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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 yearā€™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 yearā€™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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Academic Reputation
Citations per Faculty
Learning Experience
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Employability
Employer Reputation
Employment Outcomes
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
International Research Network
International Faculty Ratio
Sustainability
Sustainability Score

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SĆ£o Paulo, Brazil
QS stars QS Stars
61.6
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
92.8
Citations per Faculty
28.5
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
21.4
Employability
Employer Reputation
74.6
Employment Outcomes
97.9
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
2.1
International Research Network
95.9
International Faculty Ratio
6.8
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
93.6
92
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SĆ£o Paulo, Brazil
QS stars QS Stars
92.8
28.5
21.4
74.6
97.9
93.6
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
71.8
Citations per Faculty
24.3
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
14.7
Employability
Employer Reputation
40.3
Employment Outcomes
25.1
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
2.7
International Research Network
85.4
International Faculty Ratio
10.7
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
65.9
71.8
24.3
14.7
40.3
25.1
65.9
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35.8
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
61.9
Citations per Faculty
7.8
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
13.7
Employability
Employer Reputation
23.3
Employment Outcomes
81.4
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
1.5
International Research Network
79.7
International Faculty Ratio
7.6
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
59.6
=304
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61.9
7.8
13.7
23.3
81.4
59.6
=489
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Sao Paulo, Brazil
QS stars QS Stars
24.5
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
41.1
Citations per Faculty
16.2
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
13
Employability
Employer Reputation
25.8
Employment Outcomes
1.5
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
2.7
International Research Network
70.9
International Faculty Ratio
5.9
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
14.5
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Sao Paulo, Brazil
QS stars QS Stars
41.1
16.2
13
25.8
1.5
14.5
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
32.4
Citations per Faculty
7.5
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
10.8
Employability
Employer Reputation
16.2
Employment Outcomes
68
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
1.6
International Research Network
44.5
International Faculty Ratio
12.6
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
5.4
32.4
7.5
10.8
16.2
68
5.4
671-680
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n/a
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
32.4
Citations per Faculty
7
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
13.8
Employability
Employer Reputation
8.9
Employment Outcomes
39.7
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
1.5
International Research Network
64
International Faculty Ratio
8
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
6.7
671-680
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32.4
7
13.8
8.9
39.7
6.7
691-700
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n/a
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
10.5
Citations per Faculty
6
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
95.6
Employability
Employer Reputation
5.1
Employment Outcomes
2.9
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
1.5
International Research Network
54
International Faculty Ratio
4.7
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
30.1
691-700
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10.5
6
95.6
5.1
2.9
30.1
691-700
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n/a
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
28
Citations per Faculty
10.1
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
12.8
Employability
Employer Reputation
5.3
Employment Outcomes
25.9
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
1.6
International Research Network
80.1
International Faculty Ratio
2.2
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
31.3
691-700
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28
10.1
12.8
5.3
25.9
31.3
751-760
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BrasĆ­lia, Brazil
QS stars QS Stars
n/a
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
25.3
Citations per Faculty
4.2
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
7.1
Employability
Employer Reputation
7.9
Employment Outcomes
29.6
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
1.5
International Research Network
67.5
International Faculty Ratio
10.8
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
35.1
751-760
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BrasĆ­lia, Brazil
QS stars QS Stars
25.3
4.2
7.1
7.9
29.6
35.1
781-790
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n/a
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
19.3
Citations per Faculty
8.5
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
19.2
Employability
Employer Reputation
4.8
Employment Outcomes
17.3
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
2.2
International Research Network
62.1
International Faculty Ratio
4.1
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
52.1
781-790
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FlorianĆ³polis, Brazil
QS stars QS Stars
19.3
8.5
19.2
4.8
17.3
52.1
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
10.1
Citations per Faculty
1.2
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
37.6
Employability
Employer Reputation
14.8
Employment Outcomes
34.1
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
1.2
International Research Network
1.8
International Faculty Ratio
3.8
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
1
10.1
1.2
37.6
14.8
34.1
1
1001-1200
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Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
QS stars QS Stars
n/a
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
9.6
Citations per Faculty
3.6
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
12.8
Employability
Employer Reputation
2.5
Employment Outcomes
10.9
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
1.2
International Research Network
52.2
International Faculty Ratio
6.3
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
13.1
1001-1200
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Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
QS stars QS Stars
9.6
3.6
12.8
2.5
10.9
13.1
1001-1200
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n/a
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
11.6
Citations per Faculty
4.1
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
15.5
Employability
Employer Reputation
2.4
Employment Outcomes
3.7
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
1.2
International Research Network
55.1
International Faculty Ratio
1.5
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
1.2
11.6
4.1
15.5
2.4
3.7
1.2
1001-1200
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n/a
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
11.8
Citations per Faculty
17.8
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
15.5
Employability
Employer Reputation
6.4
Employment Outcomes
1.8
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
1.6
International Research Network
45.5
International Faculty Ratio
2.6
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
2.7
1001-1200
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11.8
17.8
15.5
6.4
1.8
2.7
1001-1200
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n/a
