Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2025: US universities lead in 27 subjects, followed by China

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Universities from the United States have reinforced their positions as the leading academic institutions in 27 subjects out of 57 in the Global Ranking of Academic Subjects (GRAS) 2025, published by ShanghaiRanking Consultancy on 18/11/2025. The US is followed by China, with 21 subjects ranked No. 1 worldwide.

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