Top 10 Global Universities In QS World Rankings 2025
By: Ritesh Kumar | March 18, 2025
MIT Tops the List: The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in Cambridge, USA, takes the top spot globally with a perfect overall score of 100.
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Imperial College London: Ranking second, Imperial College London in the UK boasts an impressive score of 98.5, showcasing its global academic strength.
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University of Oxford: The prestigious University of Oxford in the UK acquires third place with an overall score of 98.5, solidifying its place as a top global institution.
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Harvard University: Harvard University in the USA ranks fourth globally with a remarkable score of 96.8, maintaining its legacy of excellence.
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University of Cambridge: With an overall score of 96.7, the University of Cambridge in the UK secures the fifth spot in the rankings, continuing to lead in research and teaching.
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Stanford University: Stanford University in the USA ranks sixth globally with a score of 96.1, affirming its reputation for innovation and academic rigor.
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ETH Zurich: The Swiss institution ETH Zurich ranks seventh with an overall score of 93.9, representing Europe's academic strength.
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National University of Singapore (NUS): NUS ranks eighth globally with an impressive score of 93.7, showcasing Singapore's educational prowess.
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UCL (University College London): UCL ranks ninth globally with a strong overall score of 91.6, maintaining its status as one of the UK’s premier universities.
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Caltech Rounds Out the Top 10: California Institute of Technology (Caltech) in the USA ranks tenth with a score of 90.9, completing the list of top 10 global universities.