Obuda University Moves Up a Category in the QS Ranking
Obuda University has reached another significant milestone in its international recognition: it has substantially improved its position in the latest Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings 2026. The university’s total score has doubled compared to last year, as announced by Prof. Dr. Levente Kovács, Rector of Obuda University.
According to the new ranking, our university has moved up one category, from the 1201–1400 band to the 1001–1200 range. This progress reflects consistent development across several key indicators, especially in the proportion of international faculty, the number of scientific citations per faculty member—where Obuda University ranks first nationwide—and sustainability, where the university’s score has significantly increased compared to the previous year. “We are extremely proud that Obuda University’s overall score more than doubled in the latest QS World University Rankings,” emphasized Prof. Dr. Levente Kovács.
Among the ten Hungarian higher education institutions featured in the 2026 ranking, Obuda University now holds the 6th position. The QS World University Rankings, alongside the THE rankings, are among the most comprehensive global rankings of higher education institutions. The ranking is compiled by the QS research team in close cooperation with tens of thousands of universities worldwide. The evaluation is based on data from 16.4 million academic publications and the opinions of over 151,000 academics and 100,000 employers.
The QS methodology considers several key factors, such as student experience, university partnerships, research activity, and quality of teaching. The goal is to provide the most comprehensive picture of a university’s performance, grounded in reliable research and innovative analysis methods. A university’s QS ranking is not just a number, it serves as a guide for prospective (especially international) students in choosing the right institution for their further studies.
This year, the university has improved its position in both of the most prestigious international rankings: in addition to the QS results, it has also made remarkable progress in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2025, moving up from the 1001–1200 band to the 601–800 category after four consecutive years.
Among the ten Hungarian higher education institutions featured in the 2026 ranking, Obuda University now holds the 6th position. The QS World University Rankings, alongside the THE rankings, are among the most comprehensive global rankings of higher education institutions. The ranking is compiled by the QS research team in close cooperation with tens of thousands of universities worldwide. The evaluation is based on data from 16.4 million academic publications and the opinions of over 151,000 academics and 100,000 employers.
The QS methodology considers several key factors, such as student experience, university partnerships, research activity, and quality of teaching. The goal is to provide the most comprehensive picture of a university’s performance, grounded in reliable research and innovative analysis methods. A university’s QS ranking is not just a number, it serves as a guide for prospective (especially international) students in choosing the right institution for their further studies.
This year, the university has improved its position in both of the most prestigious international rankings: in addition to the QS results, it has also made remarkable progress in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2025, moving up from the 1001–1200 band to the 601–800 category after four consecutive years.
