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QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025: Development Studies

Discover the top universities around the world for studying development studies according to the QS World University Rankings by Subject. 

Over 150 universities have been ranked this year for their development studies programmes, with the University of Sussex once again the best university in the world for development studies.  

The UK dominates the top 10 of this subject ranking, while the Australian National University is the sole Asia-Pacific representative in the top 10. 

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QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025: Development Studies

Discover the top universities around the world for studying development studies according to the QS World University Rankings by Subject. 

Over 150 universities have been ranked this year for their development studies programmes, with the University of Sussex once again the best university in the world for development studies.  

The UK dominates the top 10 of this subject ranking, while the Australian National University is the sole Asia-Pacific representative in the top 10. 

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Published on: 12 March 2025

Published on: 12 March 2025

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