2026 Times Higher Education Interdisciplinary Science Rankings
SUMMARY
Purdue University has been recognized by Times Higher Education as one of the top 10 universities in the world for interdisciplinary research excellence, ranking No. 10 globally, No. 1 in the Big Ten and No. 3 among U.S. public institutions. This distinction reflects two decades of intentional investment in people, facilities and collaborative research environments that bring together engineering, life sciences, computing, advanced manufacturing and other disciplines to solve complex global challenges. The ranking highlights Purdue’s strength in integrating research teams, elevating publication quality and visibility, and fostering a resilient ecosystem where innovation thrives across fields.
This content package is designed as an evergreen resource that campus partners can use throughout the year to showcase Purdue’s leadership in interdisciplinary science. Assets can be customized to support a wide range of communications, from academic programs and research centers to corporate partnerships and student recruitment. Copy may be tailored to highlight the programs, facilities or disciplinary strengths most relevant to your audience.
RESOURCES INCLUDE
- Social graphics
- Suggested social copy
- Press release
LINKS AND UTM PARAMETERS
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UTM Campaign: 2026 _Interdisciplinary_Science
UTM Medium: Social
UTM Source: Facebook, X, LinkedIn, Instagram
AVAILABLE ASSETS
The following assets are available for download and use.
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SOCIAL MEDIA GUIDANCE
POSTING TIPS
- Keep posts short and direct
- Link all posts back to the story
- Include photos or videos
- Use short URLS
SUGGESTED SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS
Facebook:
Purdue has earned a major honor from @timeshighereducation: We’re now ranked top 10 globally — and No. 1 in the Big Ten — for excellence in interdisciplinary science.
This recognition celebrates how Purdue researchers bring multiple fields together to create real-world impact in areas like quantum technology, advanced manufacturing, health innovation and physical AI.
Read the full release to learn more about the ranking: [link]
X:
Purdue ranks in the top 10 globally for interdisciplinary research excellence, according to @timeshighered. 🏆
We’re proud of the Boilermakers driving breakthroughs across fields that shape our world. Read more in the full release. 👇
Instagram:
A global recognition worth celebrating: Purdue is in the top 10 universities worldwide for interdisciplinary research excellence, according to @timeshighered. 🏆
Thank you to every #Boilermaker advancing breakthroughs at the intersections of engineering, life sciences, computing and beyond.
Read the full announcement: 🔗 in bio. 👆
LinkedIn:
Purdue University has been ranked top 10 in the world, No. 1 in the Big Ten and No. 3 among U.S. publics for interdisciplinary science by @times-higher-education.
This recognition highlights how Purdue brings together engineering, life sciences, computing, manufacturing and physical AI to accelerate discovery and drive impact.
Read the full announcement to explore the ranking and what it means for Purdue’s research enterprise: [link]