Caucasus University Recognized in QS World University Rankings by Region 2026

24 February 2026

Caucasus University has been included in the QS World University Rankings by Region 2026, one of the world’s most reputable and influential international university ranking systems. The University is ranked 656th in Europe and 67th in Western Asia. This year, nine Georgian universities are represented in the rankings, with Caucasus University ranking third nationally.

 

The QS World University Rankings are produced by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) and assess universities at the global, regional, subject, and program levels. Institutions are evaluated based on key dimensions such as research and discovery, employability and outcomes, global engagement, and learning experience. These dimensions are measured using indicators that include academic reputation, citation per faculty, employer reputation, employment outcomes, international faculty ratio, international research network, international student diversity, international student ratio, faculty student ratio, and sustainability. Caucasus University performs particularly strongly in the areas of employer reputation, academic reputation, international student diversity, and graduate employment outcomes.

 

This recognition reflects the University’s continued growth and the rising quality of its teaching, research, and international activities, further strengthening its position as a competitive, trusted, and forward-looking institution at both the national and international levels.