QS World University Rankings 2026
SUMMARY
Purdue University continues to be recognized among the world’s top academic institutions. In the newly released 2026 QS (Quacquarelli Symonds) World University Rankings, Purdue is once again ranked among the top 10 U.S. public universities, holding strong at No. 9 overall.
Purdue rose to No. 88 globally — part of a steady upward trend. This marks the third consecutive year Purdue has earned a top 10 placement in the QS World University Rankings.
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- Social media graphics
- Social media post copy
- Press release
LINKS AND UTM PARAMETERS
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UTM Campaign: 2026_QS_Top10
UTM Medium: Social or Email
UTM Source: Facebook, X, LinkedIn, Instagram, email newsletter name, etc.
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SOCIAL MEDIA GUIDANCE
POSTING TIPS
- Keep posts short and direct
- Link all posts back to the story
- Include photos or videos
- Use short URLS
SUGGESTED SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS
Facebook:
For the third year in a row, Purdue is ranked a top 10 U.S. public university by the 2026 QS World University Rankings! 📣
📊 Positioned at No. 9 among U.S. publics and climbing to No. 88 globally, these rankings reflect Purdue’s persistent momentum in employer reputation, career outcomes and sustainability.
Learn how Purdue is shaping the global talent landscape: [link].
X:
For three years running, Purdue continues to lead:
🏆Top 10 in the U.S.
🏆 Top 20 in employer reputation
We’re proud to see our work in research, innovation and student outcomes recognized at a global level. 📊 Explore the full story and metrics. 👇
Instagram:
We’re proud to be ranked in the top 10 U.S. public universities — again — in the latest QS World University Rankings, plus other accolades that reflect our global reach:
📊 Top 10 university in the U.S.
💼 Top 20 in employer reputation
Purdue continues to gain momentum — and it’s all powered by Boilermaker persistence.
Learn more about this ranking: 🔗 in bio. 👆
LinkedIn:
📊 Purdue is ranked No. 9 among U.S. public universities — for the third consecutive year — and has reached No. 88 globally.
Driven by gains in employer reputation and career outcomes, this recognition from QS World University Rankings reflects our focus on preparing graduates for real-world impact.
Explore the full story and metrics: [link].