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Discover the world's top universities. Explore the QS World University Rankings®
This year’s ranking is the largest ever, featuring over 1,501 universities across 105 higher education systems.
Register for free site membership to access direct university comparisons and more
Register today!Results 2026
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
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2
Imperial College London
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Stanford University
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