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Top 25 Colleges and universities worldwide

Name: Colleges and universities worldwide
Creator: RevenueBase
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Compiled by the RevenueBase Data Team Data refreshed Nov 5, 2026 6,856 companies tracked

RevenueBase identified 6,856 company matches for colleges and universities worldwide as of November 2026 and tracks 2,186,309 professional contacts across them, including 674,908 with verified work emails. The United States is the largest market and Sao Paulo the largest hub.

This list covers company matches for colleges and universities worldwide, found by RevenueBase SmartSearch using the meaning of business descriptions in its company graph at Exact. Ranked by professionals tracked, largest first. Rows show recorded descriptions where available, Exact search membership and the snapshot date. Data refreshed November 5, 2026. Country and city lists for colleges and universities follow the table.

Published by RevenueBase, a B2B data infrastructure company. This list was built with RevenueBase SmartSearch, the natural-language company search RevenueBase customers use to build their own targeted lists and unlock verified emails and direct dials at the companies on them. How these lists are built and judged.

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2,186,309Contacts tracked

674,908Verified emails

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The 25 largest colleges and universities worldwide

Ranked by team size

Top 25 of 6,856 company matches for colleges and universities worldwide, ordered by professional contacts tracked in RevenueBase, largest first. Recorded Nov 5, 2026. The RevenueBase SmartSearch column shows Exact match membership in this saved search. Click a contact count to view that company's people. Totals use company locations recorded by RevenueBase; the displayed preview is a smaller selection.
#	Company	RevenueBase SmartSearch	Headquarters	Employees	Contacts
1	University Of Florida	Exact match	Gainesville, FL, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 5, 2026	10001+	27,850 contacts →
	Exact match “University of Florida is a major, public, comprehensive, land-grant, research university.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 5, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
2	Penn State University	Exact match	University Park, PA, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 5, 2026	10001+	26,961 contacts →
	Exact match “There’s a reason Penn State consistently ranks among the top one percent of the world’s universities.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 5, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
3	University Of Washington	Exact match	Seattle, WA, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 5, 2026	10001+	26,635 contacts →
	Exact match “Founded in 1861, the University of Washington is one of the oldest state-supported institutions of higher education on the West Coast and is one of the preeminent research…” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 5, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
4	Stanford University	Exact match	Stanford, CA, United KingdomHQ recorded Nov 5, 2026	10001+	23,711 contacts →
	Exact match “Stanford University pursues its founding mission of research and education with a spirit of optimism and possibility.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 5, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
5	Arizona State University	Exact match	Tempe, CA, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 5, 2026	10001+	23,664 contacts →
	Exact match “ASU has developed a new model for the American research university, creating an institution committed to excellence, access and impact, the New American University.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 5, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
6	University Of Illinois Urbana-Champaign	Exact match	Champaign, IL, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 5, 2026	10001+	21,325 contacts →
	Exact match “The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is dedicated to building upon its tradition of excellence in education, research, public engagement and economic development.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 5, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
7	Columbia University	Exact match	New York, NY, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 5, 2026	10001+	20,207 contacts →
	Exact match “For more than 250 years, Columbia has been a leader in higher education in the nation and around the world.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 5, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
8	University Of Pennsylvania	Exact match	Philadelphia, PA, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 5, 2026	10001+	19,804 contacts →
	Exact match “The University of Pennsylvania is one of the oldest universities in America and, as a member of the Ivy League, one of the most prestigious institutions of higher learning in all…” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 5, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
9	University Of Southern California	Exact match	Los Angeles, CA, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 5, 2026	10001+	19,642 contacts →
	Exact match “The University of Southern California is a leading private research university located in Los Angeles, the capital of the Pacific Rim.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 5, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
10	UCL	Exact match	London, United KingdomHQ recorded Nov 5, 2026	10001+	18,860 contacts →
	Exact match “UCL (University College London) is London's leading multidisciplinary university, ranked 9th in the QS World University Rankings.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 5, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
11	University Of California, Berkeley	Exact match	Berkeley, CA, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 5, 2026	10001+	18,324 contacts →
