“The latest QS World University Rankings results demonstrate the University’s consistent development and the high international recognition of the quality of its studies. Our strong performance in the graduate employability indicator reflects the practical value of our study programmes and the competitiveness of our graduates in the global labour market. These results are the outcome of focused efforts within the academic environment, as well as close cooperation with employers and international partners,” emphasises Professor Gundars Bērziņš, Rector of the University of Latvia.
UL’s ability to prepare specialists who are highly sought after in the labour market and to support the professional development of its graduates was awarded 94.9 points out of a possible 100.
At the same time, UL maintains its leading position in Latvia across several other important QS ranking categories. The University is the highest-ranked higher education institution in Latvia for Academic Reputation, Citations per Faculty, Employment Outcomes, International Research Network, and Sustainability.
The QS World University Rankings is one of the most influential and internationally recognised university rankings in the world. This year, 8,808 higher education institutions from 106 countries and territories were evaluated, of which 1,504 universities were included in the ranking. The methodology assesses universities based on academic reputation, employer reputation, employment outcomes, research impact, learning environment, international engagement, and sustainability.
Three Latvian universities are represented in this year’s ranking: the University of Latvia (781–790), Riga Technical University (751–760), and Rīga Stradiņš University (1001–1200). Among Baltic universities, the highest-ranked institutions are University of Tartu (367th), Vilnius University (465th), and Tallinn University of Technology (600th). Globally, the ranking is led by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in 1st place, followed by Imperial College London in 2nd place and Stanford University in 3rd place.
In addition to its performance in the global ranking, UL has also demonstrated strong progress in other international QS assessments. The University’s academic disciplines are evaluated annually in the QS World University Rankings by Subject, while in the QS Sustainability Rankings 2026, UL ranks 553rd globally and 235th in Europe, while retaining its leading position in Latvia. In the QS Europe Rankings 2026, UL is placed 274th in Europe and 101st in Northern Europe, achieving particularly strong results in graduate employability, where it ranks 25th in Europe.
More information about the results is available on the QS rankings website.
This text was translated using AI.
 and the strong demand for its graduates in the labour market. UL ranks 72nd in the world for Employment Outcomes, demonstrating the success of its graduates in securing employment and advancing their careers. Overall, the University continues its steady growth, placing in the 781–790 range globally and moving purposefully towards the world’s top 500 universities.){kind=link}