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QS World University Rankings 2026: Top global universities

Discover the top universities around the world with the QS World University Rankings 2026.

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.

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QS World University Rankings 2026: Top global universities

Discover the top universities around the world with the QS World University Rankings 2026.

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.

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1001-1200
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n/a
Research & Discovery
Citations per Faculty
6.8
Academic Reputation
20.1
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
17.3
Employability
Employer Reputation
14.4
Employment Outcomes
5
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
19.7
International Research Network
35.9
International Faculty Ratio
43.9
International Student Diversity
23
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
42.6
1001-1200
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6.8
20.1
17.3
14.4
5
42.6
1001-1200
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n/a
Research & Discovery
Citations per Faculty
18.6
Academic Reputation
14.5
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
11.7
Employability
Employer Reputation
12.2
Employment Outcomes
5
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
12
International Research Network
45.8
International Faculty Ratio
6.8
International Student Diversity
15
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
49.7
1001-1200
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18.6
14.5
11.7
12.2
5
49.7
1001-1200
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n/a
Research & Discovery
Citations per Faculty
1.4
Academic Reputation
8.5
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
63.1
Employability
Employer Reputation
8.2
Employment Outcomes
64.4
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
38.6
International Research Network
6.1
International Faculty Ratio
15.8
International Student Diversity
44.1
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
17
1001-1200
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1.4
8.5
63.1
8.2
64.4
17
1001-1200
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Birmingham, United States
QS stars QS Stars
n/a
Research & Discovery
Citations per Faculty
24.1
Academic Reputation
7.3
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
62.6
Employability
Employer Reputation
4.6
Employment Outcomes
5
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
n/a
International Research Network
57.2
International Faculty Ratio
n/a
International Student Diversity
n/a
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
35.6
1001-1200
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Birmingham, United States
QS stars QS Stars
24.1
7.3
62.6
4.6
5
35.6
1001-1200
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Ramadi, Iraq
QS stars QS Stars
n/a
Research & Discovery
Citations per Faculty
3
Academic Reputation
25.3
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
27.2
Employability
Employer Reputation
15.4
Employment Outcomes
5.6
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
1.8
International Research Network
25.9
International Faculty Ratio
3.5
International Student Diversity
6.3
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
31.7
1001-1200
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Ramadi, Iraq
QS stars QS Stars
3
25.3
27.2
15.4
5.6
31.7
1001-1200
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Fayetteville, United States
QS stars QS Stars
n/a
Research & Discovery
Citations per Faculty
19
Academic Reputation
8.4
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
7.8
Employability
Employer Reputation
7.4
Employment Outcomes
34.4
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
4.4
International Research Network
67.8
International Faculty Ratio
9.2
International Student Diversity
3.5
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
45.1
1001-1200
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Fayetteville, United States
QS stars QS Stars
19
8.4
7.8
7.4
34.4
45.1
1001-1200
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Beirut, Lebanon
QS stars QS Stars
n/a
Research & Discovery
Citations per Faculty
3.6
Academic Reputation
8
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
49.8
Employability
Employer Reputation
21.2
Employment Outcomes
3.8
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
26.9
International Research Network
14.4
International Faculty Ratio
20.5
International Student Diversity
31.2
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
33.6
1001-1200
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Beirut, Lebanon
QS stars QS Stars
3.6
8
49.8
21.2
3.8
33.6
1001-1200
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Preston, United Kingdom
QS stars 4 QS Stars
n/a
Research & Discovery
Citations per Faculty
7.1
Academic Reputation
6.5
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
12.4
Employability
Employer Reputation
9.3
Employment Outcomes
3.3
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
78.4
International Research Network
56.9
International Faculty Ratio
43.2
International Student Diversity
80.5
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
35.5
1001-1200
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Preston, United Kingdom
QS stars 4 QS Stars
7.1
6.5
12.4
9.3
3.3
35.5
1001-1200
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Colombo,, Sri Lanka
QS stars QS Stars
n/a
Research & Discovery
Citations per Faculty
6.1
Academic Reputation
15.1
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
3.3
Employability
Employer Reputation
20.9
Employment Outcomes
76
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
1.5
International Research Network
20.7
International Faculty Ratio
1.2
International Student Diversity
5.9
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
61.1
1001-1200
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Colombo,, Sri Lanka
QS stars QS Stars
6.1
15.1
3.3
20.9
76
61.1
1001-1200
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Denver, United States
QS stars QS Stars
n/a
Research & Discovery
Citations per Faculty
12.7
Academic Reputation
7.8
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
43.6
Employability
Employer Reputation
12.2
Employment Outcomes
37.5
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
