Cornell University maintains high global university rankings

Cornell University, an Ivy League institution based in Ithaca, New York, has maintained its standing in several major global university rankings. In the QS World University Rankings 2027, Cornell is tied for 16th place globally with Yale University, earning a score of 91.5. This position is consistent with its 2026 ranking.

In the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2026, Cornell is tied for 18th place globally with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). This represents an improvement from its 20th place standing in both 2024 and 2025. The university also appears in the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) 2026.