QS World University Rankings 2025: MIT tops list for 13th year, know where is Oxford, Harvard, Cambridge in the list

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has once again secured its position as the world's top university in the QS World University Rankings 2025, marking its 13th consecutive year at the top. The rankings, released recently, assess universities based on various factors, including academic reputation, faculty expertise, and global influence.

A notable shift in this year's rankings is the rise of Imperial College London, which jumped four places to claim the second position. This marks a significant achievement for the UK-based institution, reflecting its strong academic and research contributions.

Following closely, the University of Oxford in the UK has secured the third position, sharing an overall score of 98.5 with Imperial College London. Meanwhile, Harvard University in the United States has ranked fourth, scoring 96.8. The University of Cambridge rounds out the top five, with an overall score of 96.7.

Top 10 Universities in the QS Rankings 2025
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), USA – 100.0
Imperial College London, UK – 98.5
University of Oxford, UK – 98.5
Harvard University, USA – 96.8
University of Cambridge, UK – 96.7
Stanford University, USA – 96.1
ETH Zurich, Switzerland – 93.9
National University of Singapore (NUS), Singapore – 93.7
University College London (UCL), UK – 91.6
California Institute of Technology (Caltech), USA – 90.9
This year’s rankings include over 1,500 universities across 105 higher education systems worldwide. The United States remains the most represented country, with 197 ranked institutions, followed by the United Kingdom with 90 and mainland China with 71.

The rankings highlight MIT’s continued excellence, Imperial College London’s rise, and the strong presence of UK and US universities in the top positions. Additionally, ETH Zurich, NUS, and Caltech maintain their strong standing among the world’s best institutions.