The University of Texas at San Antonio Health Science Center has been recognized among the top 2.4% of universities worldwide in the 2025 Center for World University Rankings (CWUR), reaffirming its position as a global leader in biomedical discovery and innovation.
Ranked No. 495 globally out of more than 21,000 institutions and No. 125 nationally — the Health Science Center’s standing highlights its impact far beyond South Texas. Its research rank of No. 468 underscores its influence in high-impact scientific publications that are shaping the future of health.
“This recognition affirms that our daily pursuit of scientific discovery is changing lives,” said Robert A. Hromas, MD, FACP, dean of the Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine. “What begins in our laboratories extends far beyond San Antonio to improve health for people across South Texas and around the world.”
The Center for World University Rankings measures its rankings based on objective indicators including the quality of education, alumni employment, faculty distinctions, and research performance.
Breakthrough discoveries driving global health impact
UT San Antonio Health Science Center researchers are accelerating the science that redefines what’s possible in medicine. Recent breakthroughs include:
- Longevity science: Discovery that strong T-cell regeneration, driven by the gene TCF7, can add up to 15.5 years of survival — reshaping the way we view aging and resilience.
- Brain cancer treatment: A pioneering combination of radiation and senolytic drugs to eliminate tumor-supporting cells, opening new possibilities for treating glioblastoma, one of the deadliest cancers.
- Alzheimer’s prediction: Using Framingham Heart Study data, researchers found that small dense LDL cholesterol raises Alzheimer’s risk, while healthy HDL may protect — suggesting that a routine blood test could help detect risk earlier.
These advances strengthen UT San Antonio’s reputation as a powerhouse of medical research, discovery, and innovation.
A growing force in global higher education
The UT San Antonio Health Science Center has graduated more than 45,000 alumni who lead change across medicine, nursing, dentistry, health professions, public health, and biomedical science. In September, the institution merged with The University of Texas at San Antonio, creating a world-class university with 40,000 students, 17,000 employees, and $486 million in annual research expenditures.
Together, they form one of the nation’s most dynamic universities — where discovery, education, and patient care converge to shape the future of health.