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MIT Dominates QS Rankings with 11 Top Subject Positions for 2024
\n The QS World University Rankings has recognized MIT as the leading institution in 11 academic disciplines for 2024, underscoring its continued global academic excellence and leadership.
\nMIT’s Top Academic Disciplines
\nMIT has achieved the number one ranking in an impressive range of fields including Chemical Engineering, Civil and Structural Engineering, Computer Science and Information Systems, Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Linguistics, Materials Science, Mechanical, Aeronautical, and Manufacturing Engineering, Mathematics, Physics and Astronomy, as well as Statistics and Operational Research.
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Additional High Rankings
\nBeyond its top spots, MIT secured second place in five other key fields including Accounting and Finance, Architecture/Built Environment, Biological Sciences, Chemistry, and Economics and Econometrics.
\nOverall Rankings and Evaluation Criteria
\nIn the comprehensive evaluation covering 55 subjects plus five broad academic categories, MIT was ranked first in Engineering and Technology and second in Natural Sciences. The rankings consider research quality, academic reputation, and graduate employability.
\nMIT has held the title of the world’s No. 1 university according to the QS World University Rankings for an impressive 12 consecutive years.\n
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About QS World University Rankings
\nPublished annually by Quacquarelli Symonds Limited, the QS World University Rankings help prospective students identify the top universities worldwide based on rigorous criteria including research output, reputation, and graduate success.
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