Hebrew University Ranks Among Top 100 Global Universities in 2026 Shanghai Ranking
Translated & summarized from Maariv by baba
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem ranked 89th in the 2026 Shanghai Ranking, reflecting its research excellence and global influence. University leadership highlighted the achievement as a testament to its academic quality and commitment to advancing science and international partnerships.
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- Hebrew University ranked 89th in the 2026 Shanghai global university ranking.
- Ranking assesses 2,500 institutions based on research quality and prestigious awards.
- University credits ranking to research excellence and dedicated academic staff.
- President Tamir Shafir highlights the university's international standing and legacy.
- Plans to invest further in researchers and global collaborations to boost impact.
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem has been ranked 89th among the top 100 universities worldwide in the 2026 Shanghai Ranking, published on August 15, 2026. This annual ranking evaluates around 2,500 higher education institutions globally based on objective criteria such as the volume and quality of scientific publications in leading journals, and the number of faculty and alumni awarded Nobel Prizes and Fields Medals.
The university highlighted that its inclusion in the top 100 reflects the high quality of research and the dedicated work of its academic and administrative staff. Professor Tamir Shafir, President of the Hebrew University, emphasized that the ranking confirms the university's academic excellence and international standing. As the institution approaches its centennial, it continues to build on a distinguished legacy while advancing groundbreaking science, fostering international partnerships, and maintaining a leading role in global research.
Professor Shafir stated that this achievement belongs to the entire university community and stressed the commitment to further solidify the Hebrew University's position among the world's academic elite. The university plans to continue investing in outstanding researchers, bold scientific inquiry, and global collaborations to enhance its scientific impact worldwide.
