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QS World University Rankings
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The most 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
100,000+
Employer responses
Rankings methodology
Each QS ranking is compiled using a core methodology that measures the metrics that matter to students, including reputation among employers, academics, student experience and research activity.
Our data is based on high-quality research and innovative analytic approaches. The QS rankings allow students to choose the right university for their goals.
Our data is based on high-quality research and innovative analytic approaches. The QS rankings allow students to choose the right university for their goals.
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Using the dynamic, always-updating platform you can make excellent decisions with industry-leading data.
Evaluate and compare
Track, analyse and compare the performance of your institution and your competitors via our range of user-friendly analytics tools alongside support from our expert analysts.
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Looking for a way to improve your institution’s performance? We help universities across the globe leverage their insights to develop effective strategies and improve performance.
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QS World University Rankings portfolio
Click on the individual rankings below to access the latest full results.
QS Executive MBA Rankings
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QS Online MBA Rankings
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QS University Rankings by Region -Europe
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QS University Rankings by Region – Latin America & the Caribbean
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QS Arab Region University Rankings 2025
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QS University Rankings by Region – Asia
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QS University Rankings – Best Student Cities
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QS World University Rankings
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QS World University Rankings: Sustainability
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QS World University Rankings by Subject
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QS Business Master’s Rankings
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QS International Trade Rankings
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QS Global MBA Rankings
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QS World University Rankings FAQs
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.
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 can check the support portal for the latest information on key deadlines.
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.
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.