Digital Leaders 2026
AI & TECH CAREERS EDITION · TOP 150 INSTITUTIONS
Global ranking
Global Digital Leaders ranking
Combining the results of the four complementary rankings, it recognises universities and schools whose graduates collectively represent the full architecture of today's AI & Tech economy.
University of Edinburgh
University of Edinburgh
Create
Digital Entrepreneurship
Data science, Al, and Business Analytics represent the forefront of innovation, empowering organizations to make informed decisions, optimize operations, and unlock new opportunities for growth and success in the digital era.
Power - AI & technology builders
Computer science
Best Universities and Scvhools for AI & Technology Builders Recognising institutions that develop software engineers, AI engineers, computer scientists and technology architects building the technologies that power the digital economy.
Power - AI & Data
AI, Data Science and Advanced Analytics
Best Universities and Schools for AI & Data Leaders Recognising institutions that develop data scientists, AI specialists, analytics leaders and decision-makers transforming data and intelligence into insight, innovation and competitive advantage.
Transform
Digital Transformation Management
Best Universities and Schools for Digital Transformation Leaders and Change Makers Recognising institutions that develop digital leaders, transformation directors and innovation professionals helping organisations adopt technology, drive change and create value at scale.
Global Ranking
AI, tech & digital education
The Global Digital Leaders ranking highlights the 150 higher education institutions with the strongest overall presence in the AI & Tech economy, reflecting their performance across multiple talent pipelines and career pathways
Carnegie Mellon University
Carnegie Mellon University
Create
Digital Entrepreneurship
Data science, Al, and Business Analytics represent the forefront of innovation, empowering organizations to make informed decisions, optimize operations, and unlock new opportunities for growth and success in the digital era.
Power - AI & technology builders
Computer science
Best Universities and Scvhools for AI & Technology Builders Recognising institutions that develop software engineers, AI engineers, computer scientists and technology architects building the technologies that power the digital economy.
Power - AI & Data
AI, Data Science and Advanced Analytics
Best Universities and Schools for AI & Data Leaders Recognising institutions that develop data scientists, AI specialists, analytics leaders and decision-makers transforming data and intelligence into insight, innovation and competitive advantage.
Transform
Digital Transformation Management
Best Universities and Schools for Digital Transformation Leaders and Change Makers Recognising institutions that develop digital leaders, transformation directors and innovation professionals helping organisations adopt technology, drive change and create value at scale.
Global Ranking
AI, tech & digital education
The Global Digital Leaders ranking highlights the 150 higher education institutions with the strongest overall presence in the AI & Tech economy, reflecting their performance across multiple talent pipelines and career pathways
Monash University
Monash University
Create
Digital Entrepreneurship
Data science, Al, and Business Analytics represent the forefront of innovation, empowering organizations to make informed decisions, optimize operations, and unlock new opportunities for growth and success in the digital era.
Power - AI & technology builders
Computer science
Best Universities and Scvhools for AI & Technology Builders Recognising institutions that develop software engineers, AI engineers, computer scientists and technology architects building the technologies that power the digital economy.
Power - AI & Data
AI, Data Science and Advanced Analytics
Best Universities and Schools for AI & Data Leaders Recognising institutions that develop data scientists, AI specialists, analytics leaders and decision-makers transforming data and intelligence into insight, innovation and competitive advantage.
Transform
Digital Transformation Management
Best Universities and Schools for Digital Transformation Leaders and Change Makers Recognising institutions that develop digital leaders, transformation directors and innovation professionals helping organisations adopt technology, drive change and create value at scale.
Global Ranking
AI, tech & digital education
The Global Digital Leaders ranking highlights the 150 higher education institutions with the strongest overall presence in the AI & Tech economy, reflecting their performance across multiple talent pipelines and career pathways
New York University
New York University
Create
Digital Entrepreneurship
Data science, Al, and Business Analytics represent the forefront of innovation, empowering organizations to make informed decisions, optimize operations, and unlock new opportunities for growth and success in the digital era.
Power - AI & technology builders
Computer science
Best Universities and Scvhools for AI & Technology Builders Recognising institutions that develop software engineers, AI engineers, computer scientists and technology architects building the technologies that power the digital economy.
