Adelphi Named a Top Global University by Times Higher Education
Garden City, NY (10/15/2025) — For the fourth consecutive year, Adelphi University has been recognized among the world's most prestigious universities.
In the newly released Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2026, Adelphi is the only private university on Long Island to make this list of more than 2,000 institutions from 115 countries and territories.
Of more than 2,300 four-year colleges and universities in the United States, Adelphi was just one of 171 colleges selected for inclusion in the THE's 2026 rankings-placing it in the top 8% in the nation. Adelphi maintained its national ranking of 166 and ranks in the 1501+ category worldwide.
"The qualities acknowledged by the THE World University Rankings underscore Adelphi's unwavering dedication to academic excellence and institutional advancement," said Christopher Storm, PhD, Adelphi University's Interim President. "Our commitment to high-impact practices, scholarly achievement and global awareness are critical to advancing our academic mission."
THE bases its World University Rankings on five pillars, each representing a key area of higher education excellence: teaching, research environment, research quality, industry and international outlook. Read more about the methodology.
Earlier this year, Adelphi's programs in education, psychology and social sciences were also included in THE's annual rankings by subject.
See more information about all of Adelphi's awards and recognitions.
About Adelphi: A modern metropolitan university with a personalized approach to higher learning
Adelphi University, New York, is a highly awarded, nationally ranked, powerfully connected doctoral research university dedicated to transforming students' lives through small classes with world-class faculty, hands-on learning and innovative ways to support academic and career success. U.S. News & World Report named Adelphi a 2025 Best College, Best Value College, and Top Performer in Social Mobility. In addition, U.S. News & World Report, Forbes and the Wall Street Journal/ America's Top Colleges all ranked Adelphi the top private university on Long Island.
Adelphi serves more than 7,600 students at its beautiful main campus in Garden City, New York-just 23 miles from New York City's cultural and internship opportunities-and at dynamic learning hubs in Manhattan, the Hudson Valley and Suffolk County, as well as online.
More than 121,000 Adelphi graduates have gained the skills to thrive professionally as active, engaged citizens, making their mark on the University, their communities and the world.
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