QS World Rankings 2025: Top 10 Globally Ranked Institutes

Quacquarelli Symonds released the QS World University Rankings 2025 on June 4, after the unveiling event of the QS Edu Data Summit.

This year's rankings emphasize the unwavering global commitment to fostering academic excellence and innovation.

Let's explore the top 10 universities that lead the change in higher education worldwide.

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), located in Cambridge, maintains its position as the world's top-ranked university with an overall score of 100 percent. This institute is renowned for its cutting-edge research and innovation.

Imperial College London is ranked second on the list with an overall score of 98.5 percent. The institute is celebrated for its science, engineering, medicine, and business programs.

The University of Oxford stands at third rank globally with an overall score of 96.9 percent and is one of the oldest universities in the world. It continues to excel in various academic disciplines.

Harvard University, located in Cambridge, is famous for its influence, wealth, and academic reputation across the globe and it is ranked fourth on the list with an overall score of 96.8 percent.

The University of Cambridge is ranked fifth globally with an overall score of 96.7 percent. It is distinguished for its historical legacy and academic prestige.

Stanford University is ranked sixth on the list with an overall score of 96.1 percent. It is known for its entrepreneurial spirit and proximity to Silicon Valley.

ETH Zurich, excels in engineering and natural sciences, contributing significantly to global research. It is ranked seventh with an overall score of 93.9 percent.

The National University of Singapore (NUS) is ranked eighth with an overall score of 93.7 percent. It is one of the leading global universities centered in Asia, known for its research and innovation.

UCL, located in London, is a multidisciplinary university with strengths in a variety of academic areas. It stands at the ninth rank with an overall score of 91.6 percent.

California Institute of Technology (Caltech) located in Pasadena, is renowned for its strength in science and engineering and its influential research. It is ranked tenth with an overall score of 90.9 percent.