Power - AI & Data
AI, Data Science and Advanced Analytics
Best Universities and Schools for AI & Data Leaders Recognising institutions that develop data scientists, AI specialists, analytics leaders and decision-makers transforming data and intelligence into insight, innovation and competitive advantage.
Transform
Digital Transformation Management
Best Universities and Schools for Digital Transformation Leaders and Change Makers Recognising institutions that develop digital leaders, transformation directors and innovation professionals helping organisations adopt technology, drive change and create value at scale.
Global Ranking
AI, tech & digital education
The Global Digital Leaders ranking highlights the 150 higher education institutions with the strongest overall presence in the AI & Tech economy, reflecting their performance across multiple talent pipelines and career pathways
ETH Zurich
ETH Zurich
Create
Digital Entrepreneurship
Data science, Al, and Business Analytics represent the forefront of innovation, empowering organizations to make informed decisions, optimize operations, and unlock new opportunities for growth and success in the digital era.
Power - AI & technology builders
Computer science
Best Universities and Scvhools for AI & Technology Builders Recognising institutions that develop software engineers, AI engineers, computer scientists and technology architects building the technologies that power the digital economy.
Power - AI & Data
AI, Data Science and Advanced Analytics
Best Universities and Schools for AI & Data Leaders Recognising institutions that develop data scientists, AI specialists, analytics leaders and decision-makers transforming data and intelligence into insight, innovation and competitive advantage.
Transform
Digital Transformation Management
Best Universities and Schools for Digital Transformation Leaders and Change Makers Recognising institutions that develop digital leaders, transformation directors and innovation professionals helping organisations adopt technology, drive change and create value at scale.
Global Ranking
AI, tech & digital education
The Global Digital Leaders ranking highlights the 150 higher education institutions with the strongest overall presence in the AI & Tech economy, reflecting their performance across multiple talent pipelines and career pathways
École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
Create
Digital Entrepreneurship
Data science, Al, and Business Analytics represent the forefront of innovation, empowering organizations to make informed decisions, optimize operations, and unlock new opportunities for growth and success in the digital era.
Power - AI & technology builders
Computer science
Best Universities and Scvhools for AI & Technology Builders Recognising institutions that develop software engineers, AI engineers, computer scientists and technology architects building the technologies that power the digital economy.
Power - AI & Data
AI, Data Science and Advanced Analytics
Best Universities and Schools for AI & Data Leaders Recognising institutions that develop data scientists, AI specialists, analytics leaders and decision-makers transforming data and intelligence into insight, innovation and competitive advantage.
Transform
Digital Transformation Management
Best Universities and Schools for Digital Transformation Leaders and Change Makers Recognising institutions that develop digital leaders, transformation directors and innovation professionals helping organisations adopt technology, drive change and create value at scale.
Global Ranking
AI, tech & digital education
The Global Digital Leaders ranking highlights the 150 higher education institutions with the strongest overall presence in the AI & Tech economy, reflecting their performance across multiple talent pipelines and career pathways
The University of Tokyo
The University of Tokyo
Create
Digital Entrepreneurship
Data science, Al, and Business Analytics represent the forefront of innovation, empowering organizations to make informed decisions, optimize operations, and unlock new opportunities for growth and success in the digital era.
Power - AI & technology builders
Computer science
Best Universities and Scvhools for AI & Technology Builders Recognising institutions that develop software engineers, AI engineers, computer scientists and technology architects building the technologies that power the digital economy.
Power - AI & Data
AI, Data Science and Advanced Analytics
Best Universities and Schools for AI & Data Leaders Recognising institutions that develop data scientists, AI specialists, analytics leaders and decision-makers transforming data and intelligence into insight, innovation and competitive advantage.
Transform
Digital Transformation Management
Best Universities and Schools for Digital Transformation Leaders and Change Makers Recognising institutions that develop digital leaders, transformation directors and innovation professionals helping organisations adopt technology, drive change and create value at scale.
Global Ranking
AI, tech & digital education
The Global Digital Leaders ranking highlights the 150 higher education institutions with the strongest overall presence in the AI & Tech economy, reflecting their performance across multiple talent pipelines and career pathways
Yale University
Yale University
Create
Digital Entrepreneurship
Data science, Al, and Business Analytics represent the forefront of innovation, empowering organizations to make informed decisions, optimize operations, and unlock new opportunities for growth and success in the digital era.
