WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Purdue University continues to solidify its position as a leading academic institution, earning recognition in the latest 2025 QS (Quacquarelli Symonds) World University Rankings. Released on Tuesday (June 4), these rankings reveal Purdue’s ascent to No. 89 globally, marking a significant leap of 10 spots from the previous year.
Notably, Purdue has secured its place as a top 10 U.S. public university, advancing to No. 8 overall, an improvement of two spots from the previous year. This achievement represents the highest rank Purdue has attained among U.S. public universities since the inception of QS’s independent global ranking system.
Among all U.S. institutions, Purdue claims a prestigious spot in the top 25, securing No. 24, a noteworthy rise from both 2024 (No. 27) and 2023 (No. 32). Furthermore, within the Big Ten conference, Purdue stands out, climbing to No. 6 among the 18 universities, including four new institutions joining this summer. Notably, Purdue is the sole university in the Big Ten to elevate its QS ranking this year, further underscoring its academic prowess.
President Mung Chiang expressed pride in Purdue’s continuous elevation in American and global rankings, attributing this success to the exceptional contributions of faculty, staff, and students. He emphasized that such recognition reflects Purdue’s commitment to excellence and enhances the positive visibility of the state.
The individual metrics contributing to Purdue University’s overall QS World University Rankings demonstrate a promising upward trajectory. Key areas showing improvement include academic reputation, international research network, and sustainability initiatives. The methodology encompasses various factors such as employer reputation, employment outcomes, faculty/student ratio, and measures of academic excellence across undergraduate, graduate, and research domains.
Patrick J. Wolfe, Purdue’s provost and executive vice president for academic affairs and diversity, highlighted the university’s dedication to making a significant societal impact through knowledge creation, dissemination, and application. He expressed pride in Purdue’s deserved recognition in these rankings, reflecting the institution’s ongoing commitment to excellence.
Purdue’s recent acclaim in the QS World University Rankings adds to its impressive track record of stellar rankings across diverse publications and methodologies. Notable achievements include its best-ever undergraduate ranking in the 2024 U.S. News & World Report, ranking No. 43 among over 400 universities assessed. Additionally, Purdue has been recognized as a top 10 Most Innovative school by U.S. News & World Report for six consecutive years and secured a place in the top 100 of the 2024 Times Higher Education World University Rankings.
Furthermore, Purdue’s prowess in innovation is underscored by its consistent performance in securing U.S. patents, ranking fifth internationally and among the top four for U.S. universities for the second consecutive year. In the recent Global University Visibility rankings, Purdue emerged as the third most recognized public university in the U.S. and tenth globally, further solidifying its status as a powerhouse of academic excellence and innovation.
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