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Top 25 Higher education institutions worldwide

Name: Higher education institutions worldwide
Creator: RevenueBase
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Compiled by the RevenueBase Data Team Data refreshed Sep 20, 2026 5,706 companies tracked

RevenueBase identified 5,706 company matches for higher education institutions worldwide as of September 2026 and tracks 2,058,569 professional contacts across them, including 615,804 with verified work emails. The United States is the largest market and Sao Paulo the largest hub.

This list covers company matches for higher education institutions 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 September 20, 2026. Country and city lists for higher education institutions 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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5,706Companies

2,058,569Contacts tracked

615,804Verified emails

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The 25 largest higher education institutions worldwide

Ranked by team size

Top 25 of 5,706 company matches for higher education institutions worldwide, ordered by professional contacts tracked in RevenueBase, largest first. Recorded Sep 20, 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 Sep 20, 2026	10001+	27,475 contacts →
	Exact match “University of Florida is a major, public, comprehensive, land-grant, research university.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 20, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
2	Penn State University	Exact match	University Park, PA, United StatesHQ recorded Sep 20, 2026	10001+	26,844 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 · Sep 20, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
3	Arizona State University	Exact match	Tempe, AZ, United StatesHQ recorded Sep 20, 2026	10001+	24,845 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 · Sep 20, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
4	Stanford University	Exact match	Stanford, CA, United KingdomHQ recorded Sep 20, 2026	10001+	23,254 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 · Sep 20, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
5	University Of Illinois Urbana-Champaign	Exact match	Champaign, IL, United StatesHQ recorded Sep 20, 2026	10001+	22,281 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 · Sep 20, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
6	Columbia University	Exact match	New York, NY, United StatesHQ recorded Sep 20, 2026	10001+	20,014 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 · Sep 20, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
7	University Of Pennsylvania	Exact match	Philadelphia, PA, United StatesHQ recorded Sep 20, 2026	10001+	19,612 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 · Sep 20, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
8	University Of Southern California	Exact match	Los Angeles, CA, United StatesHQ recorded Sep 20, 2026	10001+	19,295 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 · Sep 20, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
9	University Of California, Berkeley	Exact match	Berkeley, CA, United StatesHQ recorded Sep 20, 2026	10001+	18,637 contacts →
	Exact match “A wellspring of innovation, the school occupies a 1,232-acre campus near downtown Berkeley.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 20, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
10	UCL	Exact match	London, United KingdomHQ recorded Sep 20, 2026	10001+	18,143 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 · Sep 20, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
11	University Of California, Davis	Exact match	Davis, CA, United StatesHQ recorded Sep 20, 2026	10001+	16,897 contacts →
	Exact match “UC Davis was founded in 1908 to serve the state of California.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 20, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
12	Pontificia Universidad Católica DE Chile	Exact match	Providencia, ChileHQ recorded Sep 20, 2026	5,001-10,000	14,168 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 · Sep 20, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
13	University Of Alberta	Exact match	Edmonton, AB, CanadaHQ recorded Sep 20, 2026	10001+	14,128 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 · Sep 20, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
14	Duke University	Exact match	Durham, NC, United StatesHQ recorded Sep 20, 2026	10001+	13,949 contacts →
	Exact match Recorded description not available. Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 20, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
15	Boston University	Exact match	Boston, MA, United StatesHQ recorded Sep 20, 2026	5,001-10,000	13,517 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 · Sep 20, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
16	Northwestern University	Exact match	Evanston, IL, United StatesHQ recorded Sep 20, 2026	5,001-10,000	13,396 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 · Sep 20, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
17	Mcgill University	Exact match	Montreal, QC, CanadaHQ recorded Sep 20, 2026	10001+	13,136 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 · Sep 20, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
18	University Of Calgary	Exact match	Calgary, AB, CanadaHQ recorded Sep 20, 2026	1,001-5,000	13,074 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 · Sep 20, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
19	Florida State University	Exact match	Tallahassee, FL, United StatesHQ recorded Sep 20, 2026	5,001-10,000	12,867 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 · Sep 20, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
20	University Of Missouri-Columbia	Exact match	Columbia, MO, United StatesHQ recorded Sep 20, 2026	10001+	12,527 contacts →
	Exact match “We are Mizzou!” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 20, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
21	Sapienza Università DI Roma	Exact match	Rome, ItalyHQ recorded Sep 20, 2026	10001+	12,364 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 · Sep 20, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
22	Emory University	Exact match	Atlanta, GA, United StatesHQ recorded Sep 20, 2026	10001+	12,274 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 · Sep 20, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
23	University Of Miami	Exact match	Coral Gables, FL, United StatesHQ recorded Sep 20, 2026	5,001-10,000	11,923 contacts →
	Exact match “At UM you'll join a diverse and energized academic community.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 20, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
24	Oregon State University	Exact match	Corvallis, OR, United StatesHQ recorded Sep 20, 2026	1,001-5,000	11,242 contacts →
	Exact match Recorded description not available. Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 20, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
25	Vanderbilt University	Exact match	Nashville, TN, United StatesHQ recorded Sep 20, 2026	1,001-5,000	11,139 contacts →
	Exact match “Vanderbilt University is a top-ranked teaching and research university in Nashville, Tennessee.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 20, 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 “higher education institutions”. 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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Higher education institutions worldwide at a glance

As of Sep 20, 2026

29.9%Verified-email coverage

360.8Average contacts per company

51-200Median size (employees)

0.5%Largest-city concentration · Sao Paulo

Sep 20, 2026Page data refreshed

Companies by employee count

1-10

864

11-50

1,087

51-200

1,122

201-500

860

501-1,000

571

1,001-5,000

781

5,001-10,000

185

10001+

216

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 higher education institutions are linked below.
What qualifies: Company records worldwide whose business descriptions match “higher education institutions” 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 615,804 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 September 20, 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.

Higher education institutions by location

29 lists · largest first

Every Higher education institutions list RevenueBase publishes, by country and city. Counts are matching companies in each list as of its own refresh date.

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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 “higher education institutions”; each Exact match badge shows search membership, not an individual similarity or quality score.

How many higher education institutions are there worldwide?

RevenueBase identified 5,706 company matches for higher education institutions worldwide as of September 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 higher education institutions?

The United States leads with 900 companies, followed by India (803) and Brazil (436). Every higher education institutions list by country and city is linked on this page.

Which city has the most higher education institutions?

Sao Paulo leads with 29 company records, followed by London (26) and Shanghai (26).

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 615,804 professional contacts with verified work emails tracked across these 5,706 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 September 20, 2026.

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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.