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Discover the Best Social Sciences Universities in 2026
Times Higher Education
January 20, 2026•2 days ago
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The Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026 for Social Sciences have been released, evaluating 1,202 institutions globally. MIT secured the top position, noted for its industry links and international outlook. Yale re-entered the top 10, attributed to its strong teaching performance. The rankings cover a broad spectrum of social science disciplines.
TheTimes Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2026 reveal the world’s top universities for social sciences.
The 2026 Social Sciences ranking encompasses a diverse range of subjects including: communication and media studies, politics and international studies (including development studies), sociology, geography and anthropology.
Social Sciences rankings 2026: highlights
MIT takes the top spot, excelling in industry links and international outlook
Yale rejoins top 10, thanks to its strong performance in teaching
This year, we have evaluated 1,202 universities from 104 countries and territories, using the same 18 trusted and rigorous performance indicators as theTimes Higher Education World University Rankings 2026, recalibrated to suit social sciences fields.
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