The 7 best universities in QS World Rankings 2025.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is at the top of the list, and it is ranked 13 years in a row because of its progressive research and technology.
MIT USA
Imperial College London moves four places to claim the second position, doing well in science, engineering and medicine.
Imperial College London UK
University of Oxford is stable on position three, with the world aware of its rigorous academic programs and the variety of programs offered.
University of Oxford UK
Harvard University is still a major player in academia with an astounding legacy in academia and research just to name but a few.
Harvard University USA
University of Cambridge comes in the fifth position, with a sense of historical presence, and excellent scholarship.
University of Cambridge UK
Stanford University has the sixth rank because it has entrepreneurial spirit and it is close to Silicon Valley innovations.
Stanford University USA
ETH Zürich shares the seventh place, known as the world leader in science and engineering research.
ETH Zürich Switzerland
The rankings are based on shifts in performance, reputation, and increased emphasis on global interaction among universities.