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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 year’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 year’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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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
QS stars QS Stars
71.2
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
82.9
Citations per Faculty
29.1
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
75.7
Employability
Employer Reputation
95.1
Employment Outcomes
69.3
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
64.2
International Research Network
91.8
International Faculty Ratio
60.2
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
83.6
60
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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
QS stars QS Stars
82.9
29.1
75.7
95.1
69.3
83.6
138
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53.8
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
61.7
Citations per Faculty
14.1
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
80.4
Employability
Employer Reputation
66.4
Employment Outcomes
22.5
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
78.8
International Research Network
83.7
International Faculty Ratio
45.7
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
64.4
138
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61.7
14.1
80.4
66.4
22.5
64.4
146
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52.7
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
63.3
Citations per Faculty
19.6
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
46.4
Employability
Employer Reputation
69.7
Employment Outcomes
20.1
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
96.4
International Research Network
87.8
International Faculty Ratio
24.3
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
71.2
146
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63.3
19.6
46.4
69.7
20.1
71.2
148
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52.3
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
61
Citations per Faculty
25.7
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
58.8
Employability
Employer Reputation
61.9
Employment Outcomes
17.5
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
92
International Research Network
80.5
International Faculty Ratio
36.1
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
53.5
148
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61
25.7
58.8
61.9
17.5
53.5
=181
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48.5
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
48.6
Citations per Faculty
40.5
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
46
Employability
Employer Reputation
59.6
Employment Outcomes
18
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
86.9
International Research Network
82.9
International Faculty Ratio
14.1
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
52.1
=181
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48.6
40.5
46
59.6
18
52.1
251
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Subang Jaya, Malaysia
QS stars QS Stars
40.5
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
27
Citations per Faculty
10.1
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
71.5
Employability
Employer Reputation
81
Employment Outcomes
4.2
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
99.6
International Research Network
41.4
International Faculty Ratio
64.8
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
22.2
251
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Subang Jaya, Malaysia
QS stars QS Stars
27
10.1
71.5
81
4.2
22.2
=265
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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
QS stars QS Stars
38.8
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
27
Citations per Faculty
3.6
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
78.1
Employability
Employer Reputation
65.1
Employment Outcomes
10.2
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
95.8
International Research Network
37.6
International Faculty Ratio
89.1
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
27.9
=265
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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
QS stars QS Stars
27
3.6
78.1
65.1
10.2
27.9
=269
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Seri Iskandar, Malaysia
QS stars QS Stars
38.6
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
19.5
Citations per Faculty
79
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
38.5
Employability
Employer Reputation
28.1
Employment Outcomes
4.1
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
20.1
International Research Network
63.9
International Faculty Ratio
83.9
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
18.4
=269
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Seri Iskandar, Malaysia
QS stars QS Stars
19.5
79
38.5
28.1
4.1
18.4
=516
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23.6
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
7.7
Citations per Faculty
1.7
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
89.1
Employability
Employer Reputation
19.9
Employment Outcomes
4.4
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
92.9
International Research Network
7
International Faculty Ratio
95.4
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
1.1
=516
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7.7
1.7
89.1
19.9
4.4
1.1
=539
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Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
QS stars QS Stars
22.8
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
13
Citations per Faculty
10.3
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
44
Employability
Employer Reputation
39.2
Employment Outcomes
3.9
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
33.2
International Research Network
51.1
International Faculty Ratio
35.9
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
27.3
=539
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Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
QS stars QS Stars
13
10.3
44
39.2
3.9
27.3
=554
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22.4
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
22
Citations per Faculty
8.2
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
38.8
Employability
Employer Reputation
25.4
Employment Outcomes
12.3
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
79.3
International Research Network
34.1
International Faculty Ratio
19.4
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
5.3
=554
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22
8.2
38.8
25.4
12.3
5.3
=580
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Shah Alam, Malaysia
QS stars 5 QS Stars
21.3
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
15.1
Citations per Faculty
1.8
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
40.2
Employability
Employer Reputation
18.1
Employment Outcomes
4.2
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
99.4
International Research Network
12.1
International Faculty Ratio
97.3
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
1.2
=580
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Shah Alam, Malaysia
QS stars 5 QS Stars
15.1
1.8
40.2
18.1
4.2
1.2
=587
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21.1
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
30.8
Citations per Faculty
2.8
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
17.6
Employability
Employer Reputation
40.4
Employment Outcomes
3.6
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
2.1
International Research Network
68.6
International Faculty Ratio
1.7
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
15.2
=587
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Shah Alam, Malaysia
QS stars QS Stars
30.8
2.8
17.6
40.4
3.6
15.2
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
9.3
Citations per Faculty
1.6
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
62.2
Employability
Employer Reputation
12.5
Employment Outcomes
4
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
