For the fourth consecutive year, Adelphi University has been recognized as one of 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 one of just 171 colleges selected for inclusion in the THE 2026 rankings—placing it in the top 8 percent in the nation. Adelphi maintained its national ranking of 166 and ranks once again 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 interim president. “Our commitment to high-impact practices, scholarly achievement and global awareness is 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 the social sciences were also included in THE‘s annual rankings by subject.
See more information about all of Adelphi’s awards and recognitions.