Harvard Slips on a Global Ranking List, as Chinese Schools Surge Ahead
The New York Times • • general
Key Points:
- Harvard University, previously ranked as the most productive research university globally, has dropped to No. 3 in recent academic publication rankings.
- Chinese universities are rapidly climbing these rankings, surpassing many American institutions in research volume and quality.
- The decline of American universities' global standing is linked to reduced federal research funding under the Trump administration, which may accelerate a trend that began years earlier.
- Experts warn this shift in global higher education dominance poses challenges not only to U.S. universities but also to the nation's overall scientific and academic leadership.