100
International Research Network
6.8
International Faculty Ratio
92
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
1.6
9.3
1.6
62.2
12.5
4
1.6
641-650
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n/a
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
8
Citations per Faculty
17.3
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
62.2
Employability
Employer Reputation
11.6
Employment Outcomes
4.4
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
65
International Research Network
32.9
International Faculty Ratio
18
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
9.1
641-650
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8
17.3
62.2
11.6
4.4
9.1
661-670
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n/a
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
24.4
Citations per Faculty
3.1
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
13.4
Employability
Employer Reputation
17
Employment Outcomes
23
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
57.1
International Research Network
62.5
International Faculty Ratio
22.8
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
1.2
661-670
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24.4
3.1
13.4
17
23
1.2
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
10.8
Citations per Faculty
35
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
15.8
Employability
Employer Reputation
5.3
Employment Outcomes
4
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
8.6
International Research Network
54.7
International Faculty Ratio
22.1
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
17.7
10.8
35
15.8
5.3
4
17.7
801-850
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n/a
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
14
Citations per Faculty
5.8
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
12.4
Employability
Employer Reputation
30.9
Employment Outcomes
3.8
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
4.9
International Research Network
45.5
International Faculty Ratio
12.7
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
26.5
801-850
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14
5.8
12.4
30.9
3.8
26.5
951-1000
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n/a
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
13.1
Citations per Faculty
2.7
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
27.5
Employability
Employer Reputation
9.9
Employment Outcomes
3.9
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
38.3
International Research Network
21.1
International Faculty Ratio
21.3
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
2.2
951-1000
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13.1
2.7
27.5
9.9
3.9
2.2
1001-1200
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Cyberjaya, Malaysia
QS stars QS Stars
n/a
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
11
Citations per Faculty
4.7
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
10.9
Employability
Employer Reputation
15.4
Employment Outcomes
3.8
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
30.3
International Research Network
19.6
International Faculty Ratio
28.5
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
3.7
1001-1200
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Cyberjaya, Malaysia
QS stars QS Stars
11
4.7
10.9
15.4
3.8
3.7
1001-1200
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Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
QS stars QS Stars
n/a
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
14.7
Citations per Faculty
3.7
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
8.5
Employability
Employer Reputation
8.9
Employment Outcomes
3.8
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
4.7
International Research Network
28.2
International Faculty Ratio
10.2
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
1.4
1001-1200
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Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
QS stars QS Stars
14.7
3.7
8.5
8.9
3.8
1.4
1001-1200
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n/a
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
13.2
Citations per Faculty
3.2
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
13.1
Employability
Employer Reputation
7.3
Employment Outcomes
3.7
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
10.5
International Research Network
28.9
International Faculty Ratio
34.8
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
9.1
1001-1200
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13.2
3.2
13.1
7.3
3.7
9.1
1001-1200
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Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia
QS stars QS Stars
n/a
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
10.5
Citations per Faculty
12.2
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
12
Employability
Employer Reputation
4.3
Employment Outcomes
3.7
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
12.1
International Research Network
50.2
International Faculty Ratio
11.1
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
18.2
1001-1200
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Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia
QS stars QS Stars
10.5
12.2
12
4.3
3.7
18.2
1001-1200
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n/a
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
10.3
Citations per Faculty
8.6
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
9.9
Employability
Employer Reputation
6.2
Employment Outcomes
3.8
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
6.5
International Research Network
43.8
International Faculty Ratio
6.3
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
10.3
1001-1200
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10.3
8.6
9.9
6.2
3.8
10.3
1201-1400
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Kuala Lumpur , Malaysia
QS stars QS Stars
n/a
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
6
Citations per Faculty
2.2
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
32.7
Employability
Employer Reputation
5.3
Employment Outcomes
3.9
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
3.9
International Research Network
17.3
International Faculty Ratio
7.4
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
1
1201-1400
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Kuala Lumpur , Malaysia
QS stars QS Stars
6
2.2
32.7
5.3
3.9
1
1201-1400
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Kangar, Malaysia
QS stars QS Stars
n/a
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
7.8
Citations per Faculty
6.7
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
19.2
Employability
Employer Reputation
5.1
Employment Outcomes
3.9
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
3.5
International Research Network
31.1
International Faculty Ratio
1.8
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
2.8
1201-1400
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Kangar, Malaysia
QS stars QS Stars
7.8
6.7
19.2
5.1
3.9
2.8
1201-1400
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n/a
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
6.3
Citations per Faculty
5.8
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
10.6
Employability
Employer Reputation
5.7
Employment Outcomes
3.9
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
4.8
International Research Network
18.9
International Faculty Ratio
3.9
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
2.5
1201-1400
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6.3
5.8
10.6
5.7
3.9
2.5
1401+
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n/a
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
6.6
Citations per Faculty
1.9
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
8.8
Employability
Employer Reputation
2.5
Employment Outcomes
3.3
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
6.1
International Research Network
12.5
International Faculty Ratio
8.4
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
1
1401+
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6.6
1.9
8.8
2.5
3.3
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