The 2026 QS World University Rankings have placed three Czech universities among the top 500 worldwide. Leading the pack is Charles University in Prague, which, despite slipping from 246th to 265th, remains the highest‑ranked institution in the country. Trailing close behind, Czech Technical University (ČVUT) improved its standing, climbing to 416th, and Masaryk University in Brno entered at 430th after a slight decline.

These rankings assess over 1,500 global institutions based on nine critical criteria, including academic and employer reputation, citations per faculty, internationalization, sustainability, and employability. ČVUT hailed its movement as confirmation of its growing international reputation, while Masaryk’s rector emphasized that being in the top 500 should be a starting point—not a destination.

Beyond the top 500, eight Czech universities made the top 1,000 this year—a slight decrease from last year. Other institutions such as Brno University of Technology, Palacký University Olomouc, and the University of Chemistry and Technology in Prague remained strong contenders, maintaining positions within the top 700‑1,000 bracket.

Source: CTK

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