Mines Saint-Étienne has broken into the top 700 universities worldwide! The school climbed 56 places compared to last year in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2027. This result confirms the momentum and recognition of its academic model.
On September 30, the leading publication Times Higher Education (THE) released its ranking of the world’s best research universities: an in-depth analysis that evaluates institutions based on:
- Teaching environment;
- Research environment;
- Research quality;
- International outlook;
- Knowledge transfer to industry.
This 2027 edition places Mines Saint-Étienne at 667th out of nearly 2,300 institutions across 118 countries and territories. This progress is the crowning achievement of a collective commitment by faculty-researchers, PhD students, students, staff, and academic, industrial, and institutional partners.
Strong results across key indicators
The ranking details reveal the school’s solid standing in several key areas.
- Research: Mines Saint-Étienne is among the top 500 institutions worldwide for its research environment. The school is also making progress in the quality and impact of its scientific publications.
- Teaching: the school confirms its position among the top 200 institutions in the world.
- Industry relations: Mines Saint-Étienne’s long-standing proximity to the socio-economic world is also recognized, with a place among the top 350 worldwide in the “Industry” pillar.
Appearing in the top third of the THE rankings strengthens the international visibility and reach of Mines Saint-Étienne. This result also highlights the school’s leading role in the industry of tomorrow, both through the practical applications of its research and its support for businesses and graduate employability.
