Top 100 universities according to QS Ranking in 2023

Have a tough time deciding which university to go to? Do not worry as in this article we will provide you with plenty of options. Looking at the rankings of a university before taking admission is never a bad idea. Also having a well-ranked university on your resume gives you confidence while going for interviews. So it is very important to choose a university that is very well-ranked among the best in the world. In this particular article, we will provide you with the top 100 universities according to QS Ranking in 2023. But before having the list of QS top 100 universities, let us first get a little familiar with QS.

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About QS Ranking:

QS ranking was established in 2004 and then on it started publishing the list of best universities each year. It wasn’t as famous when it was established in 2004, but over the years it has established its presence, and now it is among the most searched university rankings in the world. It provides insights into the best universities and also the best courses or subjects. It provides a list of the best universities in the world as well as the best universities according to different regions. 

Are QS ratings reliable?

QS Rankings are among the most viewed and trusted rankings around the world. Independent academic reviews confirmed that the QS Rankings were more than 99% reliable. The below table shows the methodology used by QS and the weightage given to each method to rank universities. 

S.No.	Indicator	Weightage	Explanation
1.	Academic peer review	40%	Based on an internal global academic survey
2.	Faculty/student ratio	20%	A measurement of teaching commitment
3.	Citations per faculty	20%	A measurement of research impact
4.	Employer reputation	10%	Based on a survey on graduate employers
5.	International student ratio	5%	A measurement of the diversity of the student community
6.	International staff ratio	5%	A measurement of the diversity of the academic staff

 

Is QS World ranking important?

The QS World ranking is important as it helps you confirm, how good the university that you have selected is by looking at the ranking of the university. Check the QS University ranking once you have selected the list of colleges that you would want to go and then check the standings of those universities in the QS ranking. Though QS world rankings are important to choose a university, do not blindly trust them. After checking the Rankings go to the official website of the university and check testimonials or videos of students to have a clear idea about the quality of the university.

Top 100 universities according to QS Ranking in 2022

The QS World University Ranking 2022 featured a total of 1,300 universities. It is a steady increase of 10% from last year's university listings. Though in this article we are going to talk about the top 100 ranked universities.

1. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

MIT for the 10th consecutive time was named the best university in the QS world university ranking. It achieved perfect scores in employability indicators and research. MIT is a private research university located in Cambridge, USA. The fee per annum to study at MIT is around 63.51 lacs and is also among the most expensive universities in the world. The fee is in line with the quality of education at the university. 

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2. University of Oxford

The University of Oxford, being one of the oldest universities in the English-speaking world has maintained its quality of education over the years and has been consistently ranked among the top in the world. The fee at the University of Oxford is similar to other universities in the UK. It ranges from 27 lacs to 37 lacs per annum. Read more about the University of Oxford.

3. Stanford University

Stanford University, located in the heart of the entrepreneurial world in Silicon Valley is dedicated to providing future leaders to society to face unforeseen challenges in the future. The Engineering school at Stanford is the prime promoter of quality education at Stanford helping students provide innovations for the future. The average fee per annum at Stanford University is around 58 lacs. Read about the admission, eligibility, and prospects of studying at Stanford University.

4. University of Cambridge

 Cambridge University traces its history back to 1209. The University of Cambridge is known for its rich architecture and quality of education. The college is home to many notable alumni including the great scientist Sir Isaac Newton who studied at the Trinity College of the University of Cambridge. The college is quite competitive for the students and has an acceptance rate of 21.4%. The average cost per annum to study at the University of Cambridge is 50 to 52 lacs.

5. Harvard University

Harvard University is consistently ranked among the top not only in the United States of America but in the world. It certainly is the oldest university in the USA and has carried out its legacy over several years. The likes of John F Kennedy and Mark Zuckerberg have been few among many notable alumni of Harvard University. On average studying at the university would cost you around 60 lacs per annum including living expenses, though you should refer to the website for the actual cost. Know more about the cost at Harvard University and get an idea of managing the expenses.

6. California Institute of Technology (Caltech)

Caltech(California Institute of Technology) is ranked among the most selective universities in the world and students with a great range of knowledge and competitiveness find a way into the university. Science and Engineering are the strengths of the University and is ranked among the best in the world preferably because of its expertise in these subjects. The average cost to study at the university is around 61 lacs per annum. 

6. Imperial College London

The 6th place for QS top universities in the world is occupied by both Caltech and Imperial College London. The Imperial College legally known as the College of Science, Technology, and Medicine was founded in the year 1907. The college has a high international student community consisting of 59% international students among all the students at the university. Read more about the Imperial College London.