Power - AI & technology builders
Computer science
Best Universities and Scvhools for AI & Technology Builders Recognising institutions that develop software engineers, AI engineers, computer scientists and technology architects building the technologies that power the digital economy.
Power - AI & Data
AI, Data Science and Advanced Analytics
Best Universities and Schools for AI & Data Leaders Recognising institutions that develop data scientists, AI specialists, analytics leaders and decision-makers transforming data and intelligence into insight, innovation and competitive advantage.
Transform
Digital Transformation Management
Best Universities and Schools for Digital Transformation Leaders and Change Makers Recognising institutions that develop digital leaders, transformation directors and innovation professionals helping organisations adopt technology, drive change and create value at scale.
Global Ranking
AI, tech & digital education
The Global Digital Leaders ranking highlights the 150 higher education institutions with the strongest overall presence in the AI & Tech economy, reflecting their performance across multiple talent pipelines and career pathways
Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani
Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani
Create
Digital Entrepreneurship
Data science, Al, and Business Analytics represent the forefront of innovation, empowering organizations to make informed decisions, optimize operations, and unlock new opportunities for growth and success in the digital era.
Power - AI & technology builders
Computer science
Best Universities and Scvhools for AI & Technology Builders Recognising institutions that develop software engineers, AI engineers, computer scientists and technology architects building the technologies that power the digital economy.
Power - AI & Data
AI, Data Science and Advanced Analytics
Best Universities and Schools for AI & Data Leaders Recognising institutions that develop data scientists, AI specialists, analytics leaders and decision-makers transforming data and intelligence into insight, innovation and competitive advantage.
Transform
Digital Transformation Management
Best Universities and Schools for Digital Transformation Leaders and Change Makers Recognising institutions that develop digital leaders, transformation directors and innovation professionals helping organisations adopt technology, drive change and create value at scale.
Global Ranking
AI, tech & digital education
The Global Digital Leaders ranking highlights the 150 higher education institutions with the strongest overall presence in the AI & Tech economy, reflecting their performance across multiple talent pipelines and career pathways
Nanyang Technological University
Nanyang Technological University
Create
Digital Entrepreneurship
Data science, Al, and Business Analytics represent the forefront of innovation, empowering organizations to make informed decisions, optimize operations, and unlock new opportunities for growth and success in the digital era.
Power - AI & technology builders
Computer science
Best Universities and Scvhools for AI & Technology Builders Recognising institutions that develop software engineers, AI engineers, computer scientists and technology architects building the technologies that power the digital economy.
Power - AI & Data
AI, Data Science and Advanced Analytics
Best Universities and Schools for AI & Data Leaders Recognising institutions that develop data scientists, AI specialists, analytics leaders and decision-makers transforming data and intelligence into insight, innovation and competitive advantage.
Transform
Digital Transformation Management
Best Universities and Schools for Digital Transformation Leaders and Change Makers Recognising institutions that develop digital leaders, transformation directors and innovation professionals helping organisations adopt technology, drive change and create value at scale.
Global Ranking
AI, tech & digital education
The Global Digital Leaders ranking highlights the 150 higher education institutions with the strongest overall presence in the AI & Tech economy, reflecting their performance across multiple talent pipelines and career pathways
Cornell University
Cornell University
Create
Digital Entrepreneurship
Data science, Al, and Business Analytics represent the forefront of innovation, empowering organizations to make informed decisions, optimize operations, and unlock new opportunities for growth and success in the digital era.
Power - AI & technology builders
Computer science
Best Universities and Scvhools for AI & Technology Builders Recognising institutions that develop software engineers, AI engineers, computer scientists and technology architects building the technologies that power the digital economy.
Power - AI & Data
AI, Data Science and Advanced Analytics
Best Universities and Schools for AI & Data Leaders Recognising institutions that develop data scientists, AI specialists, analytics leaders and decision-makers transforming data and intelligence into insight, innovation and competitive advantage.
Transform
Digital Transformation Management
Best Universities and Schools for Digital Transformation Leaders and Change Makers Recognising institutions that develop digital leaders, transformation directors and innovation professionals helping organisations adopt technology, drive change and create value at scale.
