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.
Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur
Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur
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 Nottingham
University of Nottingham
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
Lund University
Lund 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
Delhi University
Delhi 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 the Witwatersrand
University of the Witwatersrand
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
Penn State University
Penn 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
The Open University
The Open 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
Huazhong University of Science and Technology
Huazhong University of Science and 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
Texas A&M University
Texas A&M 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
Northeastern University
Northeastern 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
Mumbai University
Mumbai 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
Vienna University of Technology
Vienna 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
IMD Business School
IMD 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
Instituto Superior Técnico
Instituto Superior Técnico
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
HEC Paris
HEC Paris
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
Pune University
Pune 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
IDC Herzliya
IDC Herzliya
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
Tokyo Institute of Technology
Tokyo 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
Washington University of Saint Louis
Washington University of Saint Louis
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
City University London
City University London
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 Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
The Hong Kong University of Science and 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 Maryland
University of Maryland
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
Aalto University
Aalto 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
Seoul National University
Seoul National 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
Koç University
Koç 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
Institution attribution and naming
Institution names have been standardized to ensure a clearer and more consistent presentation of the results. When a school is part of a university, the ranking displays the institution that contributes most significantly to the score, according to the following rules:
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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