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.
Fudan University
Fudan 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
Indian Institute of Technology Madras
Indian Institute of Technology Madras
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
Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur
Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur
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 Copenhagen
University of Copenhagen
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
California Polytechnic State University
California Polytechnic State 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 Buenos Aires
University of Buenos Aires
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 Western Ontario
The University of Western Ontario
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 Wisconsin - Madison
University of Wisconsin - Madison
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
Dartmouth College
Dartmouth 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
University of Alberta
University of Alberta
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 Virginia
(incl. Darden School of Business)
University of Virginia
(incl. Darden School of Business)
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
IPADE Business School
(Universidad Panamericana)
IPADE Business School
(Universidad Panamericana)
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
Delft University of Technology
Delft University 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
Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology
(KAIST)
Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology
(KAIST)
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
Conservatoire National des Arts et Métiers
Conservatoire National des Arts et Métiers
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
FIAP
FIAP
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
Concordia University
Concordia 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
Queensland University of Technology
Queensland University 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 of Warwick
(incl. Business School)
University of Warwick
(incl. 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
Purdue University
Purdue 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
National Taiwan University
National Taiwan 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
Emory University
Emory 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
Illinois Institute of Technology
Illinois 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 of Florida
University of Florida
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 California, San Diego
University of California, San Diego
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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