The 21st edition of the QS World University Rankings classifies the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) as the best university in the world, a North American institution that leads the ranking for the 13th consecutive year.
The ranking places Imperial College London in second place, after moving up from 6th to 2nd place, and the University of Oxford occupies third place. Harvard remains in fourth, with Cambridge rounding out the top five.
The QS World University Rankings evaluates more than 1,500 universities based on indicators such as academic reputation, employability, citation of scientific publications, among others. This year, the ranking includes a more comprehensive assessment, considering data from millions of articles and expert opinions.
In addition to the United States and the United Kingdom, mainland China appears with 71 universities in the ranking, with highlights including Peking University and Tsinghua University, which are among the top 20. Singapore also stands out, with the National University of Singapore and Nanyang Technological University occupying prominent positions on the global stage.
(By MozaVibe)
