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QS World University Rankings 2025: Top global universities

Discover the world's best universities with the QS World University Rankings 2025.

This year’s ranking is the largest ever, featuring over 1,500 universities across 105 higher education systems. The United States is the most represented country or territory, with 197 ranked institutions, followed by the United Kingdom with 90 and mainland China with 71. 

For the 13th consecutive year, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) maintains its reign at the top. Imperial College London jumps four places to take second and the University of Oxford and Harvard University are in third and fourth place respectively. The University of Cambridge rounds out the top five. 

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QS World University Rankings 2025: Top global universities

Discover the world's best universities with the QS World University Rankings 2025.

This year’s ranking is the largest ever, featuring over 1,500 universities across 105 higher education systems. The United States is the most represented country or territory, with 197 ranked institutions, followed by the United Kingdom with 90 and mainland China with 71. 

For the 13th consecutive year, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) maintains its reign at the top. Imperial College London jumps four places to take second and the University of Oxford and Harvard University are in third and fourth place respectively. The University of Cambridge rounds out the top five. 

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Published on: 04 June 2024

Published on: 04 June 2024

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82.1
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
100
Citations per Faculty
57.3
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
89.3
Employability
Employer Reputation
99.8
Employment Outcomes
99.9
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
29.7
International Research Network
87.4
International Faculty Ratio
10.1
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
98.3
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100
57.3
89.3
99.8
99.9
98.3
=50
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Kyoto, Japan
QS stars QS Stars
76
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
98.8
Citations per Faculty
39.3
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
94.2
Employability
Employer Reputation
99
Employment Outcomes
72.8
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
19
International Research Network
85.7
International Faculty Ratio
15.9
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
85.2
=50
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Kyoto, Japan
QS stars QS Stars
98.8
39.3
94.2
99
72.8
85.2
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
75.1
Citations per Faculty
43.1
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
84.1
Employability
Employer Reputation
94.1
Employment Outcomes
23.7
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
30.5
International Research Network
61.2
International Faculty Ratio
23.4
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
62.2
75.1
43.1
84.1
94.1
23.7
62.2
86
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Osaka City, Japan
QS stars QS Stars
63.5
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
82.4
Citations per Faculty
54.9
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
45.2
Employability
Employer Reputation
87
Employment Outcomes
33
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
12.2
International Research Network
68.2
International Faculty Ratio
23.9
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
68
86
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Osaka City, Japan
QS stars QS Stars
82.4
54.9
45.2
87
33
68
107
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Sendai City, Japan
QS stars QS Stars
58.8
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
73.8
Citations per Faculty
23.9
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
97.8
Employability
Employer Reputation
82.8
Employment Outcomes
22.6
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
11.4
International Research Network
68.3
International Faculty Ratio
14.1
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
78.6
107
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Sendai City, Japan
QS stars QS Stars
73.8
23.9
97.8
82.8
22.6
78.6
=152
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Nagoya, Japan
QS stars QS Stars
51.9
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
63.2
Citations per Faculty
25.4
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
84.7
Employability
Employer Reputation
65.8
Employment Outcomes
21.5
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
19.6
International Research Network
64.8
International Faculty Ratio
14.5
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
75
=152
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Nagoya, Japan
QS stars QS Stars
63.2
25.4
84.7
65.8
21.5
75
=167
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Fukuoka City, Japan
QS stars QS Stars
50.3
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
58.3
Citations per Faculty
27.9
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
78.4
Employability
Employer Reputation
66.5
Employment Outcomes
15.1
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
14.1
International Research Network
69.9
International Faculty Ratio
18.7
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
77.6
=167
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Fukuoka City, Japan
QS stars QS Stars
58.3
27.9
78.4
66.5
15.1
77.6
173
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Sapporo, Japan
QS stars QS Stars
49.8
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
59
Citations per Faculty
26
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
76.2
Employability
Employer Reputation
63.3
Employment Outcomes
15.5
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
12.1
International Research Network
77.7
International Faculty Ratio
18.7
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
78.1
173
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Sapporo, Japan
QS stars QS Stars
59
26
76.2
63.3
15.5
78.1
=181
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Tokyo, Japan
QS stars QS Stars
48.5
