Social Sciences World University Rankings 2026

The Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2026 reveal the world’s top universities for social sciences, including the best political science schools, among other departments.

The 2026 Social Sciences ranking encompasses a diverse range of subjects including: communication and media studies, politics and international studies (including development studies), sociology, geography and anthropology.

Social Sciences rankings 2026: highlights

  • MIT takes the top spot, excelling in industry links and international outlook
  • Yale rejoins top 10, thanks to its strong performance in teaching

This year, we have evaluated 1,202 universities from 104 countries and territories, using the same 18 trusted and rigorous performance indicators as the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026, recalibrated to suit social sciences fields.

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World University Rankings by Subject 2026: Asia on the rise

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