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Study Abroad: QS World University Ranking 2024 Reveals Top 30 Universities; MIT Claims 1st Place for 12th Year

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  • Jun 28, 2023
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QS World University Rankings for 2024 are out. Check out the list of top 30 universities around the world.

The highly anticipated QS World University Rankings for 2024 have been released by global higher analyst specialist, Quacquarelli Symonds (QS). It showcases the continued dominance of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) for the 12th consecutive year. The University of Cambridge has managed to retain its second position, while the University of Oxford has climbed to claim the third spot, replacing Stanford University.

Significant changes to the methodology were introduced for the QS Rankings 2024, resulting in notable fluctuations in university rankings this year. Three new metrics played a crucial role in the evaluations: Sustainability, Employment Outcomes, and International Research Network.

QS Rankings is known for its comprehensive analysis of 1,500 institutions across 104 locations. It has also relied on a wealth of data including 17.5 million academic papers, and input from 240,000 academic faculty and employers.

This 20th edition of the rankings arrives during a period of evolving priorities in higher education. It has positioned itself as a central hub connecting millions of students, academics, employers, and institutions worldwide.

Study Abroad: QS World University Ranking 2024 Reveals Top 30 Universities; MIT Claims 1st Place for 12th Year

Dominance of American Universities

Continuing the trend, American universities dominated the top 20 positions, securing half of the coveted spots. However, the National University of Singapore (NUS) made an impressive climb, moving up three places from the previous year’s rankings and securing the 8th position. NUS stands as the sole Asian university to break into the prestigious top 10.

The release of the QS Rankings 2024 has sparked excitement and curiosity among the global higher education community. It has also shed light on the achievements, strengths, and progress of universities worldwide.

As the landscape of higher education continues to evolve, these rankings provide valuable insights and serve as a reference point for students, academics, and employers seeking to make informed decisions.

Moreover, the detailed rankings and methodology behind the QS World University Rankings 2024 can be accessed on the official QS website.

Study Abroad: QS World University Ranking 2024 Reveals Top 30 Universities; MIT Claims 1st Place for 12th Year

Top 30 Universities

Here is the list of the Top 30 World universities according to QS World Rankin 2024.

Ranking                 University  Score
      1 Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), USA 100
      2 University of Cambridge, UK 99.2
      3 University of Oxford, UK 98.9
    4 Harvard University, USA 98.3
    5 Stanford University, USA 98.1
    6 Imperial College London, UK 97.8
    7 ETH Zurich, Switzerland 93.3
    8 National University of Singapore (NUS), Singapore 92.7
    9 University College London, UK 92.4
  10 University of California, Berkeley (UCB), USA 90.4
  11 University of Chicago, USA 90.3
  12 University of Pennsylvania, USA 89.4
  13 Cornell University, USA 89.3
  14 University of Melbourne, Australia 87.9
  15 California Institute of Technology (Caltech), USA 87.8
  16 Yale University, USA 87.7
  17 Peking University, China 87
  17 Princeton University, USA 87
  19 University of New South Wales(UNSW Sydney), Australia 86.7
  19 University of Sydney, Australia 86.7
  21 University of Toronto, Canada 86.3
  22 University of Edinburgh, UK 86.1
  23 Columbia University, USA 85.9
  24 Université PSL, France 85.8
  25 Tsinghua University, China 84.9
  26 Nanyang Technological University,  Singapore 84.5
  26 University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR 84.5
  28 John Hopkins University, USA 84.5
  28 University of Tokyo, Japan 84.3
  29 University of California, Los Angeles(UCLA), USA 83.8
  30 McGill University, Canada 83.7

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