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Craig OCallaghan

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Out Now! QS World University Rankings

Want to study at one of the world's top 100 universities? The QS World University Rankings offers an annually updated list of the top universities worldwide. We will be revealing which of these made the top 100. 

The 2026 edition of the QS World University Rankings is once again topped by Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) with Imperial College London ranked in second place, above Stanford University and the University of Oxford.

To find out how universities are assessed and ranked, and how this information can help you find the right university for you, read our methodology.

Here’s a complete rundown of the world’s top 100 universities. 

Rank
University
Location
1

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Cambridge, United States
2

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London, United Kingdom
3

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Stanford, United States
4

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Oxford, United Kingdom
5

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Cambridge, United States
6

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Cambridge, United Kingdom
7

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Zürich, Switzerland
8

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, Singapore
9

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UCLLondon
London, United Kingdom
10

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Pasadena, United States

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As Head of Content, Craig is responsible for all articles and guides published across TopUniversities and TopMBA. He has nearly 10 years of experience writing for a student audience and extensive knowledge of universities and study programs around the world.

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