14.2
International Research Network
31.8
International Faculty Ratio
6
International Student Diversity
20.2
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
49.5
1001-1200
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Denver, United States
QS stars QS Stars
12.7
7.8
43.6
12.2
37.5
49.5
1001-1200
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Bilbao, Spain
QS stars QS Stars
n/a
Research & Discovery
Citations per Faculty
14.3
Academic Reputation
8.9
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
7.4
Employability
Employer Reputation
29.8
Employment Outcomes
52.2
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
29.9
International Research Network
29.1
International Faculty Ratio
8.8
International Student Diversity
35.8
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
31.6
1001-1200
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Bilbao, Spain
QS stars QS Stars
14.3
8.9
7.4
29.8
52.2
31.6
1001-1200
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London, United Kingdom
QS stars QS Stars
n/a
Research & Discovery
Citations per Faculty
9.5
Academic Reputation
3.9
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
2.6
Employability
Employer Reputation
6.5
Employment Outcomes
14.1
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
99.8
International Research Network
34.5
International Faculty Ratio
83.3
International Student Diversity
99.8
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
29.5
1001-1200
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London, United Kingdom
QS stars QS Stars
9.5
3.9
2.6
6.5
14.1
29.5
1001-1200
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Hradec KrƔlovƩ, Czechia
QS stars QS Stars
n/a
Research & Discovery
Citations per Faculty
13.3
Academic Reputation
5.8
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
24.8
Employability
Employer Reputation
6.9
Employment Outcomes
5.2
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
6.2
International Research Network
49.4
International Faculty Ratio
60.2
International Student Diversity
10.5
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
23
1001-1200
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Hradec KrƔlovƩ, Czechia
QS stars QS Stars
13.3
5.8
24.8
6.9
5.2
23
1001-1200
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Ibadan, Nigeria
QS stars QS Stars
n/a
Research & Discovery
Citations per Faculty
7.3
Academic Reputation
11.6
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
6.4
Employability
Employer Reputation
16.6
Employment Outcomes
76.2
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
n/a
International Research Network
64.8
International Faculty Ratio
n/a
International Student Diversity
n/a
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
41.9
1001-1200
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Ibadan, Nigeria
QS stars QS Stars
7.3
11.6
6.4
16.6
76.2
41.9
1001-1200
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Moscow, United States
QS stars QS Stars
n/a
Research & Discovery
Citations per Faculty
36.9
Academic Reputation
3.5
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
15.4
Employability
Employer Reputation
1.6
Employment Outcomes
7.5
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
12.2
International Research Network
32
International Faculty Ratio
8.6
International Student Diversity
9.3
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
41.7
1001-1200
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Moscow, United States
QS stars QS Stars
36.9
3.5
15.4
1.6
7.5
41.7
1001-1200
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Ioannina, Greece
QS stars QS Stars
n/a
Research & Discovery
Citations per Faculty
32
Academic Reputation
9.4
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
1.9
Employability
Employer Reputation
5.6
Employment Outcomes
3.6
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
7.5
International Research Network
55.7
International Faculty Ratio
2
International Student Diversity
11.9
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
36.5
1001-1200
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Ioannina, Greece
QS stars QS Stars
32
9.4
1.9
5.6
3.6
36.5
1001-1200
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Isfahan, Iran
QS stars QS Stars
n/a
Research & Discovery
Citations per Faculty
30.7
Academic Reputation
7.7
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
4.9
Employability
Employer Reputation
10.7
Employment Outcomes
4.7
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
2.5
International Research Network
52.8
International Faculty Ratio
n/a
International Student Diversity
2.1
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
27.7
1001-1200
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Isfahan, Iran
QS stars QS Stars
30.7
7.7
4.9
10.7
4.7
27.7
1001-1200
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Karachi, Pakistan
QS stars QS Stars
n/a
Research & Discovery
Citations per Faculty
10.4
Academic Reputation
14.5
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
2
Employability
Employer Reputation
19.2
Employment Outcomes
51.2
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
1.2
International Research Network
48.4
International Faculty Ratio
4.7
International Student Diversity
1.1
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
31.3
1001-1200
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Karachi, Pakistan
QS stars QS Stars
10.4
14.5
2
19.2
51.2
31.3
1001-1200
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Lagos, Nigeria
QS stars QS Stars
n/a
Research & Discovery
Citations per Faculty
5.2
Academic Reputation
9.4
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
2.5
Employability
Employer Reputation
16.5
Employment Outcomes
90.4
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
n/a
International Research Network
45.9
International Faculty Ratio
n/a
International Student Diversity
n/a
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
36.6
1001-1200
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Lagos, Nigeria
QS stars QS Stars
5.2
9.4
2.5
16.5
90.4
36.6
1001-1200
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Louisville, United States
QS stars QS Stars
n/a
Research & Discovery
Citations per Faculty
13.3
Academic Reputation
3.9
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
43.8
Employability
Employer Reputation
4.2
Employment Outcomes
9.8
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
5.9
International Research Network
59.6
International Faculty Ratio
