While universities in the US and Europe have a strong grip on global rankings, they will do well to avoid becoming complacent.

Universities in India, Russia and especially China are making big strides according to the Times Higher Education BRICS & Emerging Economies University Rankings 2017.

China has the highest density of leading universities in the developing world.

The country dominates the list, taking 52 spots in the top 300.

Meanwhile Fudan University rose 11 places to sixth this year, and Peking and Tsinghua universities keep hold of the top two spots for the fourth year running. on to the top two spots for the fourth year running.

Meanwhile the Indian Institute of Science broke into the top 15 for the first time this year due to boosts in its teaching environment and research influence.

Here is the list of the top 22 universities in the emerging world: