The University of Warwick has ranked 27th in the Times Higher Education “most international universities in the world 2025Link opens in a new window” which is compiled using data from Times Higher Education World University RankingsLink opens in a new window.

This result reflects the University’s strong global outlook and reputation for outstanding teaching and research excellence, all of which is supported by Warwick’s new International StrategyLink opens in a new window, launched in November 2024. As Warwick celebrates its 60th yearLink opens in a new window, our student body is 38% international, welcoming people from 115 different countries, and 40% of our staff community is international.

As a global higher education institution committed to advancing innovative research alongside world-class teaching, Warwick has fostered partnerships in South Africa, Australia, India, China, Singapore, Indonesia, and is proudly a founding member of the EUTOPIA European University alliance.

Professor Stuart Croft, Vice-Chancellor and President of The University of Warwick, said, “As an international University we are championing collaboration in research, extending opportunities for students, and teaching a curriculum that prepares people to be global citizens and tomorrow's change makers.

“Welcoming students and academics from every part of the globe to our campus is an immense privilege that brings a diverse richness of knowledge, experience, and culture. Warwick is proud of its world leading research and education on the global stage. Furthermore, our International Strategy is supporting our staff and students to work even more successfully with education and industry collaborators around the world.”

Professor Michael Scott, Pro-Vice-Chancellor (International), said, “The University of Warwick is committed to expanding international horizons and embracing a global community that is intellectually curious, impactful, and inclusive. Our International Strategy is our guiding light to achieving these vital goals and delivering life-changing opportunities at home and abroad. 

“International diversity is woven into the fabric of Warwick, and every one of our students, academics, and our global family of alumni should be proud of our place in the world.  We regularly celebrate our global campus community with initiative likes One World Warwick.

“We are growing the variety of global education opportunities on offer to our students. And we collaborate in ever more comprehensive ways with leading institutions around the globe. Between 2020-2024, our researchers delivered 187 externally funded projects with global partners; and in 2024 alone over 7000 of our students took part in an international education opportunity.”

Comparing universities on four metrics – proportion of international staff, proportion of international students, international co-authorship, and international reputation, data collected as part of the Times Higher Education World University RankingsLink opens in a new window – Warwick placed ninth among all UK universities.

As Warwick celebrates its 60th anniversary and reaffirms its commitment to making a better world together and a positive, lasting impact for years to come, the University is showcasing its strategic global partnerships and international opportunities for students through the One World Warwick Link opens in a new windowprogramme. From studying at the Warwick Venice Centre to career opportunities across the globe; from joint research collaboration funding with our key global partners to the launching of new collaborative research projects around the world, international is part of the University’s DNA.  

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Notes to the editor

The University of Warwick’s International Strategy, 2024-2030, can be read online hereLink opens in a new window.

To read the full Times Higher Education “Most international universities in the world 2025”, including methodology, visit their website, available hereLink opens in a new window.

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