THE 2025 thematic ranking: PSL University, the best represented French university in the top 50 by subject
On January 22, 2025, Times Higher Education (THE) published its annual ranking by subject. Université PSL is listed in 8 disciplines, and stands out as the French university with the most subjects ranked in the world's top 50.
3 disciplines in the world's top 50 in THE 2025 thematic ranking
Université PSL stands out with three disciplines ranked in the world's top 50:
- Physical Sciences: 21st
- Arts and Humanities: 22nd
- Computer Science: 38th
It also features in the world's top 100 for Life Sciences (78th), Engineering (79th) and Social Sciences (79th, up 8 places), and also ranks its disciplines in Business and Administration and Law.
THE ranking by subject - methodology
THE's thematic rankings take into account five categories: teaching, research, citations, international outlook and industry-related income.
Each evaluation criterion is weighted differently for each theme.
PSL University in previous international rankings over the last 3 years
2024
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2nd in Young University Ranking (THE)
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33rd in Shanghai ARWU Ranking
2023
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24th World University Ranking (QS)
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40th in Times Higher Education (THE) ranking
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3rd Young University Ranking (THE)
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41st in ARWU (Shanghai ranking)