Times Higher Education (THE), one of the world’s leading university ranking organizations, has released the THE World University Rankings 2027, which evaluates universities worldwide.

The number of higher education institutions included in the ranking has continued to grow in recent years, reaching 2,092 in 2025, 2,191 in 2026, and 2,297 in 2027. This growth reflects the increasing participation of higher education institutions in international rankings and the growing level of global academic competition.

Baku State University (BSU) has been placed in the 1,601–1,800 band in the THE World University Rankings 2027. The university recorded improvements across several individual indicators compared with its previous results.

Notable growth was recorded in the teaching and research reputation indicators. BSU’s score for teaching reputation increased from 2.4 to 5.1, representing a 112.5% increase. Its research reputation score rose from 1.6 to 3.8, an increase of 137.5%.

Positive dynamics were also recorded across other indicators related to the university’s research performance. Research productivity increased from 17.7 to 26.2, representing a 48% increase, while research strength rose from 19.5 to 27.5, an increase of 41%. The research influence score increased from 22.6 to 25.0, research excellence from 15.2 to 16.5, and research income from 30.2 to 31.5.

BSU also recorded improvements in indicators reflecting its internationalization and engagement with industry. The university’s score for international students increased from 34.9 to 39.8, representing a 14% increase, while its industry income score rose from 35.5 to 40.2, an increase of 13.2%.

The THE World University Rankings 2027 results demonstrate improvements in a number of indicators related to BSU’s teaching, research, internationalization, and engagement with industry. Particularly notable are the increases in research reputation, research productivity, and teaching reputation.