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UM strengthens global reputation with positive Times Higher Education 2026 rankings

Following the release of the 2026 Times Higher Education Rankings, which evaluated over 2,000 research-intensive universities across 115 countries and territories, the , recording a positive performance across most ranking bands.

This boost was achieved despite the addition of 99 newly-ranked institutions, bringing the number up from 2,092 to 2,191. UM featured for the seventh consecutive year and has maintained its position within the 801–1000 band.

Times Higher Education Rankings scored institutions in five key areas, namely: (1) Teaching, (2) Research Environment, (3) Research Quality, (4) Industry and (5) International Outlook.

UM achieved its highest overall score to date (35.5–38.9), reflecting net improvements across four of the five key ranking pillars. Improvements were recorded by UM, as follows:

• Teaching: From 23.9 to 24.9 (+1)
• Research Environment: From 17.3 to 18.2 (+0.9)
• Research Quality: From 61 to 61.6 (+0.5)
• Industry: From 33.3 to 36.8 (+3.5)
• International Outlook: From 57.8 to 56.2 (-1.6) 

International Outlook remains the University’s strongest area, where it ranks 716th globally. But, the most significant improvement was recorded in the Industry category, reflecting the University’s strategic commitment to strengthening collaboration with industry partners: a priority also embedded in the recently-launched UM Strategy 2026–2030.

Strong showings have also been recorded in the . Out of all subject categories, UM scored best in the Business and Economics area, maintaining its 301-400 band for the second consecutive year. Here is a summary of UM’s performance:

• Arts and Humanities: 501–600  
• Business and Economics: 301–400  
• Medical and Health (formerly Clinical and Health): 601–800  
• Computer Science: 801–1000  
• Education Studies (formerly Education): 401–500  
• Engineering: 801–1000  
• Life Sciences: 601–800  
• Physical Sciences: 601–800
• Psychology: 501–600  
• Social Sciences: 601–800

Aligned with the University’s Strategic Plan 2026–2030, enhanced visibility in these rankings strengthens UM’s trajectory as Malta’s leading educational institution and positions it for continued growth and international recognition.