January 25, 2025 | 06:25 pm

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - When discussing the top universities in the world, the topic often shifts to a more nuanced angle, one that delves into the strength of the academic field. As we look ahead to 2025, certain universities continue to dominate global rankings, driven by their exceptional teaching standards and high reputation.
In today's competitive academic environment, excellence in teaching isn't everything - universities must also offer transformative research opportunities that shape the future of their fields.
This year, MIT and Stanford University have both secured top positions in three different academic fields. They are closely followed by the University of Oxford and Harvard University, each of which leads in two fields.
Top Universities in the World by Field of Study 2025
As highlighted by TimeOut and Times Higher Education, here’s the full list of top universities in the world by academic fields in 2025:
Arts and Humanities - MIT
Business and Economics - MIT
Computer Science - Oxford University
Education - Stanford University
Engineering - Harvard University
Law - Stanford University
Life Sciences - Harvard University
Medicine and Health Sciences - Oxford University
Physical Sciences - California Institute of Technology
Psychology - Stanford University
Social Sciences - MIT
Timeout | Times Higher Education
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