Rankings
International rankings are a key measure of a modern university's competitiveness. They make it possible to assess the quality of teaching and research, the level of internationalisation, and a university’s contribution to society and the environment.
Uzhhorod University (UzhU) submits data to six leading international rankings:
- The Times Higher Education World University Rankings
- The Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject
- The Times Higher Education Impact Rankings
- The Times Higher Education Interdisciplinary Science Rankings
- The QS World University Rankings: Europe
- The UI GreenMetric World University Rankings.
The International Relations Office analyses and submits the data.
Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2027
UzhU position: 2001+ band among 2,297 universities worldwide
The Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings are among the most respected global league tables. In these rankings, Uzhhorod University is placed among the leading universities worldwide and is one of Ukraine’s top higher education institutions.
The methodology uses 17 performance indicators grouped into five areas:
- research quality (30%);
- teaching (29.5%);
- research environment (29%);
- international outlook (7.5%);
- industry (4%).
The assessment draws on student and staff numbers, institutional and industry income, and a university’s reputation in teaching and research.
In 2027, THE split last year’s 1501+ band into narrower bands. UzhU entered the 2001+ band (overall score 12.2–20.3) directly after the 10 Ukrainian universities placed in higher bands (1201–2000). At the same time, the university's scores rose in three of the five areas: Teaching (+1.6), Research Environment (+1.4) and Research Quality (+0.7). THE does not publish an exact overall score for this band; our own calculation using the official indicator weights puts it at about 14 points.
UzhU's strongest result is in International Outlook, with 32.8 points. In this area UzhU is the best of the classical universities in the 2001+ band, ahead of Ivan Franko National University of Lviv (30.5), Yuriy Fedkovych Chernivtsi National University (28.8), Vasyl Stefanyk Precarpathian National University (24.6) and Oles Honchar Dnipro National University (21.0). Among all 25 Ukrainian institutions in the ranking, UzhU ranks 8th in this area and 2nd among classical universities, after V. N. Karazin Kharkiv National University. In total, 25 Ukrainian higher education institutions are included in the 2027 ranking (22 last year).
Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject
UzhU position: 1001+ band in two subject rankings
The THE subject rankings compare universities within individual fields of study. For the second consecutive year, Uzhhorod University is ranked in two subjects:
- Physical Sciences: 1001+ band among 1,447 universities worldwide. UzhU shares second place among 11 Ukrainian institutions.
- Medicine and Health: 1001+ band among 1,150 universities worldwide. UzhU is among the top five universities in Ukraine in this subject.
Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2026
UzhU position: 1001–1500 band among 1,603 universities from 114 countries
The Impact Rankings assess universities’ contribution to the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The assessment covers four areas: research, stewardship, outreach and teaching. The rankings include a separate table for each goal as well as an overall table. From 2026, they are published under a new name: the Sustainability Impact Ratings.
In 2026, Uzhhorod University shares 11th–46th place among 55 Ukrainian higher education institutions, with an overall score of 33.1–53.6. Another 35 Ukrainian universities are in the 1001–1500 band alongside UzhU.
The university submitted data for four SDGs. Compared with 2025, UzhU moved up from the 601–800 band to the 401–600 band in both SDG 3 and SDG 16. Among Ukrainian universities, UzhU shares 7th–11th place of 39 in SDG 3 and 6th–17th place of 44 in SDG 16.
| Sustainable Development Goal | UzhU position | Participants |
|---|---|---|
| SDG 3. Good Health and Well-being | 401–600 (score 51.6–60.5) | 1,254 |
| SDG 16. Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions | 401–600 (score 44.0–54.1) | 914 |
| SDG 4. Quality Education | 801–1000 (score 36.5–44.5) | 1,335 |
| SDG 17. Partnerships for the Goals | 1001–1500 (score 27.1–47.4) | 1,610 |
SDG 17 is mandatory for all participants and accounts for 22% of the overall score.
UzhU’s progress over time:
- 2021: 1001+ band, score 36.4;
- 2022: score 50.9;
- 2023: 801–1000 band, score 54.3, 3rd–6th in Ukraine;
- 2024: 1001–1500 band;
- 2025: 1001–1500 band, score 49.8–60.8, 4th–14th in Ukraine;
- 2026: 1001–1500 band, score 33.1–53.6, 11th–46th in Ukraine.