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
60.7
Citations per Faculty
3.8
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
23.5
Employability
Employer Reputation
96.1
Employment Outcomes
83.7
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
28
International Research Network
66.4
International Faculty Ratio
27.9
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
56.1
=181
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Tokyo, Japan
QS stars QS Stars
60.7
3.8
23.5
96.1
83.7
56.1
188
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Tokyo, Japan
QS stars QS Stars
47.4
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
53
Citations per Faculty
5.1
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
57.2
Employability
Employer Reputation
91.6
Employment Outcomes
91.4
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
10.2
International Research Network
57.5
International Faculty Ratio
9.4
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
59
188
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Tokyo, Japan
QS stars QS Stars
53
5.1
57.2
91.6
91.4
59
=377
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Tsukuba City, Japan
QS stars QS Stars
31.1
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
36.6
Citations per Faculty
17.3
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
54.7
Employability
Employer Reputation
22.5
Employment Outcomes
9.8
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
19.3
International Research Network
66.9
International Faculty Ratio
12.4
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
63.4
=377
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Tsukuba City, Japan
QS stars QS Stars
36.6
17.3
54.7
22.5
9.8
63.4
465
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Kobe City, Japan
QS stars QS Stars
25.8
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
28.4
Citations per Faculty
11.4
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
43.9
Employability
Employer Reputation
33.2
Employment Outcomes
15
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
5.6
International Research Network
55
International Faculty Ratio
7
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
49.8
465
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Kobe City, Japan
QS stars QS Stars
28.4
11.4
43.9
33.2
15
49.8
=474
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Higashihiroshima City, Japan
QS stars QS Stars
25.2
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
24.1
Citations per Faculty
8.9
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
75.9
Employability
Employer Reputation
12.3
Employment Outcomes
6.9
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
12.9
International Research Network
70.1
International Faculty Ratio
13.2
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
50.8
=474
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Higashihiroshima City, Japan
QS stars QS Stars
24.1
8.9
75.9
12.3
6.9
50.8
=539
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Kunitachi City, Japan
QS stars QS Stars
22.8
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
14.4
Citations per Faculty
2.1
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
30.8
Employability
Employer Reputation
73
Employment Outcomes
51.9
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
20
International Research Network
7.5
International Faculty Ratio
19.8
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
1.1
=539
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Kunitachi City, Japan
QS stars QS Stars
14.4
2.1
30.8
73
51.9
1.1
641-650
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n/a
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
16.6
Citations per Faculty
3.1
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
7.8
Employability
Employer Reputation
55.7
Employment Outcomes
3.9
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
9.6
International Research Network
30.9
International Faculty Ratio
28.4
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
39.5
641-650
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Kyoto, Japan
QS stars QS Stars
16.6
3.1
7.8
55.7
3.9
39.5
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
11.8
Citations per Faculty
17.7
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
100
Employability
Employer Reputation
6.5
Employment Outcomes
2
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
13.4
International Research Network
21.9
International Faculty Ratio
2.4
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
1.6
11.8
17.7
100
6.5
2
1.6
751-760
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Kagurazaka, Japan
QS stars QS Stars
n/a
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
10.4
Citations per Faculty
10
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
9.4
Employability
Employer Reputation
51.5
Employment Outcomes
41
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
3.7
International Research Network
20.3
International Faculty Ratio
12.5
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
2.4
751-760
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Kagurazaka, Japan
QS stars QS Stars
10.4
10
9.4
51.5
41
2.4
771-780
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Chiba City, Japan
QS stars QS Stars
n/a
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
16.6
Citations per Faculty
8.8
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
66.1
Employability
Employer Reputation
8.5
Employment Outcomes
3.8
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
4.3
International Research Network
28.9
International Faculty Ratio
7.5
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
8.7
771-780
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Chiba City, Japan
QS stars QS Stars
16.6
8.8
66.1
8.5
3.8
8.7
851-900
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Nagasaki City, Japan
QS stars QS Stars
n/a
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
6.9
Citations per Faculty
6.3
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
81
Employability
Employer Reputation
2.3
Employment Outcomes
3
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
4.7
International Research Network
49.2
International Faculty Ratio
5.8
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
2.1
851-900
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Nagasaki City, Japan
QS stars QS Stars
6.9
6.3
81
2.3
3
2.1
851-900
