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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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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
111
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Milan,, Italy
QS stars QS Stars
58.2
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
70.8
Citations per Faculty
40.2
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
5.8
Employability
Employer Reputation
77
Employment Outcomes
52.9
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
56.8
International Research Network
88.1
International Faculty Ratio
67.4
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
72.6
111
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Milan,, Italy
QS stars QS Stars
70.8
40.2
5.8
77
52.9
72.6
=241
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41.7
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
40.2
Citations per Faculty
51.6
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
3.1
Employability
Employer Reputation
52.1
Employment Outcomes
30.6
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
41
International Research Network
81.4
International Faculty Ratio
4.9
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
77.9
=241
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Turin, Italy
QS stars QS Stars
40.2
51.6
3.1
52.1
30.6
77.9
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
31.3
Citations per Faculty
11.4
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
16.7
Employability
Employer Reputation
56.5
Employment Outcomes
60.7
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
32.1
International Research Network
81.1
International Faculty Ratio
3.2
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
86.3
31.3
11.4
16.7
56.5
60.7
86.3
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
31.8
Citations per Faculty
16.7
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
38.9
Employability
Employer Reputation
27.7
Employment Outcomes
26.3
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
19.8
International Research Network
85.3
International Faculty Ratio
10.1
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
82.5
31.8
16.7
38.9
27.7
26.3
82.5
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27.2
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
26.5
Citations per Faculty
19.7
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
36.1
Employability
Employer Reputation
16.3
Employment Outcomes
11.7
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
25
International Research Network
84.9
International Faculty Ratio
5.5
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
76.1
=436
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26.5
19.7
36.1
16.3
11.7
76.1
=580
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21.3
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
6.9
Citations per Faculty
76.5
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
11.3
Employability
Employer Reputation
4.8
Employment Outcomes
3.5
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
7.2
International Research Network
46.6
International Faculty Ratio
4.6
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
1.3
=580
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Bari, Italy
QS stars QS Stars
6.9
76.5
11.3
4.8
3.5
1.3
601-610
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Manchester , United Kingdom
QS stars QS Stars
n/a
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
11.8
Citations per Faculty
10.1
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
8.1
Employability
Employer Reputation
12.6
Employment Outcomes
12.3
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
37.7
International Research Network
91.7
International Faculty Ratio
42.9
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
79.6
601-610
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Manchester , United Kingdom
QS stars QS Stars
11.8
10.1
8.1
12.6
12.3
79.6
751-760
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n/a
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
5.9
Citations per Faculty
48.4
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
10.1
Employability
Employer Reputation
2.8
Employment Outcomes
1.9
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
6.3
International Research Network
77.7
International Faculty Ratio
4.9
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
6.4
751-760
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5.9
48.4
10.1
2.8
1.9
6.4
801-850
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Ciudad de MĆ©xico, Mexico
QS stars QS Stars
n/a
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
19.1
Citations per Faculty
2
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
9.1
Employability
Employer Reputation
28.8
Employment Outcomes
6.8
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
1.1
International Research Network
46
International Faculty Ratio
2.2
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
35.7
801-850
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Ciudad de MĆ©xico, Mexico
QS stars QS Stars
19.1
2
9.1
28.8
6.8
35.7
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
8
Citations per Faculty
26.4
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
1.8
Employability
Employer Reputation
12
Employment Outcomes
15.1
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
8.1
International Research Network
57
International Faculty Ratio
35.4
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
3.8
8
26.4
1.8
12
15.1
3.8
901-950
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n/a
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
12.4
Citations per Faculty
6.5
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
51.3
Employability
Employer Reputation
11.6
Employment Outcomes
5.9
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
3.1
International Research Network
29.3
International Faculty Ratio
4.6
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
1.1
901-950
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12.4
6.5
51.3
11.6
5.9
1.1
951-1000
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n/a