	Exact match “A wellspring of innovation, the school occupies a 1,232-acre campus near downtown Berkeley.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 5, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
12	University Of California, Davis	Exact match	Davis, CA, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 5, 2026	10001+	16,449 contacts →
	Exact match “UC Davis was founded in 1908 to serve the state of California.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 5, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
13	Pontificia Universidad Católica DE Chile	Exact match	Providencia, ChileHQ recorded Nov 5, 2026	5,001-10,000	14,958 contacts →
	Exact match “Founded in Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile is currently one of the leading higher education institutions in Latin America.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 5, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
14	University Of Alberta	Exact match	Edmonton, AB, CanadaHQ recorded Nov 5, 2026	10001+	13,679 contacts →
	Exact match “The University of Alberta is one of Canada’s top teaching and research universities, with an international reputation for excellence across the humanities, sciences, creative…” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 5, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
15	Virginia Tech	Exact match	Blacksburg, VA, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 5, 2026	5,001-10,000	13,600 contacts →
	Exact match “Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech takes a hands-on, engaging approach to education, preparing scholars to be leaders in their fields and…” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 5, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
16	Boston University	Exact match	Boston, MA, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 5, 2026	5,001-10,000	13,556 contacts →
	Exact match “Boston University is one of the leading private research and teaching institutions in the world today, with three primary campuses in the heart of Boston and programs around the…” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 5, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
17	Duke University	Exact match	Durham, NC, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 5, 2026	10001+	13,173 contacts →
	Exact match Recorded description not available. Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 5, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
18	University Of Calgary	Exact match	Calgary, AB, CanadaHQ recorded Nov 5, 2026	1,001-5,000	13,023 contacts →
	Exact match “The University of Calgary is a leading Canadian university located in the nation's most enterprising city.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 5, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
19	Mcgill University	Exact match	Montreal, QC, CanadaHQ recorded Nov 5, 2026	10001+	12,918 contacts →
	Exact match “McGill University is one of Canada's best-known institutions of higher learning and one of the leading universities in the world.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 5, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
20	Florida State University	Exact match	Tallahassee, FL, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 5, 2026	5,001-10,000	12,865 contacts →
	Exact match “Florida State University offers a unique academic environment built on our cherished values, distinctive heritage, and welcoming campus.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 5, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
21	Universidade Paulista	Exact match	Sao Paulo, BrazilHQ recorded Nov 5, 2026	10001+	12,741 contacts →
	Exact match “A UNIP promove, em todas as áreas da educação, a formação atualizada dos alunos e sua capacitação para uma sociedade em constante mudança, por meio de um ensino de qualidade…” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 5, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
22	Northwestern University	Exact match	Evanston, IL, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 5, 2026	5,001-10,000	12,729 contacts →
	Exact match “Northwestern is one of the nation’s premier research universities, combining innovative teaching and pioneering research in a highly collaborative, multidisciplinary, and diverse…” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 5, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
23	University Of Missouri-Columbia	Exact match	Columbia, MO, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 5, 2026	10001+	12,683 contacts →
	Exact match “We are Mizzou!” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 5, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
24	Emory University	Exact match	Atlanta, GA, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 5, 2026	10001+	12,472 contacts →
	Exact match “Emory University, a top research university located in Atlanta, Georgia, is an inquiry-driven, ethically engaged and diverse community whose members work collaboratively for…” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 5, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
25	Sapienza Università DI Roma	Exact match	Rome, ItalyHQ recorded Nov 5, 2026	10001+	12,415 contacts →
	Exact match “Sapienza University of Rome, founded in 1303 by Pope Boniface is one of the oldest universities in the world and a high performer among the largest universities in international…” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 5, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase

RevenueBase SmartSearch

Describe a niche business in your own words. RevenueBase SmartSearch compares the meaning of your description with company business descriptions compiled in the RevenueBase company graph. Exact, Similar, Related and Broad control how closely companies must fit.

This list uses Exact for “colleges and universities”. Each Exact match badge shows membership in that saved search; it is not an individual similarity score or a service-quality rating. Recorded descriptions are shown where available.

