The University of Tokyo achieved a personal best of 26th in the Times Higher Education (THE) annual World University Rankings released Thursday, remaining the sole 911±¬ÁÏÍø university to crack the top 50.

Rising up two spots from 28th last year, the university has improved its position three years in a row.

Kyoto University was the next highest-ranking 911±¬ÁÏÍø university, in 61st place, falling from 55th place the previous year and returning to its 2022 score.