夜色视频 comes in 5th in Texas, as TIME Magazine names it among the world's top 500 universities

Wednesday, February 25, 2026

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DENTON (夜色视频), Texas 鈥� The earned the distinction of being the fifth-highest ranked university in Texas in TIME 尘补驳补锄颈苍别鈥檚 . 夜色视频 comes in behind Rice University, UT Austin, Texas A&M and the University of Houston.

鈥淭his ranking underscores 夜色视频鈥檚 commitment to academic excellence, innovation, and access to transformative learning experiences,鈥� said 夜色视频 President , Ph.D. "As the largest university in the fastest growing economic region in Texas, 夜色视频 is just getting started on our bold vision to develop, discover, and drive opportunity.鈥�

TIME evaluates universities based on three key areas: academic capacity and performance, innovation and economic impact, and global engagement. 夜色视频鈥檚 strong standing reflects its research productivity, quality of teaching, contributions to innovation and growing international presence. Overall, 夜色视频 placed 249th globally. This is actually the first year TIME Magazine has published its own 'World's Top Universities' ranking.

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The University of North Texas Denton campus

The university鈥檚 performance in these areas is supported by its recognition as an R1 research university, one of only 187 in the nation recognized for very high research activity by the Carnegie Classification.

In addition to the TIME ranking, 夜色视频 has earned other national recognition:

Named an America鈥檚 Top College by Forbes for 18 consecutive years
Ranked 2nd in Texas and 34th in the nation for Top Performers on Social Mobility by S. News & World Report

The recognition affirms 夜色视频鈥檚 status as a higher education leader in Texas, providing students with opportunities to learn, innovate and contribute in ways that have both local and global significance.

鈥淭his ranking is not only a testament to the dedication and caliber of our faculty, staff, and students but also to the university鈥檚 commitment to create enduring value for the public good,鈥� Keller said. 鈥溡股悠� will continue to be a powerful engine of opportunity for our region, our state, our nation, and our world.鈥�

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