Global Ranking
AI, tech & digital education
The Global Digital Leaders ranking highlights the 150 higher education institutions with the strongest overall presence in the AI & Tech economy, reflecting their performance across multiple talent pipelines and career pathways
McGill University
McGill University
Create
Digital Entrepreneurship
Data science, Al, and Business Analytics represent the forefront of innovation, empowering organizations to make informed decisions, optimize operations, and unlock new opportunities for growth and success in the digital era.
Power - AI & technology builders
Computer science
Best Universities and Scvhools for AI & Technology Builders Recognising institutions that develop software engineers, AI engineers, computer scientists and technology architects building the technologies that power the digital economy.
Power - AI & Data
AI, Data Science and Advanced Analytics
Best Universities and Schools for AI & Data Leaders Recognising institutions that develop data scientists, AI specialists, analytics leaders and decision-makers transforming data and intelligence into insight, innovation and competitive advantage.
Transform
Digital Transformation Management
Best Universities and Schools for Digital Transformation Leaders and Change Makers Recognising institutions that develop digital leaders, transformation directors and innovation professionals helping organisations adopt technology, drive change and create value at scale.
Global Ranking
AI, tech & digital education
The Global Digital Leaders ranking highlights the 150 higher education institutions with the strongest overall presence in the AI & Tech economy, reflecting their performance across multiple talent pipelines and career pathways
Trinity College Dublin
Trinity College Dublin
Create
Digital Entrepreneurship
Data science, Al, and Business Analytics represent the forefront of innovation, empowering organizations to make informed decisions, optimize operations, and unlock new opportunities for growth and success in the digital era.
Power - AI & technology builders
Computer science
Best Universities and Scvhools for AI & Technology Builders Recognising institutions that develop software engineers, AI engineers, computer scientists and technology architects building the technologies that power the digital economy.
Power - AI & Data
AI, Data Science and Advanced Analytics
Best Universities and Schools for AI & Data Leaders Recognising institutions that develop data scientists, AI specialists, analytics leaders and decision-makers transforming data and intelligence into insight, innovation and competitive advantage.
Transform
Digital Transformation Management
Best Universities and Schools for Digital Transformation Leaders and Change Makers Recognising institutions that develop digital leaders, transformation directors and innovation professionals helping organisations adopt technology, drive change and create value at scale.
Global Ranking
AI, tech & digital education
The Global Digital Leaders ranking highlights the 150 higher education institutions with the strongest overall presence in the AI & Tech economy, reflecting their performance across multiple talent pipelines and career pathways
University of Pennsylvania
(incl. The Wharton School)
University of Pennsylvania
(incl. The Wharton School)
Create
Digital Entrepreneurship
Data science, Al, and Business Analytics represent the forefront of innovation, empowering organizations to make informed decisions, optimize operations, and unlock new opportunities for growth and success in the digital era.
Power - AI & technology builders
Computer science
Best Universities and Scvhools for AI & Technology Builders Recognising institutions that develop software engineers, AI engineers, computer scientists and technology architects building the technologies that power the digital economy.
Power - AI & Data
AI, Data Science and Advanced Analytics
Best Universities and Schools for AI & Data Leaders Recognising institutions that develop data scientists, AI specialists, analytics leaders and decision-makers transforming data and intelligence into insight, innovation and competitive advantage.
Transform
Digital Transformation Management
Best Universities and Schools for Digital Transformation Leaders and Change Makers Recognising institutions that develop digital leaders, transformation directors and innovation professionals helping organisations adopt technology, drive change and create value at scale.
Global Ranking
AI, tech & digital education
The Global Digital Leaders ranking highlights the 150 higher education institutions with the strongest overall presence in the AI & Tech economy, reflecting their performance across multiple talent pipelines and career pathways
Georgia Institute of Technology
Georgia Institute of Technology
Create
Digital Entrepreneurship
Data science, Al, and Business Analytics represent the forefront of innovation, empowering organizations to make informed decisions, optimize operations, and unlock new opportunities for growth and success in the digital era.
Power - AI & technology builders
Computer science
Best Universities and Scvhools for AI & Technology Builders Recognising institutions that develop software engineers, AI engineers, computer scientists and technology architects building the technologies that power the digital economy.
