QS World University Rankings 2026 | TopUniversities.com

Explore the world’s top universities

Over 1,500 of the world's top universities are included in the 2026 edition of the QS World University Rankings, with over 100 locations represented around the world.

For yet another year, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has been ranked as the best university in the world, while nearly 500 universities have improved their performance since last year.

Of these, the biggest climber is Sunway University in Malaysia, which has risen over 120 places.

Learn more about how the ranking is compiled by consulting our methodology.

For educators and sector professionals

Go beyond the rankings with expert analysis and industry trends, visit QS Insights Magazine

The 2027 edition of the rankings will be published at 00:01 BST on Thursday 18 June 2026. Please visit again then to explore the new results.

Over 1,500 of the world's top universities are included in the 2026 edition of the QS World University Rankings, with over 100 locations represented around the world.

For yet another year, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has been ranked as the best university in the world, while nearly 500 universities have improved their performance since last year.

For educators and sector professionals

Go beyond the rankings with expert analysis and industry trends, visit QS Insights Magazine

QS World University Rankings 2026 | TopUniversities.com

Explore the world’s top universities

The 2027 edition of the rankings will be published at 00:01 BST on Thursday 18 June 2026. Please visit again then to explore the new results.

Over 1,500 of the world's top universities are included in the 2026 edition of the QS World University Rankings, with over 100 locations represented around the world.

For yet another year, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has been ranked as the best university in the world, while nearly 500 universities have improved their performance since last year.

For educators and sector professionals

Go beyond the rankings with expert analysis and industry trends, visit QS Insights Magazine

Over 1,500 of the world's top universities are included in the 2026 edition of the QS World University Rankings, with over 100 locations represented around the world.

For yet another year, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has been ranked as the best university in the world, while nearly 500 universities have improved their performance since last year.

Of these, the biggest climber is Sunway University in Malaysia, which has risen over 120 places.

Learn more about how the ranking is compiled by consulting our methodology.

For educators and sector professionals

Go beyond the rankings with expert analysis and industry trends, visit QS Insights Magazine

The 2027 edition of the rankings will be published at 00:01 BST on Thursday 18 June 2026. Please visit again then to explore the new results.

Over 1,500 of the world's top universities are included in the 2026 edition of the QS World University Rankings, with over 100 locations represented around the world.

For yet another year, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has been ranked as the best university in the world, while nearly 500 universities have improved their performance since last year.

For educators and sector professionals

Go beyond the rankings with expert analysis and industry trends, visit QS Insights Magazine