QS World University Rankings 2027 data across 22 leading study destinations, combined with current rules on practical training during study and post-graduation work permits — so you can choose where to study with the full picture.
Top picks by composite study score
#1🇳🇱
Netherlands
Score 92Good
#2🇩🇰
Denmark
Score 91Good
#3🇸🇪
Sweden
Score 90Good
#4🇭🇰
Hong Kong SAR
Score 89Excellent
#5🇦🇺
Australia
Score 82Excellent
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# Univs
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🇳🇱
Netherlands
Europe
92
Score
#48
Best
1
Top 50
2
Top 100
13
Top 500
178.8
Avg Rank
13
# Univs
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🇩🇰
Denmark
Europe
91
Score
#90
Best
0
Top 50
1
Top 100
5
Top 500
187
Avg Rank
5
# Univs
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🇸🇪
Sweden
Europe
90
Score
#71
Best
0
Top 50
3
Top 100
8
Top 500
194
Avg Rank
8
# Univs
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🇭🇰
Hong Kong SAR
Asia
89
Score
#11
Best
4
Top 50
5
Top 100
7
Top 500
239.2
Avg Rank
9
# Univs
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🇦🇺
Australia
Oceania
82
Score
#19
Best
6
Top 50
9
Top 100
27
Top 500
326.4
Avg Rank
35
# Univs
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🇳🇿
New Zealand
Oceania
81
Score
#67
Best
0
Top 50
1
Top 100
8
Top 500
265.1
Avg Rank
8
# Univs
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🇸🇬
Singapore
Asia
79
Score
#10
Best
2
Top 50
2
Top 100
4
Top 500
174.8
Avg Rank
4
# Univs
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🇮🇪
Ireland
Europe
77
Score
#75
Best
0
Top 50
2
Top 100
6
Top 500
373.4
Avg Rank
8
# Univs
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🇨🇦
Canada
North America
74
Score
#30
Best
3
Top 50
4
Top 100
17
Top 500
395.4
Avg Rank
27
# Univs
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🇬🇧
United Kingdom
Europe
73
Score
#2
Best
7
Top 50
16
Top 100
48
Top 500
402.3
Avg Rank
76
# Univs
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🇨🇭
Switzerland
Europe
69
Score
#8
Best
2
Top 50
3
Top 100
8
Top 500
287.2
Avg Rank
10
# Univs
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🇫🇮
Finland
Europe
65
Score
#123
Best
0
Top 50
0
Top 100
6
Top 500
405.6
Avg Rank
9
# Univs
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🇺🇸
United States
North America
59
Score
#1
Best
14
Top 50
26
Top 100
68
Top 500
455.4
Avg Rank
130
# Univs
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🇩🇪
Germany
Europe
57
Score
#25
Best
1
Top 50
4
Top 100
28
Top 500
446.4
Avg Rank
47
# Univs
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🇧🇪
Belgium
Europe
57
Score
#59
Best
0
Top 50
1
Top 100
7
Top 500
387.9
Avg Rank
10
# Univs
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🇵🇹
Portugal
Europe
50
Score
#237
Best
0
Top 50
0
Top 100
5
Top 500
529.4
Avg Rank
9
# Univs
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🇫🇷
France
Europe
49
Score
#34
Best
2
Top 50
4
Top 100
13
Top 500
512.7
Avg Rank
26
# Univs
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🇦🇹
Austria
Europe
46
Score
#140
Best
0
Top 50
0
Top 100
6
Top 500
459.7
Avg Rank
10
# Univs
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🇳🇴
Norway
Europe
38
Score
#131
Best
0
Top 50
0
Top 100
3
Top 500
491.3
Avg Rank
6
# Univs
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🇪🇸
Spain
Europe
33
Score
#165
Best
0
Top 50
0
Top 100
15
Top 500
567
Avg Rank
29
# Univs
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🇮🇹
Italy
Europe
32
Score
#87
Best
0
Top 50
1
Top 100
15
Top 500
572.8
Avg Rank
36
# Univs
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🇵🇱
Poland
Europe
12
Score
#289
Best
0
Top 50
0
Top 100
2
Top 500
686.1
Avg Rank
9
# Univs
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Sources & methodology: University data from QS World University Rankings 2027 (topuniversities.com) — International Students subset of 22 countries. Work rights and post-graduation visa rules as of 2025–26; verify with official immigration authorities before applying as rules change frequently. Study Score = composite of QS average rank quality (60% weight), post-graduation work rights (30%), and practical training during study (10%) — lower average rank = stronger universities = higher quality weight.