Stanford University vs The University of Tokyo
GURI 2026 comparison
Stanford University has the higher GURI 2026 Global Composite Score (95.62). Stanford University ranks #16 globally with a GURI Score of 95.62, while The University of Tokyo ranks #30 with a GURI Score of 94.67.
IndicatorStanford UniversityThe University of Tokyo
GURI Global Rank#16#30
GURI Score95.6294.67
CountryUnited StatesJapan
National rank#7#1
QS World University Rankings (QS 2026)336
Times Higher Education World University Rankings (THE 2026)526
ShanghaiRanking (ARWU) (ARWU 2025)231
Ranking Achievement99.8898.21
Coverage Score100100
IRCI99.8998.11
Institutional Legacy94.0099.33
Institutional Momentum20.0020.00
Regional rank#7 (Americas)#4 (Asia)
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