How TIME and Statista Determined the World’s Top Universities of 2026

TIME, in partnership with Statista R, the leading global provider of market and consumer data and rankings, has published the inaugural edition of the “World’s Top Universities of 2026” ranking. The quantitative study highlights institutions that drive academic excellence globally.

Methodology

This research project conducted a comprehensive analysis to identify top-performing universities worldwide. Eligibility criteria required institutions to be older than three years, offer bachelor’s degrees...