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QS University Rankings 2026: Check List Of Top 10 Universities In The World
photoDetails english 2918524 The QS World University Rankings 2026, released on Thursday, highlight the performance of over 1,500 universities across more than 100 countries, reflecting key trends in global higher education. While the United States maintains its strong presence, universities from Asia and Europe have shown significant improvement. For this edition, QS introduced updated eligibility criteria. Now, institutions in regions like Asia, Europe, Latin America & the Caribbean, and the Arab Region must appear in their respective regional rankings to qualify. Earlier, only those within the top 50% regionally were eligible for the global rankings. Updated:Jun 19, 2025, 05:39 PM IST Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), USA 1 / 10 MIT retains its top spot in the QS Rankings 2026, recognized globally for excellence in science, engineering, and technology. Known for its cutting-edge research, entrepreneurial ecosystem, and top-tier faculty, MIT fosters innovation through collaboration and consistently produces world leaders, Nobel laureates, and industry pioneers in various scientific fields. Imperial College London, UK 2 / 10 Imperial College London climbs to second place in 2026, excelling in engineering, medicine, science, and business. Renowned for interdisciplinary research and global partnerships, it attracts top talent worldwide. With a central London location and a strong innovation focus, Imperial is a leading force in scientific breakthroughs and technological advancement. Stanford University, USA 3 / 10 Stanford ranks third globally, known for its proximity to Silicon Valley and influence on global innovation. With strengths in technology, humanities, and business, it fosters a dynamic startup culture. Stanford's faculty and alumni include Nobel Prize winners, CEOs, and entrepreneurs, reflecting its reputation as a hub of creativity and leadership. University of Oxford, UK 4 / 10 Oxford continues its legacy as one of the world's oldest and most prestigious universities. Ranked fourth, it offers a rich academic tradition combined with modern research excellence. Known for humanities, law, and medical sciences, Oxford produces global leaders and is home to numerous scholars, Rhodes recipients, and cutting-edge innovations. Harvard University, USA 5 / 10 Harvard remains a symbol of academic excellence and leadership. Ranked fifth, it offers world-class programs in law, medicine, business, and sciences. With a vast global alumni network, unparalleled resources, and a commitment to research and social impact, Harvard consistently shapes policy, thought leadership, and scientific progress worldwide. University of Cambridge, UK 6 / 10 Cambridge, ranking sixth, is admired for its historic legacy and rigorous academics. A leader in research and education, it has produced countless Nobel laureates and influential thinkers. Its colleges, cutting-edge labs, and global reach make Cambridge a top destination for students pursuing excellence in science, engineering, humanities, and beyond. ETH Zurich, Switzerland 7 / 10 ETH Zurich ranks seventh, renowned for its strength in engineering, natural sciences, and technology. A leader in European research and innovation, it offers world-class facilities and a multicultural academic environment. National University of Singapore (NUS), Singapore 8 / 10 NUS holds the eighth position, making it Asia's top-ranked university. Known for academic rigor, research impact, and global partnerships, NUS leads in engineering, computing, and life sciences. With its strategic location, innovation ecosystem, and strong international outlook, NUS is shaping Asia's academic and economic future on the global stage. University College London (UCL), UK 9 / 10 UCL, ranked ninth, is a global leader in multidisciplinary education and research. Located in the heart of London, it is recognized for its contributions to science, medicine, law, and the arts. UCL fosters diversity, critical thinking, and innovation, with a commitment to addressing global challenges and societal impact. California Institute of Technology (Caltech), USA 10 / 10 Caltech rounds out the top 10, known for its intensive focus on science and engineering. Despite its small size, it leads globally in research output, innovation, and Nobel laureates per capita. With state-of-the-art labs and an elite faculty, Caltech is a powerhouse of scientific exploration and discovery.
