Oxford University has risen to number two in the international university rankings, closing in on number one rival, Harvard.
The position was shared with both Cambridge and Yale, moving Oxford one place up from last year's third place.The list, published in the Times Higher Educational Supplement, was compiled based on peer reviews, recruiter statistics, faculty standards, student scores, citations per faculty, international faculty, and international student score.Vice Chancellor Dr John Hood said: "Oxford has risen again int he ThES rankings as the result of the exceptional achievements of my colleagues and of our students. Their dedication and commitment will ensure the university continues to go from strength to strength."
Oxford Rises to Number Two in World Uni Rankings
