminder, in the 2025 QS Subject Rankings published earlier, "TIIAME" National Research University was recognized among the world’s TOP 500 universities in two subject areas—one in a broad subject category and the other in a specialized field.

Moreover, in November 2024, according to the QS Asia University Rankings 2025, "TIIAME" National Research University advanced by 90 positions, ranking 159th among universities in the Asia-Pacific region. It was also ranked 7th among Central Asian universities and 1st among Uzbek universities.

In December 2024, in the QS Sustainability Rankings 2025, "TIIAME" National Research University was once again recognized among the TOP 1000 universities worldwide for the second consecutive year, ranking 828th globally, 238th in Asia, 3rd in Central Asia, and 1st among universities in Uzbekistan.

                                     Information provided by Ilhom Abdurakhmanov, Head of the International Rankings Department.