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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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83.2
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
83
Citations per Faculty
75.9
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
76.8
Employability
Employer Reputation
98.6
Employment Outcomes
34.5
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
98.6
International Research Network
95.6
International Faculty Ratio
80.4
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
93.1
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83
75.9
76.8
98.6
34.5
93.1
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
92.2
Citations per Faculty
50
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
38.5
Employability
Employer Reputation
86.6
Employment Outcomes
66.9
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
37.6
International Research Network
95.5
International Faculty Ratio
75.1
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
62.2
92.2
50
38.5
86.6
66.9
62.2
=84
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Heidelberg, Germany
QS stars QS Stars
63.7
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
76.9
Citations per Faculty
32.7
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
99.4
Employability
Employer Reputation
59.4
Employment Outcomes
25.2
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
53.6
International Research Network
94.5
International Faculty Ratio
54.2
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
77.6
=84
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Heidelberg, Germany
QS stars QS Stars
76.9
32.7
99.4
59.4
25.2
77.6
97
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60.6
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
80.3
Citations per Faculty
71.7
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
5
Employability
Employer Reputation
56.9
Employment Outcomes
32.8
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
43.7
International Research Network
93.1
International Faculty Ratio
62.4
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
31.3
97
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Berlin, Germany
QS stars QS Stars
80.3
71.7
5
56.9
32.8
31.3
99
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Aachen, Germany
QS stars QS Stars
59.9
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
46.6
Citations per Faculty
71.9
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
6.3
Employability
Employer Reputation
93.7
Employment Outcomes
33.4
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
85.5
International Research Network
86.1
International Faculty Ratio
48.6
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
84.8
99
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Aachen, Germany
QS stars QS Stars
46.6
71.9
6.3
93.7
33.4
84.8
102
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59.4
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
44.9
Citations per Faculty
68.4
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
39.4
Employability
Employer Reputation
80.9
Employment Outcomes
50.8
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
42.9
International Research Network
86.4
International Faculty Ratio
70.5
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
75.3
44.9
68.4
39.4
80.9
50.8
75.3
=126
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55
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
89.2
Citations per Faculty
27
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
7.4
Employability
Employer Reputation
69.9
Employment Outcomes
19
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
35.1
International Research Network
93.1
International Faculty Ratio
69.1
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
19.9
=126
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89.2
27
7.4
69.9
19
19.9
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
55.3
Citations per Faculty
22.1
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
58
Employability
Employer Reputation
74.3
Employment Outcomes
37.7
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
74.8
International Research Network
86.1
International Faculty Ratio
63.2
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
35.4
55.3
22.1
58
74.3
37.7
35.4
191
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Hamburg, Germany
QS stars QS Stars
47.1
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
50.7
Citations per Faculty
54.7
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
16.5
Employability
Employer Reputation
35.7
Employment Outcomes
42.8
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
20.4
International Research Network
93.4
International Faculty Ratio
40.2
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
90.6
191
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Hamburg, Germany
QS stars QS Stars
50.7
54.7
16.5
35.7
42.8
90.6
212
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Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany
QS stars QS Stars
44.8
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
43.1
Citations per Faculty
52.2
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
24.6
Employability
Employer Reputation
24.5
Employment Outcomes
32.5
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
33.7
International Research Network
92.3
International Faculty Ratio
67.6
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
90
212
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Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany
QS stars QS Stars
43.1
52.2
24.6
24.5
32.5
90
=222
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43.7
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
46
Citations per Faculty
20.5
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
87.1
Employability
Employer Reputation
30.7
Employment Outcomes
30.9
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
26.2
International Research Network
93.8
International Faculty Ratio
76.1
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
33
=222
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46
20.5
87.1
30.7
30.9
33
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
25.8
Citations per Faculty
94.9
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
3.2
Employability
Employer Reputation
27.7
Employment Outcomes
19.6
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
48.8
International Research Network
87.1
International Faculty Ratio
27.2
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
74.5
25.8
94.9
3.2
27.7
19.6
74.5
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
52.8
Citations per Faculty
17.2
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
62.7
Employability
Employer Reputation
24.1
Employment Outcomes
35.4
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
38.9
International Research Network
94.7
International Faculty Ratio
44.3
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
83.2
52.8
17.2
62.7
24.1
35.4
83.2
234
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42.6
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
36.3
Citations per Faculty
28.5
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
80.3
Employability
Employer Reputation
42.5
Employment Outcomes
8.8
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
27.6
International Research Network
93.8
International Faculty Ratio
35.8
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
75.8
234
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36.3
28.5
80.3
42.5
8.8
75.8
=241
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41.7
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
20
Citations per Faculty
70
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
6.7
Employability
Employer Reputation
35.9
Employment Outcomes
44.4
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
81.4
International Research Network
65.9
International Faculty Ratio
60.3
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
71.8
=241
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70
6.7
35.9
44.4
71.8
=252
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Gƶttingen, Germany
QS stars QS Stars
40.3
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
46.4
Citations per Faculty
16.2
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
76.4
Employability