8.  United College London

The United College London was the third institution that was established in the year 1826 after the University of Cambridge and the University of Oxford. At UCL, there are over 40,000 students enrolled in the university, among which 53% are international students. The average fee per annum at the United College London is 25 lacs. Learn more about the United College London ranking, eligibility, and the process of applying to the University. 

9. ETH Zurich

ETH Zurich is a leading University in the world, in the field of science and technology. It is known worldwide for its cutting-edge research and innovation. Finding a place at such a university is not easy and the data too suggests that. The acceptance rate at the university is 27%, which is pretty competitive. You will have to be very good to be selected at the university.

10. University of Chicago

The University of Chicago is not an Ivy League University, but the quality of education is no less than any Ivy League University. The University of Chicago is a highly competitive University with an acceptance rate of 7.3%. The average fee to study at the university is around 64 lacs.

11. National University of Singapore

The National University of Singapore is one of the best universities in all of Asia and also one of the very few Asian Universities featuring in the QS world ranking. The University offers education of high quality with a refreshed approach of Asian perspective and expertise. The University is also very selective with an acceptance rate of 25%. The average fee at the National University of Singapore is 15 to 20 lakhs per annum.

12. Peking University

Peking University located in China is famous for its Chinese Architecture which it flaunts with utmost pride. Apart from the beautiful architecture, it also offers education of the highest quality, which is why it is on the list of QS top Universities in the world. This is the second Asian University after the National University of Singapore to feature in the QS top-ranked Universities. The average fee at the University per annum is 3 lakhs to 3.5 lakhs.

13. University of Pennsylvania

The University of Pennsylvania is another USA university to feature in the list of best universities, increasing the pride of the USA in the field of education. The University of Pennsylvania is famous for its importance in research and teaching, as it allows most of its budget in this regard. One cannot miss a chance to study at the prestigious University of Pennsylvania. The average fee at the university is 43 lakhs per annum.

14. Tsinghua University

the Tsinghua University of China has replicated the quality of education that is offered in the West and hence has attained the title Harvard of China. China is becoming the hotspot of quality education in Asia, as its Universities are ranked among the top in the world. The knowledge of the Chinese language will ease your process of getting into the university otherwise the university is quite competitive. The fee at the Tsinghua University is around 4.7 lakhs per annum.

15. The University of Edinburg

The University of Edinburg is located in Scotland and was founded in the year 1583. The University has a very large international community compared to the local students. The international students are 44% of the total students in the University coming from over 167 countries. 20 schools in total combine to form the University of Edinburg. The fee at the University of Edinburg is around 27 lakhs per annum. Read more about the University of Edinburg.

16. EPFL

EPFL University is located in Switzerland and can also be called as Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne. The University was founded in the year 1969 and since then has carried the responsibility of delivering quality education to local as well as international students. The University is quite competitive and the acceptance rate is only 8%. The fee at the EPFL is as low as 1 lakh per annum.

16. Princeton Univerity

1746 was the year the University was established in New Jersey and has been improving since then in academics and research. A GPA of 3.9 or more will ensure that you get admitted to the college. It is famous for its beautiful architecture which is designed by renowned architects of America as well as known for its quality of education. It takes up the position of 16 in the world's top University ranking along with the EPFL. The fee at Princeton University is around 40 lakhs per annum. Read more about the cost of studying at Princeton University.

18. Yale University

Yale University was founded in the year 1701 and has been carrying the culture and tradition of the country since then by delivering world-class education in its 14 campuses. The University is quite competitive and only 7 people in 100 would get a chance to get into the university.  The fee at the University ranges between 50 to 70 lakhs per annum. Read more about the cost incurred to study at Yale University.

19. Nanyang Technological University, Singapore:

The second university that fills Singapore with pride as it is ranked among the best 20 in the world. The University is known for its teaching in the field of Artificial Intelligence, the future technology that will serve mankind. Considering the quality of education that the University offers, the acceptance rate of 25-30% is quite reasonable. The average fee at the University is around 28 lakhs per course.

20. Cornell University

The university features prestigious Ivy League Universities and is located in the beautiful city of Ithaca. It was established in the year 1865 and the first of its class was the largest entering class in the USA. The University is proud to offer the first degree in the field of Journalism and veterinary medicine. It is quite competitive with an acceptance rate of 10.5%. The fee for courses at Cornell University ranges between 40 to 50 lakhs per annum. Read more about Cornell University.

