Italian universities advance in Times Higher Education 2027 rankings

Italian universities have achieved notable milestones in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2027.

Politecnico di Milano has entered the top 200 global universities for the first time, securing the 157th position out of 2,297 institutions. The university saw significant improvements in its research environment, moving from 126th to 95th place, and its teaching metrics, which rose from 200th to 140th. Rector Donatella Sciuto noted that the ranking serves as a tool to increase international visibility and attract talent.

Additionally, the University of Teramo has made its debut in the THE rankings, placing within the 1201–1400 global band. In the European rankings, it is positioned at 431st. The university received scores of 42.2 for research quality and 35.6 for teaching, reflecting growing international recognition of its scientific work.