Subject rankings

Despite Asia’s success elsewhere, its leading universities are still struggling to compete globally in arts and humanities. Patrick Jack asks whether that needs to change for them to be considered world-class

There is no single or ‘correct’ way to rank universities – and that’s a very good thing, writes Phil Baty

Subject rankings are diversifying, with more representation outside the US and UK, but old elite still take top places

Saudi Arabia and the UK make gains while the US stagnates