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10 hours ago
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Only 3 Indian institutes in top 200 in QS University Rankings 2026 amid 54 listed
QS University Rankings 2026 lists 54 Indian institutes, but only IIT Delhi, IIT Bombay, and IIT Madras have bagged a spot in the global top 200, signalling both progress and gaps in global competitiveness. India Today Education Desk 54 Indian universities feature in QS 2026, 8 are new entries IIT Delhi is India's highest-ranked university at Rank 123 Only three Indian institutes make it to global top 200 The QS World University Rankings 2026 were released there's some good news, and some not-so-good. Fifty-four Indian universities have made it to the global list this year, compared to only 11 in 2014. This makes India the fourth most represented country overall, after the USA, UK, and China. But only three of those have made it to the top 200. IIT Delhi has climbed to the 123rd position, up from 150 last year, and 197 in 2024. It's now India's highest-ranked university in QS Rankings 2026. The institute has done well across key parameters -- 50th in Employer Reputation, 86th in Citations per Faculty, and 142nd in Academic Reputation. IIT Bombay, which was the top Indian institute in 2025 at rank 118, slipped slightly to 129. But the surprise rise came from IIT Madras, which jumped 47 spots to land at 180, making one of the biggest gains for India in this year's list. Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's tweet on QS Rankings 2026 representation 8 NEW INDIAN UNIVERSITIES JOIN RANKINGS In another boost, eight Indian institutions entered the QS rankings for the first time, the highest number of new entries by any country this year. This expansion shows how Indian universities are slowly gaining global visibility. Apart from the IITs, IIT Kharagpur stands at 215, IISc Bangalore at 219, and Delhi University at 328. From the private sector, BITS Pilani sits at 668 and OP Jindal Global University remains in the 851–900 band. Here are the top 20 Indian universities as per QS World University Rankings 2026: 1 123 Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IITD) Delhi 2 129 Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IITB) Maharashtra 3 180 Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IITM) Tamil Nadu 4 =215 Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IIT-KGP) West Bengal 5 =219 Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Karnataka 6 222 Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IITK) Uttar Pradesh 7 =328 University of Delhi Delhi 8 =334 Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IITG) Assam 9 =339 Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IITR) Uttarakhand 10 =465 Anna University Tamil Nadu 11 503 Shoolini University of Biotechnology and Management Sciences Himachal Pradesh 12 =556 Indian Institute of Technology Indore Madhya Pradesh 13 =558 Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) Delhi 14 =566 Indian Institute of Technology BHU Varanasi Uttar Pradesh 15 =566 Savitribai Phule Pune University Maharashtra 16 =575 Chandigarh University Punjab 17 =664 Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IITH) Telangana 18 =664 University of Mumbai Maharashtra 19 =668 Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani Rajasthan 20 =676 Jadavpur University West Bengal (Note: The rankings as mentioned below are at time accompanied by '=' which indicates that the position is shared by other institutes.) GLOBAL RANKINGS: MIT STILL ON TOP At the global level, MIT continues to reign at Rank 1 for the 14th straight year. Imperial College London has moved up to second, pushing Stanford University to third. Asia has also made impressive strides -- Peking University is steady at 14th, Tsinghua University rises to 17th, and Fudan University makes a strong leap to 30th. Here are the top 10 universities globally as per QS World University Rankings 2026: Rank University Name Location 1 Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Cambridge, United States 2 Imperial College London London, United Kingdom 3 Stanford University Stanford, United States 4 University of Oxford Oxford, United Kingdom 5 Harvard University Cambridge, United States 6 University of Cambridge Cambridge, United Kingdom 7 ETH Zurich Zrich, Switzerland 8 National University of Singapore (NUS) Singapore, Singapore 9 University College London (UCL) London, United Kingdom 10 California Institute of Technology (Caltech) Pasadena, United States WHAT'S NEW IN THE METHODOLOGY? This year's rankings included over 1,500 universities from more than 100 locations. A new metric, International Student Diversity, was introduced (though not yet scored). It tracks both how many and how diverse the international student population is at each university. Check the full QS World University Rankings 2026 here The QS World University Rankings 2026 were released there's some good news, and some not-so-good. Fifty-four Indian universities have made it to the global list this year, compared to only 11 in 2014. This makes India the fourth most represented country overall, after the USA, UK, and China. But only three of those have made it to the top 200. IIT Delhi has climbed to the 123rd position, up from 150 last year, and 197 in 2024. It's now India's highest-ranked university in QS Rankings 2026. The institute has done well across key parameters -- 50th in Employer Reputation, 86th in Citations per Faculty, and 142nd in Academic Reputation. IIT Bombay, which was the top Indian institute in 2025 at rank 118, slipped slightly to 129. But the surprise rise came from IIT Madras, which jumped 47 spots to land at 180, making one of the biggest gains for India in this year's list. Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's tweet on QS Rankings 2026 representation 8 NEW INDIAN UNIVERSITIES JOIN RANKINGS In another boost, eight Indian institutions entered the QS rankings for the first time, the highest number of new entries by any country this year. This expansion shows how Indian universities are slowly gaining global visibility. Apart from the IITs, IIT Kharagpur stands at 215, IISc Bangalore at 219, and Delhi University at 328. From the private sector, BITS Pilani sits at 668 and OP Jindal Global University remains in the 851–900 band. Here are the top 20 Indian universities as per QS World University Rankings 2026: 1 123 Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IITD) Delhi 2 129 Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IITB) Maharashtra 3 180 Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IITM) Tamil Nadu 4 =215 Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IIT-KGP) West Bengal 5 =219 Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Karnataka 6 222 Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IITK) Uttar Pradesh 7 =328 University of Delhi Delhi 8 =334 Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IITG) Assam 9 =339 Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IITR) Uttarakhand 10 =465 Anna University Tamil Nadu 11 503 Shoolini University of Biotechnology and Management Sciences Himachal Pradesh 12 =556 Indian Institute of Technology Indore Madhya Pradesh 13 =558 Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) Delhi 14 =566 Indian Institute of Technology BHU Varanasi Uttar Pradesh 15 =566 Savitribai Phule Pune University Maharashtra 16 =575 Chandigarh University Punjab 17 =664 Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IITH) Telangana 18 =664 University of Mumbai Maharashtra 19 =668 Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani Rajasthan 20 =676 Jadavpur University West Bengal (Note: The rankings as mentioned below are at time accompanied by '=' which indicates that the position is shared by other institutes.) GLOBAL RANKINGS: MIT STILL ON TOP At the global level, MIT continues to reign at Rank 1 for the 14th straight year. Imperial College London has moved up to second, pushing Stanford University to third. Asia has also made impressive strides -- Peking University is steady at 14th, Tsinghua University rises to 17th, and Fudan University makes a strong leap to 30th. Here are the top 10 universities globally as per QS World University Rankings 2026: Rank University Name Location 1 Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Cambridge, United States 2 Imperial College London London, United Kingdom 3 Stanford University Stanford, United States 4 University of Oxford Oxford, United Kingdom 5 Harvard University Cambridge, United States 6 University of Cambridge Cambridge, United Kingdom 7 ETH Zurich Zrich, Switzerland 8 National University of Singapore (NUS) Singapore, Singapore 9 University College London (UCL) London, United Kingdom 10 California Institute of Technology (Caltech) Pasadena, United States WHAT'S NEW IN THE METHODOLOGY? This year's rankings included over 1,500 universities from more than 100 locations. A new metric, International Student Diversity, was introduced (though not yet scored). It tracks both how many and how diverse the international student population is at each university. 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India Today
11 hours ago
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QS University Rankings 2026: 54 Indian institutes on list, only 3 in top 200
The QS World University Rankings 2026 were released there's some good news, and some not-so-good. Fifty-four Indian universities have made it to the global list this year, which makes India the fourth most represented country overall, after the USA, UK, and China. But only three of those have made it to the top Delhi has climbed to the 123rd position, up from 150 last year, and 197 in 2024. It's now India's highest-ranked university in QS Rankings 2026. The institute has done well across key parameters -- 50th in Employer Reputation, 86th in Citations per Faculty, and 142nd in Academic Bombay, which was the top Indian institute in 2025 at rank 118, slipped slightly to 129. But the surprise rise came from IIT Madras, which jumped 47 spots to land at 180, making one of the biggest gains for India in this year's list.8 NEW INDIAN UNIVERSITIES JOIN RANKINGS In another boost, eight Indian institutions entered the QS rankings for the first time, the highest number of new entries by any country this year. This expansion shows how Indian universities are slowly gaining global from the IITs, IIT Kharagpur stands at 215, IISc Bangalore at 219, and Delhi University at 328. From the private sector, BITS Pilani sits at 668 and OP Jindal Global University remains in the 851–900 are the top 20 Indian universities as per QS World University Rankings 2026:Rank in IndiaGlobal RankUniversity NameLocation (State)1123Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IITD)Delhi2129Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IITB)Maharashtra3180Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IITM)Tamil Nadu4=215Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IIT-KGP)West Bengal5=219Indian Institute of Science (IISc)Karnataka6222Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IITK)Uttar Pradesh7=328University of DelhiDelhi8=334Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IITG)Assam9=339Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IITR)Uttarakhand10=465Anna UniversityTamil Nadu11503Shoolini University of Biotechnology and Management SciencesHimachal Pradesh12=556Indian Institute of Technology IndoreMadhya Pradesh13=558Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU)Delhi14=566Indian Institute of Technology BHU VaranasiUttar Pradesh15=566Savitribai Phule Pune UniversityMaharashtra16=575Chandigarh UniversityPunjab17=664Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IITH)Telangana18=664University of MumbaiMaharashtra19=668Birla Institute of Technology and Science, PilaniRajasthan20=676Jadavpur UniversityWest Bengaladvertisement(Note: The rankings as mentioned below are at time accompanied by '=' which indicates that the position is shared by other institutes.)GLOBAL RANKINGS: MIT STILL ON TOPAt the global level, MIT continues to reign at Rank 1 for the 14th straight year. Imperial College London has moved up to second, pushing Stanford University to has also made impressive strides -- Peking University is steady at 14th, Tsinghua University rises to 17th, and Fudan University makes a strong leap to are the top 10 universities globally as per QS World University Rankings 2026:RankUniversity NameLocation1Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)Cambridge, United States2Imperial College LondonLondon, United Kingdom3Stanford UniversityStanford, United States4University of OxfordOxford, United Kingdom5Harvard UniversityCambridge, United States6University of CambridgeCambridge, United Kingdom7ETH ZurichZrich, Switzerland8National University of Singapore (NUS)Singapore, Singapore9University College London (UCL)London, United Kingdom10California Institute of Technology (Caltech)Pasadena, United StatesWHAT'S NEW IN THE METHODOLOGY?This year's rankings included over 1,500 universities from more than 100 locations. A new metric, International Student Diversity, was introduced (though not yet scored). It tracks both how many and how diverse the international student population is at each the full QS World University Rankings 2026 here
