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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

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London, United Kingdom
QS stars QS Stars
98.5
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
98.5
Citations per Faculty
93.9
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
98.2
Employability
Employer Reputation
99.5
Employment Outcomes
93.4
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
99.6
International Research Network
97.4
International Faculty Ratio
100
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
99.7
2
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London, United Kingdom
QS stars QS Stars
98.5
93.9
98.2
99.5
93.4
99.7
3
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Oxford, United Kingdom
QS stars QS Stars
96.9
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
100
Citations per Faculty
84.8
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
100
Employability
Employer Reputation
100
Employment Outcomes
100
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
97.7
International Research Network
100
International Faculty Ratio
98.1
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
85
3
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Oxford, United Kingdom
QS stars QS Stars
100
84.8
100
100
100
85
5
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Cambridge, United Kingdom
QS stars QS Stars
96.7
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
100
Citations per Faculty
84.6
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
100
Employability
Employer Reputation
100
Employment Outcomes
100
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
94.8
International Research Network
99.3
International Faculty Ratio
100
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
84.8
5
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Cambridge, United Kingdom
QS stars QS Stars
100
84.6
100
100
100
84.8
9
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UCL
London, United Kingdom
QS stars QS Stars
91.6
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
99.5
Citations per Faculty
72.2
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
95.9
Employability
Employer Reputation
98.3
Employment Outcomes
70.3
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
100
International Research Network
99.9
International Faculty Ratio
99
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
74.8
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London, United Kingdom
QS stars QS Stars
99.5
72.2
95.9
98.3
70.3
74.8
27
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Edinburgh, United Kingdom
QS stars QS Stars
83.3
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
98.3
Citations per Faculty
47.7
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
65.5
Employability
Employer Reputation
97.2
Employment Outcomes
55.9
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
99.8
International Research Network
99.5
International Faculty Ratio
98.7
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
99
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Edinburgh, United Kingdom
QS stars QS Stars
98.3
47.7
65.5
97.2
55.9
99
=34
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Manchester, United Kingdom
QS stars QS Stars
82
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
95.6
Citations per Faculty
45.1
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
51.3
Employability
Employer Reputation
98.1
Employment Outcomes
87.6
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
99.2
International Research Network
99.2
International Faculty Ratio
93.1
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
99.8
=34
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Manchester, United Kingdom
QS stars QS Stars
95.6
45.1
51.3
98.1
87.6
99.8
=40
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London, United Kingdom
QS stars QS Stars
80.2
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
90.3
Citations per Faculty
53.6
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
64.3
Employability
Employer Reputation
85.7
Employment Outcomes
59.8
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
99.5
International Research Network
98.6
International Faculty Ratio
99.1
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
96.2
=40
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London, United Kingdom
QS stars QS Stars
90.3
53.6
64.3
85.7
59.8
96.2
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
67.2
Citations per Faculty
69.4
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
35.1
Employability
Employer Reputation
97
Employment Outcomes
99.6
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
100
International Research Network
81.2
International Faculty Ratio
100
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
91.3
67.2
69.4
35.1
97
99.6
91.3
54
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Bristol, United Kingdom
QS stars 5+ QS Stars
75.4
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
75.8
Citations per Faculty
75.9
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
36.7
Employability
Employer Reputation
82.5
Employment Outcomes
51.2
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
89.8
International Research Network
94.6
International Faculty Ratio
87.5
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
98.9
54
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Bristol, United Kingdom
QS stars 5+ QS Stars
75.8
75.9
36.7
82.5
51.2
98.9
=69
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Coventry, United Kingdom
QS stars QS Stars
68.2
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
72.2
Citations per Faculty
37.7
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
35.5
Employability
Employer Reputation
86.4
Employment Outcomes
65.7
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
99.1
International Research Network
94.2
International Faculty Ratio
98.1
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
89.7
=69
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Coventry, United Kingdom
QS stars QS Stars
72.2
37.7
35.5
86.4
65.7
89.7
78
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Glasgow, United Kingdom
QS stars QS Stars
65
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