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
13
Citations per Faculty
5.2
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
20.1
Employability
Employer Reputation
5.8
Employment Outcomes
9.6
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
6
International Research Network
52.6
International Faculty Ratio
2.9
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
2
1001-1200
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13
5.2
20.1
5.8
9.6
2
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
6.3
Citations per Faculty
9.4
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
12.3
Employability
Employer Reputation
3.9
Employment Outcomes
9.2
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
1.7
International Research Network
30.5
International Faculty Ratio
2.6
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
1.1
6.3
9.4
12.3
3.9
9.2
1.1
1201-1400
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n/a
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
9
Citations per Faculty
3.1
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
8.5
Employability
Employer Reputation
2.7
Employment Outcomes
12.4
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
1.4
International Research Network
48.8
International Faculty Ratio
5.1
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
2.5
1201-1400
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9
3.1
8.5
2.7
12.4
2.5
1201-1400
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n/a
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
3.8
Citations per Faculty
2.8
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
30.3
Employability
Employer Reputation
2
Employment Outcomes
1.3
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
null
International Research Network
35.2
International Faculty Ratio
null
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
1
1201-1400
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3.8
2.8
30.3
2
1.3
1
1201-1400
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n/a
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
4.7
Citations per Faculty
4.7
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
26
Employability
Employer Reputation
1.3
Employment Outcomes
1.3
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
1.3
International Research Network
21.7
International Faculty Ratio
null
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
1.3
1201-1400
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4.7
4.7
26
1.3
1.3
1.3
1201-1400
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n/a
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
6.4
Citations per Faculty
5.2
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
17.5
Employability
Employer Reputation
1.5
Employment Outcomes
6.3
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
1.4
International Research Network
37.9
International Faculty Ratio
2.5
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
11.5
1201-1400
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6.4
5.2
17.5
1.5
6.3
11.5
1201-1400
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n/a
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
5.1
Citations per Faculty
7.8
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
10.9
Employability
Employer Reputation
2.4
Employment Outcomes
3.8
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
1.9
International Research Network
20.2
International Faculty Ratio
2.4
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
1.3
1201-1400
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5.1
7.8
10.9
2.4
3.8
1.3
1201-1400
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n/a
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
7.4
Citations per Faculty
5.3
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
6.3
Employability
Employer Reputation
2.8
Employment Outcomes
3.7
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
1.2
International Research Network
43.4
International Faculty Ratio
1.3
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
2
1201-1400
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7.4
5.3
6.3
2.8
3.7
2
1201-1400
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n/a
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
5.2
Citations per Faculty
3.4
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
9.5
Employability
Employer Reputation
1.2
Employment Outcomes
1.3
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
null
International Research Network
45
International Faculty Ratio
null
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
1.4
1201-1400
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Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil
QS stars QS Stars
5.2
3.4
9.5
1.2
1.3
1.4
1201-1400
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n/a
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
3.5
Citations per Faculty
2.1
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
12.3
Employability
Employer Reputation
8.7
Employment Outcomes
48.3
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
1.1
International Research Network
12.5
International Faculty Ratio
2.4
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
1
1201-1400
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3.5
2.1
12.3
8.7
48.3
1
1201-1400
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n/a
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
9.5
Citations per Faculty
2.5
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
17.4
Employability
Employer Reputation
5.1
Employment Outcomes
18.2
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
1.2
International Research Network
35.7
International Faculty Ratio
3.5
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
1.3
1201-1400
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9.5
2.5
17.4
5.1
18.2
1.3
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
4.2
Citations per Faculty
2
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
7
Employability
Employer Reputation
3.8
Employment Outcomes
1.9
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
1.2
International Research Network
2.3
International Faculty Ratio
1.8
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
1
4.2
2
7
3.8
1.9
1
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
4.9
Citations per Faculty
1.5
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
1.9
Employability
Employer Reputation
4.6
Employment Outcomes
9.4
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
1.1
International Research Network
8.3
International Faculty Ratio
1.9
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
1
4.9
1.5
1.9
4.6
9.4
1
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
4.1
Citations per Faculty
3.9
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
7.6
Employability
Employer Reputation
2.9
Employment Outcomes
3.9
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
1.3
International Research Network
28.9
International Faculty Ratio
1.8
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
1.4
4.1
3.9
7.6
2.9
3.9
1.4
1401+
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n/a
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
3.9
Citations per Faculty
3.3
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
13.7
Employability
Employer Reputation
2.5
Employment Outcomes
1.3
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
1.3
International Research Network
13.4
International Faculty Ratio
2.1
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
2.8
1401+
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3.9
3.3
13.7
2.5
1.3
2.8
1401+
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JoĆ£o Pessoa, Brazil
QS stars QS Stars
n/a
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
4.1
Citations per Faculty
3.1
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
7.3
Employability
Employer Reputation
2.5
Employment Outcomes
1.3
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
1.1
International Research Network
40.8
International Faculty Ratio
2.5
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
1.1
1401+
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JoĆ£o Pessoa, Brazil
QS stars QS Stars
4.1
3.1
7.3
2.5
1.3
1.1

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