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Discover the Best Physical Sciences Universities for 2026
Times Higher Education
January 20, 2026•1 day ago
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The Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026 for Physical Sciences have been released, evaluating 1,497 institutions across 109 countries. Caltech secured the top position, noted for its industry links. Tsinghua University entered the top 10 for the first time, demonstrating strength in teaching and research. The rankings cover physics, chemistry, mathematics, and earth sciences.
The Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2026 reveal the world’s top universities for physical sciences.
The 2026 Physical Sciences ranking assesses universities across several core disciplines: physics, chemistry, mathematics, statistics, astronomy, geology, and environmental, earth and marine sciences.
Physical Sciences rankings 2026: highlights
Caltech is number one, excelling in industry links
Tsinghua University in China joins top 10 for first time, achieving strong performance in teaching and research environment
This year, we have evaluated 1,497 universities from 109 countries and territories, using the same 18 trusted and rigorous performance indicators as the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026, recalibrated to suit the physical sciences fields.
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