The 2026 Best Global Universities rankings evaluated 2,250 research institutions from more than 100 countries.
The 2026 Best Global Universities rankings evaluated 2,250 research institutions from more than 100 countries.
By Lila Thulin
Keegan Houser/UC Berkeley
June 15, 2026
U.S. News & World Report has ranked UC Berkeley No. 7 in its 2026 list of the best global universities, which assesses more than 2,250 research institutions worldwide. Berkeley also claimed the honor of top public university in the U.S.
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