Princeton University is consistently ranked among the top universities globally. In the 2023 QS World University Rankings, it placed 16th worldwide. The U.S. News & World Report’s 2023 Best Global Universities ranking positioned Princeton at 7th internationally. Times Higher Education’s 2023 World University Rankings listed it at 7th.
Domestically, Princeton often ranks within the top three in the U.S., frequently competing with Harvard and MIT. Its strong reputation stems from academic excellence, research output, and selective admissions. Rankings vary by criteria, but Princeton maintains elite status across major evaluation systems.