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QS World University Rankings 2024: Top global universities

The 20th edition of the QS World University Rankings features 1,500 institutions across 104 locations and is the only ranking of its kind to emphasise employability and sustainability.

This year, we've implemented our largest-ever methodological enhancement, introducing three new metrics: Sustainability, Employment Outcomes and International Research Network. 

The results draw on the analysis of 17.5m academic papers and the expert opinions of over 240,000 academic faculty and employers. Massachusetts Institute of Technology celebrates twelve years at the top, the University of Cambridge retains 2nd place while the University of Oxford (3rd) climbs one position. 

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QS World University Rankings 2024: Top global universities

The 20th edition of the QS World University Rankings features 1,500 institutions across 104 locations and is the only ranking of its kind to emphasise employability and sustainability.

This year, we've implemented our largest-ever methodological enhancement, introducing three new metrics: Sustainability, Employment Outcomes and International Research Network. 

The results draw on the analysis of 17.5m academic papers and the expert opinions of over 240,000 academic faculty and employers. Massachusetts Institute of Technology celebrates twelve years at the top, the University of Cambridge retains 2nd place while the University of Oxford (3rd) climbs one position. 

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Published on: 27 June 2023

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1001-1200
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n/a
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
15.6
Citations per Faculty
6.6
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
3.5
Employability
Employer Reputation
10.7
Employment Outcomes
4.7
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
1.9
International Research Network
7.6
International Faculty Ratio
16
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
2.2
1001-1200
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15.6
6.6
3.5
10.7
4.7
2.2
1001-1200
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n/a
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
4.1
Citations per Faculty
1.4
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
73.5
Employability
Employer Reputation
2.5
Employment Outcomes
6.7
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
1.3
International Research Network
1
International Faculty Ratio
2.8
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
1.6
1001-1200
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4.1
1.4
73.5
2.5
6.7
1.6
1001-1200
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n/a
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
6.5
Citations per Faculty
1.1
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
17.5
Employability
Employer Reputation
5.2
Employment Outcomes
3.9
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
20
International Research Network
1
International Faculty Ratio
39.4
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
n/a
1001-1200
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6.5
1.1
17.5
5.2
3.9
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1001-1200
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San Nicolás de los Garza, Mexico
QS stars QS Stars
n/a
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
15.4
Citations per Faculty
1.8
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
2.2
Employability
Employer Reputation
12.5
Employment Outcomes
11.5
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
1.1
International Research Network
2.2
International Faculty Ratio
3.4
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
15.4
1001-1200
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San Nicolás de los Garza, Mexico
QS stars QS Stars
15.4
1.8
2.2
12.5
11.5
15.4
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
3.9
Citations per Faculty
1.4
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
43.2
Employability
Employer Reputation
7.2
Employment Outcomes
7.6
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
1.8
International Research Network
1
International Faculty Ratio
2.4
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
2.6
3.9
1.4
43.2
7.2
7.6
2.6
1001-1200
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n/a
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
21.4
Citations per Faculty
1.5
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
4.9
Employability
Employer Reputation
6.5
Employment Outcomes
3.9
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
1.1
International Research Network
1.1
International Faculty Ratio
3
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
8.4
1001-1200
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21.4
1.5
4.9
6.5
3.9
8.4
1001-1200
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n/a
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
10.3
Citations per Faculty
2.1
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
5.2
Employability
Employer Reputation
25.2
Employment Outcomes
6.4
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
1.3
International Research Network
1
International Faculty Ratio
4.3
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
6.2
1001-1200
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10.3
2.1
5.2
25.2
6.4
6.2
1001-1200
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Mexico City, Mexico
QS stars QS Stars
n/a
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
3.9
Citations per Faculty
1.1
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
20.1
Employability
Employer Reputation
26.5
Employment Outcomes
9.6
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
1.7
International Research Network
1
International Faculty Ratio
4.1
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
1.2
1001-1200
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Mexico City, Mexico
QS stars QS Stars
3.9
1.1
20.1
26.5
9.6
1.2
1001-1200
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Caracas, Venezuela
QS stars QS Stars
n/a
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
