Shanghai 2025 ranking: UM consolidates its position in the top 200
The University of Montpellier has confirmed its place among the world's top 200 universities in the Shanghai ranking published on August 15, 2025 by Jiao Tong University (Shanghai, China). Already recognized for 9 years as one of the world leaders in ecology, these good results demonstrate the University's ability to reach out to the world and meet international demands for excellence in research and training.
Highly anticipated every year, the Shanghai ranking list (also known as the Academic Ranking of World Universities) has been a global ranking of higher education establishments since 2003. An essential reference in the academic world, it ranks the world's top universities (from among 1,800 establishments) according to a unique index calculated on the basis of 6 quantitative criteria, including the number of publications in prestigious scientific journals, the number of citations of researchers, the number of Nobel Prize winners and Fields Medalists, the reputation of alumni and professors, etc. The Shanghai ranking lists the top 100 universities, and then ranks them in "bands" of 50 up to 200th position, then in bands of 100 up to 500th position, which closes the ranking.
The University of Montpellier, a very positive overall dynamic since 2016!
The 2025 edition of the Shanghai ranking once again demonstrates the very positive overall dynamic of the UM, which has been confirmed for the sixth year running as one of the 151-200 best universities in the world. Constantly improving since 2016, when the UM was in the top 400, these good results demonstrate that the University of Montpellier, thanks in particular to its I-SITE excellence program, has become a major player in higher education, research and innovation in France and internationally.
" Once again this year, I am delighted to see the University of Montpellier ranked among the world's top universities. The excellent results obtained in the Shanghai ranking, as well as in other international rankings, reward an ambitious strategy of excellence that we have been pursuing for several years. This recognition is first and foremost the fruit of the talent and commitment of our researchers, teachers, Professors and Professors, to whom I would like to extend my warmest greetings, as well as to our technical and administrative teams. It is also underpinned by the exceptional resources mobilized as part of the I-SITE program, run in partnership with all our academic and scientific players. These achievements underline the strength of our research ecosystem and our ability to meet the major challenges of our time: better food, better healthcare, better protection for people and the environment. They also contribute to the international reputation ofFrench research," declared Philippe Augé, President of the University of Montpellier.
The University of Montpellier has also distinguished itself in a number of international rankings.
The UM is also ranked among the top 200 universities in the world in the Shanghai ranking, which covers several themes, as well as in THE Ranking Impact, which measures the commitment and performance of higher education establishments in terms of sustainable development. In its 6th edition, the UM maintains its number-one position among French institutions, and is ranked among the world's top 101-200 institutions for its long-standing commitment to sustainable development. This year, the UM is in the world's top 50 for 2 objectives, in line with the establishment's major themes: nourish, care for and protect. Indeed, the UM stands out for the sustainable development objective (SDO) "health and well-being", occupying 30th place worldwide and 1st place in France. In addition, UM has made significant progress on the "aquatic life" SDG, with a 30th place worldwide and a new 1st place in France, once again demonstrating UM's excellence in the field of ecology.
Finally, the University of Montpellier maintains its status in the CWTS Leiden Ranking. This ranking, which provides important information on the scientific performance of over 1,500 major universities worldwide, is based on scientific publications and their citations. In the CWTS Leiden Ranking 2024, the University of Montpellier once again confirms its scientific influence at both national and international level, with a 4th place in France (first provincial university) and a 203rd place worldwide.
According to the Reuters ranking of the most innovative universities, the University of Montpellier ranks second in France and 17th in Europe.
Shanghai ranking: hanghairanking.com