Tel Aviv University continues to strengthen its standing as one of the world’s leading research institutions. In the latest U.S. News ranking for 2025–2026, the University is ranked 199th worldwide, 43rd in Asia, and 2nd in Israel.
This prestigious ranking, based on 13 indicators of academic quality and excellence, places the University at the forefront of global scientific activity, demonstrating impressive stability and a strong international research reputation among the global and regional academic community. Quantitative indicators include the number of publications, books, and conferences — accounting for 15% of the overall score — as well as 10% allocated to internationally co-authored publications.
The remaining 50% is based on qualitative indicators, including citation volume and impact, the number and share of publications ranked in the top 10% of most-cited papers, and those in the top 1% worldwide. Tel Aviv University performs particularly well in publication output (129th), citations (149th), citations among the top 1% (151st), and citations among the top 10% (165th).
Alongside the overall ranking, subject rankings were also published across 38 disciplines. Tel Aviv University is ranked in 35 fields — more than any other Israeli university. It ranks first among Israeli institutions in 17 fields and second in an additional 13. Notable positions include:
Humanities: 109
Exact Sciences: Computer Science (149), Mathematics (152), Physics (110)
Space Sciences: 119
Medical Fields: Gastroenterology (46), Infectious Diseases (75), Oncology (96)
Biomedical Sciences: Immunology (45), Neuroscience (134), Biology & Biochemistry (176), Optics (109)
Psychology & Psychiatry: 121
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