An-Najah National University: The First and Only Palestinian Institution Ranked in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2025
An-Najah National University has achieved a significant national milestone, becoming the first and only Palestinian university to be included in the prestigious Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings by Subject 2025. This recognition highlights the university’s excellence in academic performance and research impact, reinforcing its leadership at both national and international levels.
The university has been ranked in five academic disciplines: Clinical and Health, Education, Engineering, Physical Sciences, and Social Sciences. This achievement reflects An-Najah’s continuous progress in higher education and research, further establishing its position among globally recognized universities.
Commenting on this accomplishment, Prof. Abdel Nasser Zeid, President of An-Najah National University, emphasized that the university’s inclusion in this ranking is a testament to its commitment to academic excellence and research innovation. He reiterated the university’s dedication to creating a dynamic learning and research environment, strengthening faculty and researcher support, advancing research infrastructure, and fostering international partnerships.
The Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2025 assess universities based on five key performance pillars, encompassing 13 rigorous indicators. These include research citations, institutional research influence, academic reputation, research income, and teaching environment, along with survey insights from Thomson Reuters, which gathers evaluations from 20,000 scholars and experts worldwide to assess academic and research standing.
The ranking also considers doctoral degrees awarded, faculty size, subject diversity, faculty-to-student ratios, and the proportion of postgraduate students to undergraduates. These criteria collectively highlight An-Najah’s strong research output, diverse academic programs, and institutional sustainability.
This recognition underscores An-Najah National University’s unwavering commitment to excellence in higher education and scientific research. It reaffirms the institution’s position as a leading academic hub, dedicated to delivering world-class education, driving research excellence, and contributing to global knowledge advancement.
For more information on the Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2025, visit:
https://www.timeshighereducation.com/world-university-rankings/by-subject/
