In its latest ranking released on June 1, 2026, the Center for World University Rankings (CWUR) based in the United Arab Emirates evaluated nearly 21,300 universities. The University of Stuttgart ranks 567th overall and is thus among the top 2.7% worldwide.
University of Stuttgart alumni excel in academia and business
In the “Education” category, which is based on the success of alumni in academic careers, including academic honors, the University of Stuttgart ranks 132nd and is thus among the top 0.6% of universities analyzed worldwide.
In the “Employability” category, which is based on the careers of graduates as business leaders, the University of Stuttgart ranks 431st and is thus among the top 2% of all institutions listed.
In the “Research” category, the University of Stuttgart ranks 594th and is thus among the top 2.8% worldwide.
About the CWUR University Rankings
The CWUR University Rankings, which has been published since 2012, is not based on surveys or self-reported data from the universities analyzed but rather on indicators researched by CWUR itself. These are presented in four categories. The “Research” category accounts for 40% of the ranking score and is based on an institution’s research performance as measured by four indicators: scientific publications (“Research Output”), publications in prestigious journals, impact, and citations. The “Education” category, which is based on the academic success of graduates, and the “Employability” category, which is based on the number of alumni in top positions, each account for 25% of the score. The “Faculty” category, which is based on the number of researchers who have received major awards, accounts for 10%.