Employer Reputation
27.1
Employment Outcomes
40.3
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
22.4
International Research Network
95.1
International Faculty Ratio
49.7
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
32.1
=252
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Gƶttingen, Germany
QS stars QS Stars
46.4
16.2
76.4
27.1
40.3
32.1
=285
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Cologne, Germany
QS stars QS Stars
37.2
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
35.2
Citations per Faculty
29.3
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
15.7
Employability
Employer Reputation
30.4
Employment Outcomes
56.8
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
30.1
International Research Network
90.8
International Faculty Ratio
35.9
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
91.9
=285
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Cologne, Germany
QS stars QS Stars
35.2
29.3
15.7
30.4
56.8
91.9
=309
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Frankfurt am Main, Germany
QS stars QS Stars
35.2
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
43.2
Citations per Faculty
15.9
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
24.4
Employability
Employer Reputation
33.2
Employment Outcomes
20.2
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
24.1
International Research Network
90.4
International Faculty Ratio
37.4
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
75
=309
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Frankfurt am Main, Germany
QS stars QS Stars
43.2
15.9
24.4
33.2
20.2
75
314
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Stuttgart, Germany
QS stars QS Stars
34.9
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
23.1
Citations per Faculty
55.2
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
6.8
Employability
Employer Reputation
33
Employment Outcomes
21.7
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
46.8
International Research Network
70.4
International Faculty Ratio
36
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
65.3
314
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Stuttgart, Germany
QS stars QS Stars
23.1
55.2
6.8
33
21.7
65.3
367
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Munster, Germany
QS stars QS Stars
31.5
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
31.6
Citations per Faculty
10
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
64.5
Employability
Employer Reputation
22.8
Employment Outcomes
35.8
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
4.5
International Research Network
82
International Faculty Ratio
30.5
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
66.8
367
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Munster, Germany
QS stars QS Stars
31.6
10
64.5
22.8
35.8
66.8
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
4.9
Citations per Faculty
99.1
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
3.5
Employability
Employer Reputation
4.8
Employment Outcomes
1.9
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
100
International Research Network
41.6
International Faculty Ratio
41.4
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
1.1
4.9
99.1
3.5
4.8
1.9
1.1
=396
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29.7
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
20.3
Citations per Faculty
53.4
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
2.5
Employability
Employer Reputation
8.8
Employment Outcomes
16.2
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
39.3
International Research Network
87.3
International Faculty Ratio
48.8
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
53.5
=396
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Bochum, Germany
QS stars QS Stars
20.3
53.4
2.5
8.8
16.2
53.5
=426
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27.9
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
21.2
Citations per Faculty
17.4
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
17.9
Employability
Employer Reputation
32
Employment Outcomes
14.5
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
26.9
International Research Network
78.5
International Faculty Ratio
46.3
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
82.1
=426
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Hanover, Germany
QS stars QS Stars
21.2
17.4
17.9
32
14.5
82.1
=428
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27.8
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
15.8
Citations per Faculty
74.4
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
5.5
Employability
Employer Reputation
7
Employment Outcomes
8.7
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
9.5
International Research Network
78.5
International Faculty Ratio
45
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
8.8
15.8
74.4
5.5
7
8.7
8.8
=445
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26.7
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
12.7
Citations per Faculty
79.3
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
1.9
Employability
Employer Reputation
5.9
Employment Outcomes
10.5
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
18.8
International Research Network
83.9
International Faculty Ratio
14.2
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
11
=445
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12.7
79.3
1.9
5.9
10.5
11
=466
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Konstanz, Germany
QS stars QS Stars
25.7
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
18.3
Citations per Faculty
18.3
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
37.8
Employability
Employer Reputation
10.5
Employment Outcomes
13.1
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
14.5
International Research Network
66.1
International Faculty Ratio
85.9
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
63.1
=466
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Konstanz, Germany
QS stars QS Stars
18.3
18.3
37.8
10.5
13.1
63.1
=474
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Potsdam, Germany
QS stars QS Stars
25.2
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
15.8
Citations per Faculty
36.5
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
18.6
Employability
Employer Reputation
3.4
Employment Outcomes
1.3
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
21.2
International Research Network
92.9
International Faculty Ratio
51.8
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
67.1
=474
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Potsdam, Germany
QS stars QS Stars
15.8
36.5
18.6
3.4
1.3
67.1
487
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Mannheim, Germany
QS stars QS Stars
24.7
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
15.3
Citations per Faculty
31
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
3
Employability
Employer Reputation
53.9
Employment Outcomes
34.9
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
22.7
International Research Network
27.9
International Faculty Ratio
42.4
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
1.5
487
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Mannheim, Germany
QS stars QS Stars
15.3
31
3
53.9
34.9
1.5
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
22.3
Citations per Faculty
11.5
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
57.8
Employability
Employer Reputation
11.4
Employment Outcomes
11.4
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
15.5
International Research Network
87
International Faculty Ratio
42
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
16.3
22.3
11.5
57.8
11.4
11.4
16.3
526
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Jena, Germany
QS stars QS Stars
23.3
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
17.2
Citations per Faculty
8.8
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
99.9
Employability
Employer Reputation
5.7
Employment Outcomes
3.9
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
20.2
International Research Network
94.7
International Faculty Ratio
null
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
13.1
526
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Jena, Germany
QS stars QS Stars
17.2
8.8
99.9
5.7
3.9
13.1

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