Harvard University vs The University of Tokyo
GURI 2026 comparison
Harvard University has the higher GURI 2026 Global Composite Score (95.92). Harvard University ranks #7 globally with a GURI Score of 95.92, while The University of Tokyo ranks #30 with a GURI Score of 94.67.
IndicatorHarvard UniversityThe University of Tokyo
GURI Global Rank#7#30
GURI Score95.9294.67
CountryUnited StatesJapan
National rank#5#1
QS World University Rankings (QS 2026)536
Times Higher Education World University Rankings (THE 2026)526
ShanghaiRanking (ARWU) (ARWU 2025)131
Ranking Achievement99.9098.21
Coverage Score100100
IRCI99.6998.11
Institutional Legacy100.0099.33
Institutional Momentum20.0020.00
Regional rank#5 (Americas)#4 (Asia)
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