THE Awards Arab World 2025
“We have always been clear at THE that excellence can be found in universities of all sizes and missions. Rankings certainly offer one important, data-driven measure of esteem, but we know that higher education institutions are made up of teams and individuals displaying creativity and endeavour in an abundance which cannot always be captured by metrics or surveys.
For this year's THE Awards Arab World to have received close to 700 submissions – nearly twice as many as last year – is a sure sign of the sector’s vibrancy in the region, and its resilience in the face of obstacles which to the outside observer seem sometimes insurmountable.
This year’s 80 finalists exemplified these values in spades, and their efforts rightly add to the esteem of the region’s universities. Such inspiring achievements offer hope that, even in times of darkness, our brightest minds can signal a path to a more peaceful and prosperous future.”
– Chris Havergal, editor, THE
The winners were announced on 25 November 2025 in Amman, Jordan. Below you will find the shortlist – click on a finalist’s name to read an abridged version of their submission.
Photos from the ceremony are available in our Flickr album here.
Finalists themselves can access all official promotional materials here .
Learn more about our winners in this special publication .