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
23.6
Citations per Faculty
2.5
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
3.7
Employability
Employer Reputation
11.3
Employment Outcomes
4.6
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
1.2
International Research Network
45.6
International Faculty Ratio
7.8
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
9.4
951-1000
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23.6
2.5
3.7
11.3
4.6
9.4
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
11
Citations per Faculty
4.7
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
21.7
Employability
Employer Reputation
21.3
Employment Outcomes
5.4
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
3.3
International Research Network
46.5
International Faculty Ratio
2.6
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
1
11
4.7
21.7
21.3
5.4
1
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
14.3
Citations per Faculty
2.6
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
22.4
Employability
Employer Reputation
8.4
Employment Outcomes
8.6
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
1.6
International Research Network
27.5
International Faculty Ratio
12
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
22.7
14.3
2.6
22.4
8.4
8.6
22.7
1001-1200
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London, United Kingdom
QS stars QS Stars
n/a
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
5
Citations per Faculty
3.3
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
3.8
Employability
Employer Reputation
3
Employment Outcomes
13.5
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
100
International Research Network
16.1
International Faculty Ratio
59.5
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
1
1001-1200
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London, United Kingdom
QS stars QS Stars
5
3.3
3.8
3
13.5
1
1001-1200
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n/a
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
12.8
Citations per Faculty
11.4
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
32
Employability
Employer Reputation
5.5
Employment Outcomes
4
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
4.5
International Research Network
29.5
International Faculty Ratio
7.3
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
1.1
1001-1200
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12.8
11.4
32
5.5
4
1.1
1201-1400
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n/a
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
2.7
Citations per Faculty
1.2
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
8
Employability
Employer Reputation
37.6
Employment Outcomes
5.8
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
1.5
International Research Network
6.1
International Faculty Ratio
3.7
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
1
1201-1400
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2.7
1.2
8
37.6
5.8
1
1201-1400
Dagger Icon
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n/a
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
6.9
Citations per Faculty
3.4
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
16.6
Employability
Employer Reputation
9.2
Employment Outcomes
5
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
1.6
International Research Network
14.9
International Faculty Ratio
5
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
1.3
1201-1400
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6.9
3.4
16.6
9.2
5
1.3
1201-1400
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Caracas, Venezuela
QS stars QS Stars
n/a
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
7.6
Citations per Faculty
1.1
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
4.4
Employability
Employer Reputation
15.1
Employment Outcomes
25.9
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
1.6
International Research Network
1.1
International Faculty Ratio
4.4
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
null
1201-1400
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Caracas, Venezuela
QS stars QS Stars
7.6
1.1
4.4
15.1
25.9
null
1201-1400
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n/a
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
5.2
Citations per Faculty
6.9
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
3.4
Employability
Employer Reputation
12.7
Employment Outcomes
3.9
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
2.6
International Research Network
61.8
International Faculty Ratio
1.4
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
1
1201-1400
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5.2
6.9
3.4
12.7
3.9
1
1401+
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n/a
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
6.4
Citations per Faculty
1.5
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
3.3
Employability
Employer Reputation
3.3
Employment Outcomes
4.1
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
1.7
International Research Network
6.8
International Faculty Ratio
6.2
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
1
1401+
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6.4
1.5
3.3
3.3
4.1
1
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
6.1
Citations per Faculty
1.3
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
10.6
Employability
Employer Reputation
3.9
Employment Outcomes
4.5
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
1.1
International Research Network
11
International Faculty Ratio
2.7
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
1.1
6.1
1.3
10.6
3.9
4.5
1.1
1401+
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n/a
Research & Discovery
Academic Reputation
4.1
Citations per Faculty
3.9
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio
7.2
Employability
Employer Reputation
4.2
Employment Outcomes
3.9
Global Engagement
International Student Ratio
2.5
International Research Network
18.6
International Faculty Ratio
1.4
Sustainability
Sustainability Score
1.1
1401+
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4.1
3.9
7.2
4.2
3.9
1.1

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