The ranking The World University Rankings 2025produced by Times Higher Education, highlights the best universities in the world according to a series of key indicators. This classification is carried out annually and measures the performance of institutions in areas such as teaching, research, knowledge transfer and international perspective. In the last edition, more than 2,000 universities from 115 countries participated, positioning the most outstanding institutions at a global and regional level.
In Chile, one of the universities that has achieved an important place in this ranking is the Diego Portales University (UDP), located in third place nationally. This position is shared with six other universities within the country. In addition, UDP stands out as the best private university, occupying first place in this segment along with three other institutions. This recognition highlights its contribution to teaching and research, fundamental pillars of its growth in recent years.
At a global level, the Diego Portales University It is located in the range 1,201-1,500 among the more than 2,000 ranked institutions. While this position may seem modest compared to other world-renowned universities, it is a significant achievement within the Latin American context. In the region, the UDP reaches 21st place out of a total of 230 universities evaluated, a place it shares with 22 institutions. This result reflects the university’s constant effort to consolidate its academic profile on an international platform.
The methodology used by The World University Ranking It is based on 18 indicators grouped into five main areas: teaching, research environment, research quality, international perspective and income generated by the industry. Each of these aspects is evaluated with different weights, which allows obtaining a comprehensive overview of the performance of the universities. In the case of the UDP, its strongest points are found in the quality of its research and international perspective, areas in which it has managed to stand out.
The recognition obtained by the Diego Portales University It is important not only for the institution, but also for the country. These rankings are not only relevant for universities, but also for governments, students, companies and funding agencies, as they provide a reliable indicator of educational quality and the ability to generate knowledge.