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Okayama City, Japan
QS stars QS Stars
n/a
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
8.9
Citations per Faculty
7.7
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
61.3
Employability
Employer Reputation
3.7
Employment Outcomes
2.9
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
6.3
International Research Network
52.5
International Faculty Ratio
6.1
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
14.5
851-900
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Okayama City, Japan
QS stars QS Stars
8.9
7.7
61.3
3.7
2.9
14.5
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
13.8
Citations per Faculty
30.5
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
12.9
Employability
Employer Reputation
7.4
Employment Outcomes
1.9
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
7.1
International Research Network
40.4
International Faculty Ratio
5.4
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
1.3
13.8
30.5
12.9
7.4
1.9
1.3
901-950
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Kanazawa, Japan
QS stars QS Stars
n/a
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
10.5
Citations per Faculty
12.2
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
55.1
Employability
Employer Reputation
3.9
Employment Outcomes
1.8
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
5.8
International Research Network
31.9
International Faculty Ratio
8.1
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
1.6
901-950
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Kanazawa, Japan
QS stars QS Stars
10.5
12.2
55.1
3.9
1.8
1.6
901-950
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n/a
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
12.4
Citations per Faculty
6.5
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
51.3
Employability
Employer Reputation
11.6
Employment Outcomes
5.9
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
3.1
International Research Network
29.3
International Faculty Ratio
4.6
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
1.1
901-950
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12.4
6.5
51.3
11.6
5.9
1.1
901-950
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n/a
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
6.1
Citations per Faculty
2.5
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
2.6
Employability
Employer Reputation
8.3
Employment Outcomes
1.9
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
99.4
International Research Network
3.7
International Faculty Ratio
99.9
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
1
901-950
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6.1
2.5
2.6
8.3
1.9
1
901-950
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Yokohama City, Japan
QS stars QS Stars
n/a
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
3.4
Citations per Faculty
10.3
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
96.2
Employability
Employer Reputation
2.4
Employment Outcomes
3.1
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
2.4
International Research Network
10.5
International Faculty Ratio
5.4
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
1
901-950
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Yokohama City, Japan
QS stars QS Stars
3.4
10.3
96.2
2.4
3.1
1
951-1000
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Kumamoto City, Japan
QS stars QS Stars
n/a
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
7.1
Citations per Faculty
12.6
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
55.2
Employability
Employer Reputation
2.8
Employment Outcomes
2.9
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
3.5
International Research Network
35.1
International Faculty Ratio
7.2
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
8
951-1000
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Kumamoto City, Japan
QS stars QS Stars
7.1
12.6
55.2
2.8
2.9
8
951-1000
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Niigata City, Japan
QS stars QS Stars
n/a
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
4.9
Citations per Faculty
3.8
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
85.3
Employability
Employer Reputation
3.2
Employment Outcomes
5.7
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
3.1
International Research Network
18.4
International Faculty Ratio
4.6
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
1.8
951-1000
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Niigata City, Japan
QS stars QS Stars
4.9
3.8
85.3
3.2
5.7
1.8
951-1000
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Tokyo, Japan
QS stars QS Stars
n/a
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
12.7
Citations per Faculty
1.8
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
21.9
Employability
Employer Reputation
19.9
Employment Outcomes
11.7
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
10.8
International Research Network
8.6
International Faculty Ratio
34.5
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
5.2
951-1000
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Tokyo, Japan
QS stars QS Stars
12.7
1.8
21.9
19.9
11.7
5.2
1001-1200
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Gifu City, Japan
QS stars QS Stars
n/a
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
6.6
Citations per Faculty
7.6
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
57.9
Employability
Employer Reputation
2.3
Employment Outcomes
1.8
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
3.3
International Research Network
20.6
International Faculty Ratio
4.3
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
3.1
1001-1200
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Gifu City, Japan
QS stars QS Stars
6.6
7.6
57.9
2.3
1.8
3.1
1001-1200
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Maebashi, Japan
QS stars QS Stars
n/a
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
3.5
Citations per Faculty
4.7
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
85.8
Employability
Employer Reputation
1.9
Employment Outcomes
1.9
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
3.2
International Research Network
8.7
International Faculty Ratio
4
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
1
1001-1200
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Maebashi, Japan
QS stars QS Stars
3.5
4.7
85.8
1.9
1.9
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