”Nicolae Testemitanu” University advances in the Uniranks Ranking

In 2025, Nicolae Testemitanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy climbed to 3rd place among the 28 educational institutions of the country included in the UNIRANKS (World's Largest University Rankings 2026 (https://www.uniranks.com/ranking?country=Moldova) ranking, compared to 4th place in the previous year. At the same time, our university advanced by 484 positions worldwide and reached 4768th position in the ranking. (NOTE: this ranking also includes universities that have been absorbed by other institutions).

UNIRANKS assesses the world’s top higher education institutions on criteria such as performance, global presence and academic excellence. The ranking appreciates the institutions that excel in shaping the future of education through innovation, leadership and impactful contributions. Designed to complement global ranking systems, the UNIRANKS rankings recognise universities that stand out for their achievements in teaching, research, engagement and institutional sustainability. By recognising excellence in these key areas, the rankings aim to inspire continuous development and set new standards in higher education worldwide.

UNIRANKS focuses on the following criteria: Research Excellence, Academic Excellence, Teaching Excellence, Employability Excellence, Global Engagement, Social Impact, Campus Excellence, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Environmental Impact, Facilities Excellence, Online Learning Excellence and Subject-Specific Excellence.

The ranking is a global ranking tool that ensures equity, rigorous academic standards and improved employment prospects for students. The platform integrates the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals into each of its main indicators by incorporating sub-indicators that align with these global goals. This integration ensures that the pursuit of sustainable development is a core aspect of the ranking, highlighting the importance of addressing social, economic and environmental challenges in higher education institutions.

Data collection and analysis is carried out through 5 methods and includes 37,383 international universities and over 2.5 million academics registered on the respective ranking platform. UNIRANKS is also the first platform to focus on the latest university ranking mechanisms, introducing the concept of open ranking and highlighting modern methodologies based on transparency and equality.

UNIRANKS is a global higher education initiative, based in the US, that is redefining how universities are evaluated, ranked and connected with students, educators and institutions. Founded on principles of transparency, inclusion and collaboration, UNIRANKS is the world's largest open ranking system, empowering students and universities in over 190 countries.