Power - AI & Data
AI, Data Science and Advanced Analytics
Best Universities and Schools for AI & Data Leaders Recognising institutions that develop data scientists, AI specialists, analytics leaders and decision-makers transforming data and intelligence into insight, innovation and competitive advantage.
Transform
Digital Transformation Management
Best Universities and Schools for Digital Transformation Leaders and Change Makers Recognising institutions that develop digital leaders, transformation directors and innovation professionals helping organisations adopt technology, drive change and create value at scale.
Global Ranking
AI, tech & digital education
The Global Digital Leaders ranking highlights the 150 higher education institutions with the strongest overall presence in the AI & Tech economy, reflecting their performance across multiple talent pipelines and career pathways
University College London
(UCL)
University College London
(UCL)
Create
Digital Entrepreneurship
Data science, Al, and Business Analytics represent the forefront of innovation, empowering organizations to make informed decisions, optimize operations, and unlock new opportunities for growth and success in the digital era.
Power - AI & technology builders
Computer science
Best Universities and Scvhools for AI & Technology Builders Recognising institutions that develop software engineers, AI engineers, computer scientists and technology architects building the technologies that power the digital economy.
Power - AI & Data
AI, Data Science and Advanced Analytics
Best Universities and Schools for AI & Data Leaders Recognising institutions that develop data scientists, AI specialists, analytics leaders and decision-makers transforming data and intelligence into insight, innovation and competitive advantage.
Transform
Digital Transformation Management
Best Universities and Schools for Digital Transformation Leaders and Change Makers Recognising institutions that develop digital leaders, transformation directors and innovation professionals helping organisations adopt technology, drive change and create value at scale.
Global Ranking
AI, tech & digital education
The Global Digital Leaders ranking highlights the 150 higher education institutions with the strongest overall presence in the AI & Tech economy, reflecting their performance across multiple talent pipelines and career pathways
Ramon Llul University
(incl. ESADE)
Ramon Llul University
(incl. ESADE)
Create
Digital Entrepreneurship
Data science, Al, and Business Analytics represent the forefront of innovation, empowering organizations to make informed decisions, optimize operations, and unlock new opportunities for growth and success in the digital era.
Power - AI & technology builders
Computer science
Best Universities and Scvhools for AI & Technology Builders Recognising institutions that develop software engineers, AI engineers, computer scientists and technology architects building the technologies that power the digital economy.
Power - AI & Data
AI, Data Science and Advanced Analytics
Best Universities and Schools for AI & Data Leaders Recognising institutions that develop data scientists, AI specialists, analytics leaders and decision-makers transforming data and intelligence into insight, innovation and competitive advantage.
Transform
Digital Transformation Management
Best Universities and Schools for Digital Transformation Leaders and Change Makers Recognising institutions that develop digital leaders, transformation directors and innovation professionals helping organisations adopt technology, drive change and create value at scale.
Global Ranking
AI, tech & digital education
The Global Digital Leaders ranking highlights the 150 higher education institutions with the strongest overall presence in the AI & Tech economy, reflecting their performance across multiple talent pipelines and career pathways
Tecnológico de Monterrey
(incl. EGADE Business School)
Tecnológico de Monterrey
(incl. EGADE Business School)
Create
Digital Entrepreneurship
Data science, Al, and Business Analytics represent the forefront of innovation, empowering organizations to make informed decisions, optimize operations, and unlock new opportunities for growth and success in the digital era.
Power - AI & technology builders
Computer science
Best Universities and Scvhools for AI & Technology Builders Recognising institutions that develop software engineers, AI engineers, computer scientists and technology architects building the technologies that power the digital economy.
Power - AI & Data
AI, Data Science and Advanced Analytics
Best Universities and Schools for AI & Data Leaders Recognising institutions that develop data scientists, AI specialists, analytics leaders and decision-makers transforming data and intelligence into insight, innovation and competitive advantage.
Transform
Digital Transformation Management
Best Universities and Schools for Digital Transformation Leaders and Change Makers Recognising institutions that develop digital leaders, transformation directors and innovation professionals helping organisations adopt technology, drive change and create value at scale.
