University of Toronto ranked 18th in the world - and second among North American public universities - by Times Higher Education

(Photo by Diana Tyszko) - The University of Toronto has been ranked among the top 20 universities in the world - and among the top two public institutions in North America - in the prestigious Times Higher Education World University Rankings. Buoyed by its strong research performance, University of Toronto ranked first in Canada and 18 in the world in the closely watched international rankings, which measure the research output, teaching and the international outlook of some 1,800 research-intensive institutions globally (up from 1,600 last year). It's the fourth year in a row that University of Toronto has held the 18 spot. University of Toronto's performance was even more impressive when compared to other public schools. It ranked eighth globally and second in North America - behind only the University of California, Berkeley. "This latest ranking confirms again the University of Toronto's world leadership across key aspects of our mission - from research impact and teaching excellence to fostering a global outlook," said University of Toronto President Meric Gertler. "Our consistent performance in these and other global rankings reflects the outstanding talent, creativity and drive of University of Toronto scholars across a vast array of disciplines.  "Students, faculty, staff and librarians across our three campuses can be very proud of this performance, which places us among the top post-secondary institutions in the world."    The Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2023 measure universities' performance based on 13 indicators, grouped into five pillars.