Times Higher Education Interdisciplinary Science Rankings
UzhU position: 801+ band among 911 universities from 94 countries
The Interdisciplinary Science Rankings (ISR) assess universities’ contribution to interdisciplinary scientific research. Uzhhorod University is included for the second time. This year, 15 Ukrainian institutions appear in the ranking.
The ranking assesses three groups of indicators:
- resources for interdisciplinary research (Inputs);
- institutional processes that support collaboration across disciplines (Processes);
- research results (Outputs).
UzhU’s overall score is 8.8–24.2. The university achieved its highest result, 75.0 points, in the Processes pillar.
QS World University Rankings: Europe 2025
UzhU position: 551–600 band among 684 European universities
The QS rankings are compiled by the British company Quacquarelli Symonds and are among the best-known international university rankings. In 2025, Uzhhorod University was included in the QS World University Rankings: Europe.
UzhU ranks 80th among 133 universities in the Eastern Europe regional table. Among 37 Ukrainian higher education institutions, it ranks 14th.
The university achieved its strongest results in three indicators:
- faculty-to-student ratio;
- participation in international exchanges;
- proportion of international students.
The QS methodology also considers academic reputation, employer reputation and graduate employment outcomes. It further includes citations per paper, papers per faculty member, student mobility, the proportion of international faculty, the international research network and sustainability.
UI GreenMetric World University Rankings
UzhU position: 901st among 1,745 universities from 105 countries; 8th among 33 Ukrainian universities
The UI GreenMetric World University Rankings were launched by Universitas Indonesia in 2010 and assess universities’ environmental responsibility. The ranking evaluates sustainability policies and practices in six categories:
- setting and infrastructure;
- energy and climate change;
- waste;
- water;
- transportation;
- education and research.
Uzhhorod University continues to show steady progress. Globally, UzhU rose from 987th to 901st place, and it moved up two places among Ukrainian universities. The university's total score is 5,552.5, which is 802.5 points higher than last year.
UzhU’s largest score gains were in the following categories:
- Energy and Climate Change: 1,310 points (+335);
- Waste: 900 points (+225);
- Water: 462.5 points (+112.5);
- Transportation: 1,050 points (+75);
- Setting and Infrastructure: 860 points (+75).
Among Ukrainian universities, UzhU rose from 13th to 7th in Energy and Climate Change and from 10th to 7th in Waste. It held its positions in Setting and Infrastructure and in Water. Globally, UzhU ranks among the top 1,000 universities in four of the six categories.
UzhU’s position among Ukrainian universities over time:
- 2021: 11th of 18;
- 2022: 9th of 17;
- 2023: 8th of 19;
- 2025: 8th of 33.
Sustainability as a Strategic Priority
Uzhhorod University’s results in the sustainability rankings reflect its consistent commitment to the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals. These goals aim to end poverty, reduce inequality and protect the planet. The university’s international project work also plays an important role. It covers improving energy efficiency and mitigating climate change through regional carbon footprint assessment. Another strand studies how river pollution affects biodiversity.
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Webometrics Ranking of World Universities UzhNU Position:
- World Ranking: Ranked within the 3,000–3,500 range among over 30,000 universities worldwide.
- National Ranking: Consistently ranked among the top 17 higher education institutions in Ukraine for openness, number of scientific publications, and web traffic.
- Regional Position: 985th place in Europe.
- Impact Rank: 2,423rd place in the "High Impact Research Results" section.
- Openness Rank: 5,739th place among leaders in open access and transparency.
- Excellence Rank: No. 2,023 in the "Highest Performance in Academic Excellence" section.
Global University Web Rankings. The Webometrics Ranking of World Universities evaluates universities worldwide based on metrics such as impact, openness, and excellence.
https://www.webometrics.org/uzhhorod-national-university-
Ukrainian National H-index Ranking UzhNU Position: Position 46 out of 479 organizations in Ukraine according to the National H-index 2026 indicator.
- Scopus: H-index – 58
- Web of Science: H-index – 56
- Google Scholar: H-index – 100
The Ukrainian National H-index Ranking is an independent international ranking aimed at evaluating the scientific productivity of researchers, research groups, and organizations in Ukraine based on a consolidated h-index. The ranking considers the overall h-index of Ukrainian research institutions by referencing data from scientometric databases and platforms. Based on these data, the National H-index Ranking indicator and its corresponding position in the ranking (Position) are formed.