21.8
International Student Diversity
11.3
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
39.5
1001-1200
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Louisville, United States
QS stars QS Stars
13.3
3.9
43.8
4.2
9.8
39.5
1001-1200
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Oxford, United States
QS stars QS Stars
n/a
Research & Discovery
Citations per Faculty
12
Academic Reputation
4.6
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
78
Employability
Employer Reputation
3.2
Employment Outcomes
9.2
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
5.1
International Research Network
47.6
International Faculty Ratio
5.2
International Student Diversity
10.4
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
35.9
1001-1200
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Oxford, United States
QS stars QS Stars
12
4.6
78
3.2
9.2
35.9
1001-1200
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Kansas City, United States
QS stars QS Stars
n/a
Research & Discovery
Citations per Faculty
25.7
Academic Reputation
5.1
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
21.9
Employability
Employer Reputation
9.5
Employment Outcomes
13.4
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
31.3
International Research Network
26.4
International Faculty Ratio
6.9
International Student Diversity
23.5
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
30.8
1001-1200
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Kansas City, United States
QS stars QS Stars
25.7
5.1
21.9
9.5
13.4
30.8
1001-1200
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Murcia, Spain
QS stars QS Stars
n/a
Research & Discovery
Citations per Faculty
14.9
Academic Reputation
15.3
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
24.9
Employability
Employer Reputation
5.4
Employment Outcomes
4.9
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
7
International Research Network
77.9
International Faculty Ratio
n/a
International Student Diversity
12.2
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
64.4
1001-1200
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Murcia, Spain
QS stars QS Stars
14.9
15.3
24.9
5.4
4.9
64.4
1001-1200
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Nairobi, Kenya
QS stars QS Stars
n/a
Research & Discovery
Citations per Faculty
2.6
Academic Reputation
12.8
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
25.7
Employability
Employer Reputation
13.7
Employment Outcomes
95.6
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
n/a
International Research Network
48.7
International Faculty Ratio
n/a
International Student Diversity
n/a
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
39.1
1001-1200
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Nairobi, Kenya
QS stars QS Stars
2.6
12.8
25.7
13.7
95.6
39.1
1001-1200
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n/a
Research & Discovery
Citations per Faculty
47.2
Academic Reputation
5.6
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
4.2
Employability
Employer Reputation
3.4
Employment Outcomes
1.8
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
4.2
International Research Network
33.3
International Faculty Ratio
2
International Student Diversity
8.7
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
41.2
1001-1200
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47.2
5.6
4.2
3.4
1.8
41.2
1001-1200
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Reno, United States
QS stars QS Stars
n/a
Research & Discovery
Citations per Faculty
24.4
Academic Reputation
6.4
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
24.2
Employability
Employer Reputation
6.5
Employment Outcomes
13.9
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
4.1
International Research Network
62.9
International Faculty Ratio
23.4
International Student Diversity
3.3
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
48.1
1001-1200
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Reno, United States
QS stars QS Stars
24.4
6.4
24.2
6.5
13.9
48.1
1001-1200
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n/a
Research & Discovery
Citations per Faculty
16
Academic Reputation
12.5
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
8.2
Employability
Employer Reputation
9.6
Employment Outcomes
15.7
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
6.1
International Research Network
67.3
International Faculty Ratio
6.3
International Student Diversity
10
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
50.9
1001-1200
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16
12.5
8.2
9.6
15.7
50.9
1001-1200
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Durham, United States
QS stars QS Stars
n/a
Research & Discovery
Citations per Faculty
24.8
Academic Reputation
6
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
17.7
Employability
Employer Reputation
9.1
Employment Outcomes
13.3
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
4.9
International Research Network
32.4
International Faculty Ratio
11.7
International Student Diversity
3.9
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
47.1
1001-1200
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Durham, United States
QS stars QS Stars
24.8
6
17.7
9.1
13.3
47.1
1001-1200
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n/a
Research & Discovery
Citations per Faculty
19.6
Academic Reputation
6.7
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
7.7
Employability
Employer Reputation
7
Employment Outcomes
15.3
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
13.7
International Research Network
66.4
International Faculty Ratio
15.5
International Student Diversity
19.7
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
43.9
1001-1200
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19.6
6.7
7.7
7
15.3
43.9
1001-1200
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Parma, Italy
QS stars QS Stars
n/a
Research & Discovery
Citations per Faculty
33
Academic Reputation
13.6
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
4.5
Employability
Employer Reputation
5.8
Employment Outcomes
12.5
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
16.8
International Research Network
63
International Faculty Ratio
5.2
International Student Diversity
22.9
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
37
1001-1200
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Parma, Italy
QS stars QS Stars
33
13.6
4.5
5.8
12.5
37

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