6.5
Citations per Faculty
1.1
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
5.2
Employability
Employer Reputation
14.6
Employment Outcomes
41.2
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
1.5
International Research Network
n/a
International Faculty Ratio
9.9
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
n/a
1001-1200
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Caracas, Venezuela
QS stars QS Stars
6.5
1.1
5.2
14.6
41.2
n/a
1001-1200
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Mendoza, Argentina
QS stars QS Stars
n/a
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
12.3
Citations per Faculty
1.7
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
21.1
Employability
Employer Reputation
6.2
Employment Outcomes
5.1
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
15.3
International Research Network
1.8
International Faculty Ratio
1.9
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
1.6
1001-1200
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Mendoza, Argentina
QS stars QS Stars
12.3
1.7
21.1
6.2
5.1
1.6
1001-1200
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San Luis , Argentina
QS stars QS Stars
n/a
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
4.1
Citations per Faculty
1.2
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
67.5
Employability
Employer Reputation
1.9
Employment Outcomes
5.1
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
n/a
International Research Network
1
International Faculty Ratio
n/a
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
1
1001-1200
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San Luis , Argentina
QS stars QS Stars
4.1
1.2
67.5
1.9
5.1
1
1001-1200
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n/a
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
5.4
Citations per Faculty
1.1
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
28.6
Employability
Employer Reputation
10.2
Employment Outcomes
21.5
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
1.8
International Research Network
1
International Faculty Ratio
1.4
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
3.4
1001-1200
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San Lorenzo, Paraguay
QS stars QS Stars
5.4
1.1
28.6
10.2
21.5
3.4
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
5.4
Citations per Faculty
1.4
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
78.8
Employability
Employer Reputation
2.7
Employment Outcomes
5.1
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
n/a
International Research Network
1
International Faculty Ratio
n/a
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
1
5.4
1.4
78.8
2.7
5.1
1
1001-1200
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n/a
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
10.8
Citations per Faculty
1.5
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
12.8
Employability
Employer Reputation
18.3
Employment Outcomes
9.6
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
2.5
International Research Network
1.1
International Faculty Ratio
10.4
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
1.1
1001-1200
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Heredia, Costa Rica
QS stars QS Stars
10.8
1.5
12.8
18.3
9.6
1.1
1001-1200
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n/a
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
10.7
Citations per Faculty
1.1
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
3.3
Employability
Employer Reputation
25.8
Employment Outcomes
9.9
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
1.8
International Research Network
1
International Faculty Ratio
16.6
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
1.3
10.7
1.1
3.3
25.8
9.9
1.3
1001-1200
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n/a
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
4.1
Citations per Faculty
1.1
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
49.1
Employability
Employer Reputation
24.1
Employment Outcomes
5
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
1.5
International Research Network
1
International Faculty Ratio
n/a
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
1
1001-1200
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Buenos Aires, Argentina
QS stars QS Stars
4.1
1.1
49.1
24.1
5
1
1001-1200
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Córdoba, Spain
QS stars QS Stars
n/a
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
10.6
Citations per Faculty
10.4
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
28
Employability
Employer Reputation
3.4
Employment Outcomes
4.3
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
n/a
International Research Network
33.3
International Faculty Ratio
n/a
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
n/a
1001-1200
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Córdoba, Spain
QS stars QS Stars
10.6
10.4
28
3.4
4.3
n/a
1001-1200
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León, Spain
QS stars QS Stars
n/a
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
5.7
Citations per Faculty
3.9
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
63.9
Employability
Employer Reputation
3.1
Employment Outcomes
8.1
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
4.4
International Research Network
4.5
International Faculty Ratio
3.5
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
n/a
1001-1200
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León, Spain
QS stars QS Stars
5.7
3.9
63.9
3.1
8.1
n/a
1001-1200
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n/a
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
10.3
Citations per Faculty
1.2
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
4.3
Employability
Employer Reputation
27.3
Employment Outcomes
16.1
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
2
International Research Network
1
International Faculty Ratio
3.4
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
1.5
1001-1200
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Lima, Peru
QS stars QS Stars
10.3
1.2
4.3
27.3
16.1
1.5
1001-1200
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n/a
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
16.2
Citations per Faculty
1.2
