The University of Oxford has been ranked as the world's top university for the ninth consecutive year, followed by MIT, Harvard, and Princeton. European universities are experiencing a decline, with many slipping in rankings, while Asian institutions are improving. The top three European universities are all from the UK, with notable mentions from Germany and Switzerland. Despite declines, some countries like Germany have seen improvements, particularly with the Technical University of Munich achieving a record ranking. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)