The university you choose can significantly impact your career prospects. The Global Employability University Rankings (GEURS) 2025, compiled by French consultancy Emerging , highlights the world’s leading institutions renowned for producing highly employable graduates.
At the top of the overall rankings, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has secured the number 1 spot globally and in the United States. The dominance of U.S. universities is evident in the top five, with California Institute of Technology ranked 2nd, Stanford University 3rd, and Harvard University 4th. Completing the top five is the University of Cambridge from the United Kingdom, claiming the 5th position.
The top 10 positions from the list of 250 universities for graduate employability in 2025 as per the Global Employability University Rankings (GEURS) 2025 include:
- Five universities from the United States
- Three universities from the United Kingdom
- One university each from Japan and China
This year’s rankings highlight the growing prominence of Asian universities alongside the traditional powerhouses of the U.S. and the U.K. Notably, the rankings assess institutions based on criteria such as graduate employability, recruiter preferences, and industry-academia collaboration.
Top 10 of World’s best 250 universities for graduate employability in 2025 as per the Global Employability University Rankings (GEURS) 2025:
The GEURS 2025 reveal that top universities renowned for producing employable graduates are primarily concentrated in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Asia. The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) leads globally, with four other U.S. institutions—Caltech, Stanford, Harvard, and Princeton—securing spots in the top 10. The UK is well-represented by the University of Cambridge, University of Oxford, and Imperial College London, while Asia shines with The University of Tokyo (Japan) and Peking University (China). These rankings emphasize the significance of academia-industry collaboration and the rising global impact of Asian universities.
The list also features 10 Indian universities, with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi leading the pack at rank 28. It is followed by the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) at 47th and the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay at 60th.
About GEURS
According to the official website, GEURS is the only ranking based exclusively on international employers’ point of view. It is produced by Emerging and is, for employability, currently the most consulted ranking by employers worldwide.
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