The rest 80 Universities are listed below according to the QS ranking 2023

Rank	University Name	Location
21	The University of Hong Kong	Hong Kong
22	Columbia University	New York City, United States
23	The University of Tokyo	Tokyo, Japan
24	Johns Hopkins University	Baltimore, United States
25	University of Michigan-Ann Arbor	Ann Arbor, United States
26	Université PSL	Paris, France
27	University of California, Berkeley (UCB)	Berkeley, United States
28	The University of Manchester	Manchester, United Kingdom
29	Seoul National University	Seoul, South Korea
30	Australian National University	Canberra, Australia
31	McGill University	Montreal, Canada
32	Northwestern University	Evanston, United States
33	The University of Melbourne	Parkville, Australia
34	Fudan University	Shanghai, China (Mainland)
35	University of Toronto	Toronto, Canada
36	Kyoto University	Kyoto, Japan
37	King's College London	London, United Kingdom
38	The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK)	Hong Kong SAR, Hong Kong SAR
39	New York University (NYU)	New York City, United States
40	The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology	Hong Kong SAR, Hong Kong SAR
41	The University of Sydney	Sydney, Australia
42	KAIST - Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology	Daejeon, South Korea
42	Zhejiang University	Hangzhou, China (Mainland)
44	University of California, Los Angeles	Los Angeles, United States
45	The University of New South Wales	Sydney, Australia
46	Shanghai Jiao Tong University	Shanghai, China (Mainland)
47	University of British Columbia	Vancouver, Canada
48	Institut Polytechnique de Paris	Palaiseau Cedex, Franceq
49	Technical University of Munich	Munich, Germany
50	Duke University	Durham, United States
51	The University of Queensland	Brisbane City, Australia
52	Carnegie Mellon University	Pittsburgh, United States
53	University of California, San Diego	San Diego, United States
54	City University of Hong Kong	Hong Kong SAR
55	Tokyo Institute of Technology (Tokyo)	Tokyo, Japan
56	The London School of Economics and Politics	London, United Kingdom
57	Monash University	Melbourne, Australia
58	University of Amsterdam	Amsterdam, Netherlands
59	Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität	Munich, Germany
60	Sorbonne University	Paris, France
61	Delft University of Technology	Delft, Netherlands
61	University of Bristol	Bristol, United Kingdom
63	Brown University	Providence, United States
64	The University of Warwick	Coventry, United Kingdom
65	Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg	Heidelberg, Germany
65	The Hong Kong Polytechnic University	Hong Kong SAR, Hong Kong SAR
67	Universidad de Buenos Aires (UBA)	Buenos Aires, Argentina
68	Osaka University	Osaka City, Japan
69	Universit Paris-Saclay	Gif-sur-Yvette,, France
70	Universiti Malaya (UM)	Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
71	Pohang University of Science And Technology	Pohang, South Korea
72	the University of Texas at Austin	Austin, United States
73	Yonsei University	Seoul, South Korea
74	Korea University	Seoul, South Korea
75	Lomonosov Moscow State University	Moscow, Russia
76	KU Leuven	Leuven, Belgium
77	National Taiwan University (NTU)	Taipei City, Taiwan
78	University of Southampton	Southampton, United Kingdom
79	Tohoku University	Sendai City, Japan
80	University of Washington	Seattle, United States
81	University of Glasgow	Glasgow, United Kingdom
82	University of Copenhagen	Copenhagen, Denmark
83	University of Wisconsin-Madison	Madison, United States
83	University of Zurich	Zürich, Switzerland
85	University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign	Champaign, United States
86	University of Leeds	Leeds, United Kingdom
87	The University of Auckland	Auckland, New Zealand
88	Georgia Institute of Technology	Atlanta, United States
89	KTH Royal Institute of Technology	Stockholm, Sweden
90	The University of Western Australia	Perth, Australia
91	University of Birmingham	Birmingham, United Kingdom
92	Durham University	Durham, United Kingdom
93	Pennsylvania State University	University Park, United States
94	University of Science and Technology of China	Hefei, China (Mainland)
95	Lund University	Lund, Sweden
96	The University of Sheffield	Sheffield, United Kingdom
96	University of St Andrews	St. Andrews, United Kingdom
98	Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin	Dublin, Ireland
99	Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU)	Suwon, South Korea
100	Rice University	Houston, United States

We have discussed some quality Universities currently in the world. Every student dreams of having these Universities on their resume when going for jobs and employers too love to see these Universities mentioned in the resumes of applicants. We have also seen the average fee per annum of each university, which does seem to be a little high in some of the listed Universities. We cannot forget the quality of education that the universities are offering by looking at the high fees. We would advise you to go for an education loan if you are unable to arrange the funds for your studies. Try to get an education loan through Wemakescholars. We at Wemakescholars will provide you with the guidance to get an education loan without any service charges and will also connect you to suitable public and private lenders. So! What are you waiting for? Request a callback from Wemakescholars today and start your process for an education loan.