Best universities

The best universities in the world in 2026

The global ranking of the best universities according to the Shanghai, QS and Times Higher Education rankings. Discover the gems of excellence by country.

766

Ranked universities

Countries

Rankings

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21 study destinations

France

792 universities

6ranked

Best rank: #39

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United States

242 universities

208ranked

Best rank: #2

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Turkey

201 universities

38ranked

Best rank: #451

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United Kingdom

154 universities

109ranked

Best rank: #3

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Japan

140 universities

47ranked

Best rank: #29

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Canada

109 universities

30ranked

Best rank: #24

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Italy

93 universities

57ranked

Best rank: #152

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Germany

91 universities

65ranked

Best rank: #35

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Argentina

87 universities

17ranked

Best rank: #142

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Portugal

86 universities

16ranked

Best rank: #265

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South Africa

78 universities

14ranked

Best rank: #185

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Mexico

77 universities

26ranked

Best rank: #168

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Romania

74 universities

19ranked

Best rank: #651

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Belgium

69 universities

10ranked

Best rank: #43

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Spain

68 universities

36ranked

Best rank: #172

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Tunisia

58 universities

8ranked

Best rank: #728

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Switzerland

45 universities

12ranked

Best rank: #12

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Australia

43 universities

39ranked

Best rank: #27

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Cyprus

22 universities

7ranked

Best rank: #401

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Malta

8 universities

1ranked

Best rank: #812

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Luxembourg

4 universities

1ranked

Best rank: #360

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