Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026 

SUMMARY 

Purdue has once again been recognized among the nation’s top research universities in the 2026 Times Higher Education World University Rankings. Purdue placed No. 32 among U.S. research universities, No. 13 among U.S. public universities and is the only Indiana university ranked in the global top 100. 

This distinction reflects Purdue’s persistent pursuit of excellence, innovation and global impact. Content tied to this recognition is evergreen and can be shared year-round to highlight Purdue’s position as Indiana’s top-ranked research university and a world leader in innovation.  

RESOURCES INCLUDE 

• Social media graphics 
• Social copy 
• News release

LINKS AND UTM PARAMETERS 

When linking to Purdue websites from social platforms or emails, it is recommended that UTM parameters be added to the URL in order to provide reporting on the activity. The Purdue Marketing and Communications campaign URL builder allows you to easily configure these links and even request shortened Purdue-branded links.  

UTM Campaign: 2026_WUR 

UTM Medium: Social  

UTM Source: Facebook, X, LinkedIn, Instagram, email newsletter name, etc. 

AVAILABLE ASSETS 

The following assets are available for download and use. 

NOTE: If InDesign files are needed for any of these assets, please complete the marketing request form. 

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: 

Boilermakers prove again and again and again that persistence pays off. 🏆 

Purdue is ranked No. 32 among U.S. research universities, No. 13 among public universities and is the only Indiana university to appear in the world’s top 100 in the 2026 @timeshighereducation World University Rankings. 

Get more details: [link]. 

X: 

Purdue is Indiana’s top-ranked research university. 🏆  

We’re the No. 32 research university in the U.S., No. 13 among publics, and the only Indiana university in the global top 100 in @timeshighered rankings. Read more. 👇 

Instagram: 

Purdue = Indiana’s top-ranked research university. 💪🏆 

We’re proud to be ranked No. 32 among U.S. research universities, No. 13 among U.S. publics and the only Indiana university in the world’s top 100, according to @timeshighered. 

Read how Purdue is rising above the rest: 🔗 in bio. 👆 

LinkedIn: 

Purdue’s rankings reflect the work of Boilermakers who persistently pursue innovation and impact — again and again and again. 💪 

Purdue stands at No. 32 among U.S. research universities and is the only Indiana university in the world’s top 100 in the 2026 @times-higher-education rankings. We’re also proud to stand as Indiana’s top-ranked research university. 

Learn more about the rankings: [link].