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
23
Employability
Employer Reputation
12.8
Employment Outcomes
10.4
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
1.8
International Research Network
1.2
International Faculty Ratio
1.3
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
2.3
1001-1200
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16.2
1.2
23
12.8
10.4
2.3
1001-1200
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San Pedro Garza García, Mexico
QS stars 4 QS Stars
n/a
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
12.2
Citations per Faculty
1.4
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
9.9
Employability
Employer Reputation
23.1
Employment Outcomes
9.2
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
1.5
International Research Network
1
International Faculty Ratio
8.6
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
1
1001-1200
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San Pedro Garza García, Mexico
QS stars 4 QS Stars
12.2
1.4
9.9
23.1
9.2
1
1001-1200
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n/a
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
10.6
Citations per Faculty
1.1
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
25.9
Employability
Employer Reputation
10.8
Employment Outcomes
13.9
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
n/a
International Research Network
1
International Faculty Ratio
n/a
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
n/a
1001-1200
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10.6
1.1
25.9
10.8
13.9
n/a
1001-1200
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Oviedo, Spain
QS stars QS Stars
n/a
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
12.6
Citations per Faculty
7.7
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
14.3
Employability
Employer Reputation
3.5
Employment Outcomes
4.3
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
n/a
International Research Network
24.8
International Faculty Ratio
n/a
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
7.2
1001-1200
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Oviedo, Spain
QS stars QS Stars
12.6
7.7
14.3
3.5
4.3
7.2
1001-1200
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San Juan, Puerto Rico
QS stars QS Stars
n/a
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
9.4
Citations per Faculty
2.1
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
11.4
Employability
Employer Reputation
6.2
Employment Outcomes
46.4
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
1.5
International Research Network
2.4
International Faculty Ratio
1.4
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
29.1
1001-1200
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San Juan, Puerto Rico
QS stars QS Stars
9.4
2.1
11.4
6.2
46.4
29.1
1001-1200
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Talca, Chile
QS stars QS Stars
n/a
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
11
Citations per Faculty
5.7
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
6.7
Employability
Employer Reputation
8.6
Employment Outcomes
6.8
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
1.4
International Research Network
3.8
International Faculty Ratio
22.5
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
7
1001-1200
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Talca, Chile
QS stars QS Stars
11
5.7
6.7
8.6
6.8
7
1001-1200
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Barranquilla, Colombia
QS stars QS Stars
n/a
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
9.8
Citations per Faculty
2.7
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
12.3
Employability
Employer Reputation
20.8
Employment Outcomes
9.2
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
1.3
International Research Network
1.7
International Faculty Ratio
8.3
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
1.7
1001-1200
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Barranquilla, Colombia
QS stars QS Stars
9.8
2.7
12.3
20.8
9.2
1.7
1001-1200
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Jesús María, Peru
QS stars QS Stars
n/a
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
7.3
Citations per Faculty
3.1
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
3.3
Employability
Employer Reputation
30.8
Employment Outcomes
7.7
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
3
International Research Network
1
International Faculty Ratio
18.2
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
1
1001-1200
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Jesús María, Peru
QS stars QS Stars
7.3
3.1
3.3
30.8
7.7
1
1001-1200
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Cali, Colombia
QS stars QS Stars
n/a
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
18.2
Citations per Faculty
2
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
8.1
Employability
Employer Reputation
15
Employment Outcomes
10
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
1.4
International Research Network
1.2
International Faculty Ratio
2.2
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
2.1
1001-1200
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Cali, Colombia
QS stars QS Stars
18.2
2
8.1
15
10
2.1
1001-1200
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n/a
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
12.4
Citations per Faculty
4.2
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
17.6
Employability
Employer Reputation
2.6
Employment Outcomes
4.6
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
1.3
International Research Network
10
International Faculty Ratio
1.7
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
1.6
12.4
4.2
17.6
2.6
4.6
1.6
1001-1200
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n/a
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
12.4
Citations per Faculty
16.1
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
16.3
Employability
Employer Reputation
5.1
Employment Outcomes
3.8
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
1.7
International Research Network
6.5
International Faculty Ratio
2.8
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
4
1001-1200
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12.4
16.1
16.3
5.1
3.8
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