QS World University Rankings 2026: Check out the top 10 global universities

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Rank 01: Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) - US

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), USA, has secured the top spot in the QS World University Rankings 2026.

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Rank 02: Imperial College London - UK

Second on the list was Imperial College London.

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Rank 03: Stanford University - US

The third position was secured by Stanford University, USA. The varsity is renowned for its excellence in entrepreneurship & innovation.

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Rank 04: University of Oxford - UK

The University of Oxford, one of the world’s most prestigious educational institutions, was ranked fourth on the list.

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Rank 05: Harvard University - US

One of United States' premier educational institutions, Harvard University stood fifth on the list.

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Rank 06: University of Cambridge - UK

Sixth position was taken by University of Cambridge, one of the world's oldest surviving educational institutions.

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Rank 07: ETH Zurich - Switzerland

ETH Zurich was adjudged as the seventh-best education institution in the world according to QS World University Rankings 2026.

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Rank 08: National University of Singapore (NUS) - Singapore

Eighth place was taken by National University of Singapore (NUS).

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Rank 09: University College London (UCL) - London

University College London (UCL) secured the ninth spot on the list.

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Rank 10: California Institute of Technology (Caltech) - US

California Institute of Technology (Caltech) rounds off the top ten list of the QS World University Rankings 2026.

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