Cities and Universities in cities that have been ranked by QS are invited to use the 2026 QS Best Student Cities Rankings® 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
Please find the badges and email banner below. There is a specific badge and email banner for cities until Rank 20 and common top 30, 50 and ranked badges and email banner.
Usage
Use of the QS Rankings badge is subject to the general guidelines listed below:
- Only cities and academic institutions in the cities that have been ranked in the 2026 QS Best Student Cities Rankings ® can use the badge
- Cities 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: https://www.topuniversities.com/city-rankings
- 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 and cities 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.
