Where do the Ivy League schools stand in QS 2027 and THE 2026 as I shortlist my options?
27 Oct 2026 · Answered by Sumit Singh Chauhan · 1 min read
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Harvard University ranks #5 in both QS World University Rankings 2027 and Times Higher Education 2026. Princeton is #3 in THE but #27 in QS, while Dartmouth College sits lowest at #270 in QS and #180 in THE. Rankings change annually, so check the official ranking pages.
Harvard ranks #5 in both QS 2027 and THE 2026, and the other Ivy League schools vary quite a bit between the two lists. Rankings change each year, so verify them on the official QS and THE pages.
Ivy League Rankings
| Ivy League school | QS World University Ranking 2027 | THE 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Harvard University | #5 | #5 |
| University of Pennsylvania | #15 | #14 |
| Cornell University | #16 | #18 |
| Yale University | #16 | #10 |
| Princeton University | #27 | #3 |
| Columbia University | #43 | #20 |
| Brown University | #66 | #65 |
| Dartmouth College | #270 | #180 |
Why the Ivies Draw Applicants
- They offer quality education and are known for high-end research.
- Acceptance rates are usually very low, typically in single digits.
- Harvard and Yale offer need-based aid, and funding rules differ by school, so check each official page.
My Advice
Do not choose purely on a rank. QS and THE use different methods, so compare programme fit, funding and your own profile, and recheck the official rankings because positions shift annually.
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