77.4
Citations per Faculty
32.5
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
38
Employability
Employer Reputation
67.7
Employment Outcomes
33.5
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
99.4
International Research Network
97.6
International Faculty Ratio
95.7
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
98.5
78
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Glasgow, United Kingdom
QS stars QS Stars
77.4
32.5
38
67.7
33.5
98.5
=80
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Birmingham, United Kingdom
QS stars QS Stars
64.1
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
68.9
Citations per Faculty
40.5
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
39
Employability
Employer Reputation
69
Employment Outcomes
44.5
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
89.3
International Research Network
97.5
International Faculty Ratio
92.6
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
96.8
=80
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Birmingham, United Kingdom
QS stars QS Stars
68.9
40.5
39
69
44.5
96.8
=80
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Southampton, United Kingdom
QS stars QS Stars
64.1
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
50.1
Citations per Faculty
83.4
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
40.7
Employability
Employer Reputation
44.3
Employment Outcomes
49.2
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
98
International Research Network
97.1
International Faculty Ratio
92.5
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
96.9
=80
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Southampton, United Kingdom
QS stars QS Stars
50.1
83.4
40.7
44.3
49.2
96.9
=82
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Leeds, United Kingdom
QS stars QS Stars
63.8
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
70.5
Citations per Faculty
39.8
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
36.4
Employability
Employer Reputation
75.9
Employment Outcomes
50.9
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
88.5
International Research Network
98.8
International Faculty Ratio
82.5
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
71.8
=82
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Leeds, United Kingdom
QS stars QS Stars
70.5
39.8
36.4
75.9
50.9
71.8
=89
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Durham, United Kingdom
QS stars QS Stars
61.7
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
59.6
Citations per Faculty
40.9
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
26.3
Employability
Employer Reputation
83.9
Employment Outcomes
39.4
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
84.9
International Research Network
89.7
International Faculty Ratio
97.3
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
98.6
=89
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Durham, United Kingdom
QS stars QS Stars
59.6
40.9
26.3
83.9
39.4
98.6
104
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St. Andrews, United Kingdom
QS stars QS Stars
59.2
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
46.5
Citations per Faculty
49.2
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
64.7
Employability
Employer Reputation
63.2
Employment Outcomes
18.5
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
100
International Research Network
83.8
International Faculty Ratio
98.4
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
91.1
104
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St. Andrews, United Kingdom
QS stars QS Stars
46.5
49.2
64.7
63.2
18.5
91.1
=105
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Sheffield,, United Kingdom
QS stars QS Stars
59.1
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
58.3
Citations per Faculty
43.9
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
52.5
Employability
Employer Reputation
48.7
Employment Outcomes
33.8
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
96.8
International Research Network
95.8
International Faculty Ratio
83.3
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
97.7
=105
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Sheffield,, United Kingdom
QS stars QS Stars
58.3
43.9
52.5
48.7
33.8
97.7
108
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Nottingham, United Kingdom
QS stars QS Stars
58.5
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
61.1
Citations per Faculty
37.6
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
32.8
Employability
Employer Reputation
65.8
Employment Outcomes
38
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
70.5
International Research Network
98
International Faculty Ratio
89.4
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
97
108
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Nottingham, United Kingdom
QS stars QS Stars
61.1
37.6
32.8
65.8
38
97
=120
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London, United Kingdom
QS stars QS Stars
55.8
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
48.3
Citations per Faculty
62.8
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
30.4
Employability
Employer Reputation
36.9
Employment Outcomes
21.4
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
99.2
International Research Network
92.5
International Faculty Ratio
99.5
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
95.6
=120
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London, United Kingdom
QS stars QS Stars
48.3
62.8
30.4
36.9
21.4
95.6
129
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Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
QS stars QS Stars
54.5
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
50
Citations per Faculty
38.7
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
39.2
Employability
Employer Reputation
59.3
Employment Outcomes
31.3
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
68.6
International Research Network
97.1
International Faculty Ratio
89.5
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
97.1
129
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Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
QS stars QS Stars
50
38.7
39.2
59.3
31.3
97.1
=141
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Lancaster,, United Kingdom