Global Ranking
AI, tech & digital education
The Global Digital Leaders ranking highlights the 150 higher education institutions with the strongest overall presence in the AI & Tech economy, reflecting their performance across multiple talent pipelines and career pathways
University of Technology - Sydney
University of Technology - Sydney
Create
Digital Entrepreneurship
Data science, Al, and Business Analytics represent the forefront of innovation, empowering organizations to make informed decisions, optimize operations, and unlock new opportunities for growth and success in the digital era.
Power - AI & technology builders
Computer science
Best Universities and Scvhools for AI & Technology Builders Recognising institutions that develop software engineers, AI engineers, computer scientists and technology architects building the technologies that power the digital economy.
Power - AI & Data
AI, Data Science and Advanced Analytics
Best Universities and Schools for AI & Data Leaders Recognising institutions that develop data scientists, AI specialists, analytics leaders and decision-makers transforming data and intelligence into insight, innovation and competitive advantage.
Transform
Digital Transformation Management
Best Universities and Schools for Digital Transformation Leaders and Change Makers Recognising institutions that develop digital leaders, transformation directors and innovation professionals helping organisations adopt technology, drive change and create value at scale.
Global Ranking
AI, tech & digital education
The Global Digital Leaders ranking highlights the 150 higher education institutions with the strongest overall presence in the AI & Tech economy, reflecting their performance across multiple talent pipelines and career pathways
Technion - Israel Institute of Technology
Technion - Israel Institute of Technology
Create
Digital Entrepreneurship
Data science, Al, and Business Analytics represent the forefront of innovation, empowering organizations to make informed decisions, optimize operations, and unlock new opportunities for growth and success in the digital era.
Power - AI & technology builders
Computer science
Best Universities and Scvhools for AI & Technology Builders Recognising institutions that develop software engineers, AI engineers, computer scientists and technology architects building the technologies that power the digital economy.
Power - AI & Data
AI, Data Science and Advanced Analytics
Best Universities and Schools for AI & Data Leaders Recognising institutions that develop data scientists, AI specialists, analytics leaders and decision-makers transforming data and intelligence into insight, innovation and competitive advantage.
Transform
Digital Transformation Management
Best Universities and Schools for Digital Transformation Leaders and Change Makers Recognising institutions that develop digital leaders, transformation directors and innovation professionals helping organisations adopt technology, drive change and create value at scale.
Global Ranking
AI, tech & digital education
The Global Digital Leaders ranking highlights the 150 higher education institutions with the strongest overall presence in the AI & Tech economy, reflecting their performance across multiple talent pipelines and career pathways
Boston College
Boston College
Create
Digital Entrepreneurship
Data science, Al, and Business Analytics represent the forefront of innovation, empowering organizations to make informed decisions, optimize operations, and unlock new opportunities for growth and success in the digital era.
Power - AI & technology builders
Computer science
Best Universities and Scvhools for AI & Technology Builders Recognising institutions that develop software engineers, AI engineers, computer scientists and technology architects building the technologies that power the digital economy.
Power - AI & Data
AI, Data Science and Advanced Analytics
Best Universities and Schools for AI & Data Leaders Recognising institutions that develop data scientists, AI specialists, analytics leaders and decision-makers transforming data and intelligence into insight, innovation and competitive advantage.
Transform
Digital Transformation Management
Best Universities and Schools for Digital Transformation Leaders and Change Makers Recognising institutions that develop digital leaders, transformation directors and innovation professionals helping organisations adopt technology, drive change and create value at scale.
Global Ranking
AI, tech & digital education
The Global Digital Leaders ranking highlights the 150 higher education institutions with the strongest overall presence in the AI & Tech economy, reflecting their performance across multiple talent pipelines and career pathways
Tel Aviv University
Tel Aviv University
Create
Digital Entrepreneurship
Data science, Al, and Business Analytics represent the forefront of innovation, empowering organizations to make informed decisions, optimize operations, and unlock new opportunities for growth and success in the digital era.
Power - AI & technology builders
Computer science
Best Universities and Scvhools for AI & Technology Builders Recognising institutions that develop software engineers, AI engineers, computer scientists and technology architects building the technologies that power the digital economy.
Power - AI & Data
AI, Data Science and Advanced Analytics
Best Universities and Schools for AI & Data Leaders Recognising institutions that develop data scientists, AI specialists, analytics leaders and decision-makers transforming data and intelligence into insight, innovation and competitive advantage.
