For the fourth consecutive year, Tecnológico de Monterrey improved its performance in the Academic Reputation indicator of the QS World University Rankings 2027, moving up 11 places.
In this edition of the ranking, published by British evaluator Quacquarelli Symonds, the institution reached 125th place globally in this category, which measures perceptions of academic excellence at universities.
In the overall rankings, the institution once again appears among the Top 200 universities in the world, placing 188th globally. In addition, Tec is the top private university in Mexico and ranks 29th among private universities worldwide.
“We recognize our professors, researchers, and staff members, whose dedication and commitment are essential to continuing to strengthen Tecnológico de Monterrey’s academic excellence, research, and impact. Thanks to their efforts, we reaffirm our position among the world’s top 200 universities,” said David Garza, executive president of Tecnológico de Monterrey’s Educational Group.
Tec Continues Its Rise in Academic Reputation in QS Rankings
Over the past four years, Tec has climbed 39 positions in the Academic Reputation indicator, which accounts for 30% of the overall evaluation and carries the greatest weight in determining the ranking’s overall standings.
This indicator measures universities’ prestige and recognition within the international academic community. The assessment is based on an annual survey of researchers and professors around the world, who nominate the institutions they consider most outstanding for the quality of their teaching and research.
In this year’s edition, Tec earned a score of 72.7 out of 100 in this category, an increase of 2.8 points compared with last year.
Javier Guzmán, vice president of Research at Tecnológico de Monterrey’s Educational Group, said the institution’s performance in the ranking reflects the progress of a strategy that views research as a cornerstone of academic excellence.
“Research is one of the most important ways a university can make an impact on society. At Tec, we are strengthening a scientific and academic ecosystem that brings together talent, international collaboration, and applied innovation to generate solutions with global impact from Mexico,” Guzmán said.
In addition to its rise in Academic Reputation, the institution improved its scores in three other indicators: Citations per Faculty, International Research Network, and International Students.
Tec in the QS World University Rankings 2027
This year, Tecnológico de Monterrey remains among the Top 200 institutions in the QS World University Rankings 2027, placing 188th in the world and ranking 29th among private universities globally.
In addition, the university holds sixth place in the Latin American regional rankings and is the second-highest-ranked private higher education institution in the region.
Juan Pablo Murra, president of Tecnológico de Monterrey, highlighted that these results are the product of the collective efforts of professors, researchers, students, staff members, EXATEC alumni, and partners.
“This recognition reflects a community that views academic excellence as a responsibility to the future. At Tec, we educate leaders who are prepared not only to excel professionally, but also to address the major challenges of our time—from innovation and research to social impact and sustainability,” Murra said.
In addition, the institution earned an overall score of 57 points. Its strongest performance came in the following five indicators:
- Employment Outcomes, ranked 70th worldwide.
- Employer Reputation, ranked 71st worldwide.
- Academic Reputation, ranked 125th worldwide.
- Faculty Student Ratio, ranked 261st worldwide.
- Sustainability, ranked 328th worldwide.
At the national level, Tecnológico de Monterrey ranks second among the country’s best universities overall and holds the top spot among private institutions.
The top five Mexican universities in the 2027 edition of the rankings are:
- National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM)
- Tecnológico de Monterrey
- Universidad Panamericana (UP)
- Autonomous Technological Institute of Mexico (ITAM)
- El Colegio de México
This year, 18 Mexican higher education institutions were included in the QS World University Rankings.
The Ranking’s Evaluation Criteria
British evaluator QS assesses the quality of universities worldwide based on nine indicators grouped into five areas:
Research and Discovery
Academic Reputation – 30%
Citations per Faculty – 20%
Employability and Outcomes
Employer Reputation – 15%
Employment Outcomes – 5%
Global Engagement
International Faculty – 5%
International Research Network – 5%
International Students – 5%
Learning Experience
Faculty Student Ratio – 10%
Sustainability
Sustainability – 5%
The indicators that contributed the most to Tec’s overall score were Academic Reputation, Employer Reputation, Faculty Student Ratio, Employment Outcomes, and International Research Network.
“Looking ahead to 2030, we aim to strengthen Tecnológico de Monterrey’s global reputation to attract top talent, and we have identified research as a strategic priority because we are convinced it represents an opportunity to expand our impact on society,” David Garza added.
For this edition, Quacquarelli Symonds evaluated 8,467 institutions across 106 countries, of which 1,504 were included in the published rankings.
The United States and the United Kingdom have the highest number of universities in the Top 10, with four institutions each, while Switzerland and Singapore each have one university among the world’s top 10.
This year, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) remains in first place in the global rankings. Second place is shared by Imperial College London and Stanford University.
The University of Oxford and Harvard University round out the Top 5, ranking fourth and fifth, respectively.
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