Computer Science World University Rankings 2026

The Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2026 reveal the world’s top universities for computer science.

The 2026 Computer Science ranking evaluates excellence across: software development and engineering; artificial intelligence and machine learning; and cybersecurity and networks, among other topics.

Computer Science rankings 2026: highlights

  • Oxford is number one for its outstanding performance in teaching and international outlook

  • Peking University in China joins top 10 for first time, excelling in industry links

This year, we have evaluated 1,165 universities from 84 countries and territories, using the same 18 trusted and rigorous performance indicators as the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026, recalibrated to suit the computer science field.

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