Transform
Digital Transformation Management
Best Universities and Schools for Digital Transformation Leaders and Change Makers Recognising institutions that develop digital leaders, transformation directors and innovation professionals helping organisations adopt technology, drive change and create value at scale.
Global Ranking
AI, tech & digital education
The Global Digital Leaders ranking highlights the 150 higher education institutions with the strongest overall presence in the AI & Tech economy, reflecting their performance across multiple talent pipelines and career pathways
University of Bristol
University of Bristol
Create
Digital Entrepreneurship
Data science, Al, and Business Analytics represent the forefront of innovation, empowering organizations to make informed decisions, optimize operations, and unlock new opportunities for growth and success in the digital era.
Power - AI & technology builders
Computer science
Best Universities and Scvhools for AI & Technology Builders Recognising institutions that develop software engineers, AI engineers, computer scientists and technology architects building the technologies that power the digital economy.
Power - AI & Data
AI, Data Science and Advanced Analytics
Best Universities and Schools for AI & Data Leaders Recognising institutions that develop data scientists, AI specialists, analytics leaders and decision-makers transforming data and intelligence into insight, innovation and competitive advantage.
Transform
Digital Transformation Management
Best Universities and Schools for Digital Transformation Leaders and Change Makers Recognising institutions that develop digital leaders, transformation directors and innovation professionals helping organisations adopt technology, drive change and create value at scale.
Global Ranking
AI, tech & digital education
The Global Digital Leaders ranking highlights the 150 higher education institutions with the strongest overall presence in the AI & Tech economy, reflecting their performance across multiple talent pipelines and career pathways
Duke University
Duke University
Create
Digital Entrepreneurship
Data science, Al, and Business Analytics represent the forefront of innovation, empowering organizations to make informed decisions, optimize operations, and unlock new opportunities for growth and success in the digital era.
Power - AI & technology builders
Computer science
Best Universities and Scvhools for AI & Technology Builders Recognising institutions that develop software engineers, AI engineers, computer scientists and technology architects building the technologies that power the digital economy.
Power - AI & Data
AI, Data Science and Advanced Analytics
Best Universities and Schools for AI & Data Leaders Recognising institutions that develop data scientists, AI specialists, analytics leaders and decision-makers transforming data and intelligence into insight, innovation and competitive advantage.
Transform
Digital Transformation Management
Best Universities and Schools for Digital Transformation Leaders and Change Makers Recognising institutions that develop digital leaders, transformation directors and innovation professionals helping organisations adopt technology, drive change and create value at scale.
Global Ranking
AI, tech & digital education
The Global Digital Leaders ranking highlights the 150 higher education institutions with the strongest overall presence in the AI & Tech economy, reflecting their performance across multiple talent pipelines and career pathways
University of Navarra
(incl. IESE Business School)
University of Navarra
(incl. IESE Business School)
Create
Digital Entrepreneurship
Data science, Al, and Business Analytics represent the forefront of innovation, empowering organizations to make informed decisions, optimize operations, and unlock new opportunities for growth and success in the digital era.
Power - AI & technology builders
Computer science
Best Universities and Scvhools for AI & Technology Builders Recognising institutions that develop software engineers, AI engineers, computer scientists and technology architects building the technologies that power the digital economy.
Power - AI & Data
AI, Data Science and Advanced Analytics
Best Universities and Schools for AI & Data Leaders Recognising institutions that develop data scientists, AI specialists, analytics leaders and decision-makers transforming data and intelligence into insight, innovation and competitive advantage.
Transform
Digital Transformation Management
Best Universities and Schools for Digital Transformation Leaders and Change Makers Recognising institutions that develop digital leaders, transformation directors and innovation professionals helping organisations adopt technology, drive change and create value at scale.
Global Ranking
AI, tech & digital education
The Global Digital Leaders ranking highlights the 150 higher education institutions with the strongest overall presence in the AI & Tech economy, reflecting their performance across multiple talent pipelines and career pathways
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If the school is the primary contributor, the school is listed first, followed by the university in parentheses.
If the university is the primary contributor but the school also contributes significantly, the university is listed first, followed by the name of the school in parentheses.
When a university or a school is listed on its own, it indicates that it is the primary contributor to the score.
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