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Colleges and universities worldwide at a glance

As of Nov 5, 2026

30.9%Verified-email coverage

318.9Average contacts per company

51-200Median size (employees)

0.5%Largest-city concentration · Sao Paulo

Nov 5, 2026Page data refreshed

Companies by employee count

1-10

1,139

11-50

1,447

51-200

1,441

201-500

946

501-1,000

610

1,001-5,000

765

5,001-10,000

200

10001+

231

Email recency is reported on each country list linked below.

How this list was built

The recorded descriptions help you assess these company matches. Check a company’s website for its current services and locations.

Source: The RevenueBase company graph: 60 million companies and 398.9 million professional contacts resolved from primary sources, queried with RevenueBase SmartSearch, the natural-language company search available to every RevenueBase user.
Coverage: Every country. Country and city lists for colleges and universities are linked below.
What qualifies: Company records worldwide whose business descriptions match “colleges and universities” by meaning at the Exact setting. Descriptions are compiled in the RevenueBase company graph from public websites, profiles and company information where available; they are not guaranteed quotations from the company's website.
RevenueBase SmartSearch: Describe a niche company in your own words to find businesses by meaning. Exact, Similar, Related and Broad control the breadth of RevenueBase SmartSearch. This saved list uses Exact. Each row's Exact match badge shows inclusion in that search, not an individual score or a service-quality judgment.
Public preview: The public preview omits records without a verified work email. Dataset totals and geographic summaries describe the full matched records before these preview filters.
Match quality: RevenueBase's August 25, 2026 study assessed 4,198 description/company pairs across matching settings. The publisher reports 86% good or better at Exact. This evaluates the method across queries; it does not audit this individual list. Recorded company descriptions, where available, help you judge each match yourself. Read the full methodology: how the lists are built and what the study measures.
Ranking: Team size, largest first: companies are ordered by the number of professionals RevenueBase tracks at each one. Employee ranges shown are reported bands, for context.
Verification: Every displayed company carries at least one verified work email. RevenueBase tracks 674,908 professional contacts with verified work emails across the full matched dataset. Contacts re-verify on a rolling cadence, and each contact's own verification date is shown inside RevenueBase.
Refresh: This page's figures were pulled from the company graph on November 5, 2026. Lists refresh periodically as the graph is re-checked.
Record context: Company records and descriptions can change. Check the company's website for its current services and locations.

Colleges and universities by location

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Frequently asked

What is RevenueBase SmartSearch?

RevenueBase SmartSearch finds niche companies by the meaning of their business descriptions in the RevenueBase company graph. Exact, Similar, Related and Broad control how closely companies must fit your description. This list uses Exact for “colleges and universities”; each Exact match badge shows search membership, not an individual similarity or quality score.

How many colleges and universities are there worldwide?

RevenueBase identified 6,856 company matches for colleges and universities worldwide as of November 2026, using the meaning of business descriptions at Exact. This is the recorded matched set in the RevenueBase company graph.

What is the largest company on this list?

University Of Florida tops the displayed preview by professional contacts tracked in RevenueBase. Recorded headquarters appear in the company rows.

Which country has the most colleges and universities?

The United States leads with 1,251 companies, followed by India (1,068) and Brazil (435). Every colleges and universities list by country and city is linked on this page.

Which city has the most colleges and universities?

Sao Paulo leads with 37 company records, followed by Bangalore (36) and New York (33).

How do I get contact information for these companies?

A free RevenueBase account lets you run this exact search and work limited free results with 500 credits to start. Upgrading provides access to the 674,908 professional contacts with verified work emails tracked across these 6,856 companies; direct dials are available where recorded.

How current is this list?

The list refreshes periodically as the company graph is re-checked. This page's figures were pulled on November 5, 2026.

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About this data

RevenueBase is a B2B data infrastructure company. Its company graph covers 60 million companies and 398.9 million professional contacts, with emails verified on a rolling cadence rather than scraped once and left to decay. These company lists are generated directly from that graph with RevenueBase SmartSearch, the same natural-language company search every RevenueBase user has: describe a market in plain words, get the companies that match, and add verified emails and direct dials for the people at them. It is the same data that powers RevenueBase's B2B data products, and a free account includes 500 credits to start. How these lists are built and judged.