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Michigan State University

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Michigan State University, East Lansing United States

Ranking

# 161QS World University Rankings

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About Michigan State University

Founded in 1855 as the nation's pioneer land-grant institution, Michigan State University is committed to pushing the boundaries of discovery and forging enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges. MSU is among the top research...
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About Michigan State University

Founded in 1855 as the nation's pioneer land-grant institution, Michigan State University is committed to pushing the boundaries of discovery and forging enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges. MSU is among the top research...
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University information

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Rankings & Ratings

Michigan State University is one of the top public universities in East Lansing, United States. It is ranked #161 in QS World University Rankings 2026.

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  • 2012
    #174
  • 2014
    #171
  • 2015
    #=195
  • 2016
    #164
  • 2017
    #=160
  • 2018
    #=149
  • 2019
    #=141
  • 2020
    #144
  • 2021
    #157
  • 2022
    #157
  • 2023
    #159
  • 2024
    #136
  • 2025
    #=152
  • 2026
    #161

Ranking criteria

Overall
60.9
Academic Reputation
67.3
Citations per Faculty
61.2
Employment Outcomes
75.6
Employer Reputation
62.9
Faculty Student Ratio
13.9
International Faculty Ratio
67.2
International Research Network
97.6
International Student Diversity
27.3
International Student Ratio
21.1
Sustainability
94.2

QS World University Rankings

  • 2012
    #174
  • 2014
    #171
  • 2015
    #=195
  • 2016
    #164
  • 2017
    #=160
  • 2018
    #=149
  • 2019
    #=141
  • 2020
    #144
  • 2021
    #157
  • 2022
    #157
  • 2023
    #159
  • 2024
    #136
  • 2025
    #=152
  • 2026
    #161

Campus locations

campus

Michigan State University Campus

220 Trowbridge Road

East Lansing

US

48824

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