Universities that have been ranked by QS are invited to use the QS World University Rankings® 2026 Badges in all their communications materials, online and print. However, it is important to observe the following guidelines. If you need more information please contact the QS Press Office: qspressoffice@qs.com
When using the badges please make sure to link back to : https://www.topuniversities.com/world-university-rankings
Digital Badges
We are sending digital badges and certificate produced via the Accredible platform on the 28th May 2025 . If you have not yet received it, please submit a request
We encourage you to discover the possibilities these assets provide you in terms of sharing across social platforms. We are excited to help you promote your ranking and share the story around your performance with certified visuals.
You can download a PNG version of the badges here
And our media pack here
Usage
Use of the rankings badges is subject to the general guidelines listed below:
- Only academic institutions that have been ranked in the QS World University Rankings 2026 can use the badge
- Institutions must only use the badge for the rank they receive
- The context surrounding the use of the QS Rankings badge online should clearly indicate the action the audience is being prompted to initiate.
- And link accordingly to the referred site.
- You may scale the size to suit your needs; however you may not modify the proportions of the badge in any way (by changing the design or colour)
- You should always use the badge unmodified. If you are unable to use the correct colour due to technical limitations, you may revert to black and white
- Merchandise and manufactured items: universities are free to use the QS Rankings badge in their merchandise observing the terms of these guidelines, with the colours and sizes specified
- By using the QS Rankings badge you agree to follow this policy as well as our Terms of Service, rules and policies
- QS reserves the right to cancel, modify, or change the permission in this policy at any time at its sole discretion. For further information about use of QS name and trademarks, please contact the QS Press Office
