Penn Nursing Leadings Global QS World University Rankings in 2026

Philadelphia, Mar 27: Reclaiming the top spot, Penn Nursing is once again ranked the world’s #1 nursing school in 2026 securing its position as the world’s leading nursing school according to the latest subject rankings by QS World University.

The 2026 rankings evaluated more than 1,900 institutions across 55 different subject areas. Penn Nursing’s return to the #1 position was bolstered by a perfect score for academic reputation. This achievement underscores our School’s enduring influence and our role as a premier destination for nursing education and research on the global stage.

“All of us are very proud to be ranked the #1 school of nursing in the world—it very much affirms our School’s mission and values of unflinchingly working for better health, better policy, and better futures for all people everywhere,” said Antonia M. Villarruel, PhD, RN, FAAN, the Margaret Bond Simon Dean of Nursing.