QS World University Rankings - MIT ranked No. 1
The 2024 QS World University Rankings offer a comprehensive overview of the top institutions globally, showcasing universities that excel in academic performance, research output, and global impact. In this year's rankings, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) remains firmly in first place, continuing its reign as the world’s top university. The significant changes in this year’s rankings reflect the ever-evolving landscape of higher education, with institutions from both the United States and the United Kingdom leading the charge. Imperial College London has risen to second place, surpassing Cambridge University, which now sits in fifth place. Oxford University has retained its third position, maintaining its strong standing in the global higher education hierarchy. Furthermore, University College London (UCL) has secured a spot in the top ten, ranking ninth. Among the top ten universities, four are from the United Kingdom, while four others are from the United States, und