The most widely read university rankings in the world
QS is proud to be a world-leading source of comparative institutional performance assessments for students and university partners around the globe.
Our annual publication of university and business school rankings incorporates our main global and subject rankings, alongside our regional and specialist rankings.
2,000+
Institutions ranked
8,000+
Analysed institutions
151,000
Academic responses
101,038
Employer responses
Rankings methodology
Each of the QS rankings are compiled using a core methodology that uses a range of vital factors including student experience, university partnerships, research activity, academic and employer reputation, and faculty qualifications.
All of our data is based on high-quality research and innovative analytic approaches. The QS rankings provide methodical evaluations of key areas in higher education institutions, ultimately offering potential students expert advice that’s proven to align them with their chosen path.
The QS World University Rankings are compiled by our data analysts in partnership with tens of thousands of higher education institutions. They incorporate datapoints from 16.4 million academic papers as well as the views of more than 151,000 academics and 101,038 employers.
Now open: Data collection for the QS World University Rankings 2026 cycle
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QS World University Rankings portfolio
Click on the individual rankings below to access the latest full results.
Rankings calendar
| QS World University Rankings: Executive MBA 2025 | 30 Apr 25 | 11:00 BST |
| QS World University Rankings 2026 | 19 Jun 25 | 00:01 BST |
| QS Best Student Cities 2026 | 15 Jul 25 | 11:00 BST |
| QS World University Rankings: Global MBA 2026 | 17 Sep 25 | 11:00 BST |
| QS World University Rankings: Master's in Finance/ Management/ Business Analytics/ Marketing/ Supply Chain Management 2026 | 17 Sep 25 | 11:00 BST |
| QS World University Rankings: Latin America and The Caribbean 2026 | 01 Oct 25 | 11:00 BST |
| QS World University Rankings: Arab Region 2026 | 15 Oct 25 | TBC |
| QS International Trade Rankings 2026 | 22 Oct 25 | 11:00 BST |
| QS World University Rankings: Asia 2026 | 04 Nov 25 | 10:00 GMT |
| QS World University Rankings: Sustainability 2026 | 18 Nov 25 | 10:00 GMT |
| QS World University Rankings: Europe 2026 | 22 Jan 26 | TBC |
Frequently asked questions
1. Who is eligible to take part in QS rankings?
Not all higher education institutions are eligible for our rankings, and not all eligible institutions are ranked. QS rankings are designed to evaluate and compare broadly similar types of institutions, and each of our rankings has different eligibility criteria. You can visit our support portal for information on eligibility and inclusion criteria per ranking.
2. How can my institution start engaging with the QS Rankings?
Explore the QS World University Rankings suite and understand the rankings you are eligible for. Each of the QS World University Rankings measure different segments of higher education. Whether we’re ranking universities, business schools, the subjects institutions teach, or their sustainability performance – each ranking requires slightly different data. You can find that information on our support portal.
3. When should I start submitting the data for the QS rankings cycle?
Our precise data collection timeline changes each year, but generally we follow a similar schedule:
- Survey contacts submission: September – January
- Academic & Employer Surveys: November – April
- Institutional data submission: September – February
- Sustainability data submission: January – April
You check the support portal for the latest information on key deadlines.
4. Where can I submit the data for the QS Rankings?
You should submit data for your institution through our QS HUB platform. Please contact our Institution Support Team via our helpdesk if you do not have login details, or need further support.
You can find more information on the data submission process on our support portal.
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