QS stars 5 QS Stars
53.6
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
38.9
Citations per Faculty
69.6
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
27.7
Employability
Employer Reputation
36.7
Employment Outcomes
28.8
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
92.3
International Research Network
89.7
International Faculty Ratio
93.3
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
96.2
=141
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Lancaster,, United Kingdom
QS stars 5 QS Stars
38.9
69.6
27.7
36.7
28.8
96.2
=150
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Bath, United Kingdom
QS stars QS Stars
52.1
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
35.8
Citations per Faculty
52
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
18.3
Employability
Employer Reputation
67.9
Employment Outcomes
35.2
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
80
International Research Network
84.2
International Faculty Ratio
94.3
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
90.4
=150
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Bath, United Kingdom
QS stars QS Stars
35.8
52
18.3
67.9
35.2
90.4
=165
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Liverpool, United Kingdom
QS stars QS Stars
50.7
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
46.1
Citations per Faculty
36.6
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
37.8
Employability
Employer Reputation
39.4
Employment Outcomes
36.3
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
85.4
International Research Network
97.2
International Faculty Ratio
88.3
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
95.6
=165
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Liverpool, United Kingdom
QS stars QS Stars
46.1
36.6
37.8
39.4
36.3
95.6
=169
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Exeter, United Kingdom
QS stars QS Stars
50.1
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
42.9
Citations per Faculty
42.5
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
30.2
Employability
Employer Reputation
45
Employment Outcomes
30.1
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
72.2
International Research Network
95.1
International Faculty Ratio
91
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
97.1
=169
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Exeter, United Kingdom
QS stars QS Stars
42.9
42.5
30.2
45
30.1
97.1
172
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Reading, United Kingdom
QS stars QS Stars
49.9
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
32.2
Citations per Faculty
65.7
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
13.1
Employability
Employer Reputation
41.7
Employment Outcomes
47.8
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
78.6
International Research Network
91.7
International Faculty Ratio
86.2
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
94
172
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Reading, United Kingdom
QS stars QS Stars
32.2
65.7
13.1
41.7
47.8
94
184
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York, United Kingdom
QS stars QS Stars
48.2
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
42.9
Citations per Faculty
40.1
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
43
Employability
Employer Reputation
30.1
Employment Outcomes
23.5
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
75.6
International Research Network
92.5
International Faculty Ratio
87.8
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
97.4
184
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York, United Kingdom
QS stars QS Stars
42.9
40.1
43
30.1
23.5
97.4
186
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Cardiff, United Kingdom
QS stars QS Stars
47.6
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
46.8
Citations per Faculty
30
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
36.1
Employability
Employer Reputation
43.2
Employment Outcomes
18.9
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
67.7
International Research Network
92.3
International Faculty Ratio
82.8
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
96
186
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Cardiff, United Kingdom
QS stars QS Stars
46.8
30
36.1
43.2
18.9
96
=206
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Belfast, United Kingdom
QS stars QS Stars
45.7
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
35.4
Citations per Faculty
40.6
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
28.6
Employability
Employer Reputation
33.6
Employment Outcomes
9.9
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
98.2
International Research Network
92.8
International Faculty Ratio
100
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
88.9
=206
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Belfast, United Kingdom
QS stars QS Stars
35.4
40.6
28.6
33.6
9.9
88.9
=224
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Loughborough, United Kingdom
QS stars 5+ QS Stars
43.6
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
29.7
Citations per Faculty
32.4
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
23.8
Employability
Employer Reputation
55.3
Employment Outcomes
23.2
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
68.6
International Research Network
87.1
International Faculty Ratio
87.1
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
93.8
=224
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Loughborough, United Kingdom
QS stars 5+ QS Stars
29.7
32.4
23.8
55.3
23.2
93.8
=236
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Aberdeen, United Kingdom
QS stars QS Stars
42.3
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
30.5
Citations per Faculty
32
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
32.7
Employability
Employer Reputation
28.8
Employment Outcomes
22.2
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
92.6
International Research Network
88.5
International Faculty Ratio
94.5
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
96.5
=236
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Aberdeen, United Kingdom
QS stars QS Stars
30.5
32
32.7
28.8
22.2
96.5

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