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Top 25 Universities and colleges worldwide

Name: Universities and colleges worldwide
Creator: RevenueBase
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Compiled by the RevenueBase Data Team Data refreshed Sep 16, 2026 6,279 companies tracked

RevenueBase identified 6,279 universities and colleges worldwide as of September 2026 and tracks 1,923,635 professional contacts across them, including 571,503 with verified work emails and 0 with mobile numbers. The United States is the largest market and Sao Paulo the largest hub.

This list covers universities and colleges worldwide, matched on what each company actually does as described in its own words. Ranked by team size, largest first. Every row shows the company's own description, its RevenueBase Smart Search rating, and when it was last checked. Data refreshed September 16, 2026. Country and city lists for universities and colleges follow the table.

Published by RevenueBase, a B2B data infrastructure company. This list was built with RevenueBase Smart Search, 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.

How to read this list HQ checked on every row RevenueBase Smart Search rating on every row Refreshed Sep 16, 2026 86% judged on-target in blind review

6,279Companies

1,923,635Contacts tracked

571,503Verified emails

0Mobile numbers

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The 25 largest universities and colleges worldwide

Ranked by team size

Top 25 of 6,279 universities and colleges worldwide, ranked by team size, largest first. Data refreshed Sep 16, 2026. RevenueBase Smart Search rates how each company's information relates to universities and colleges: strong evidence (its own description names it), partial (names part of it), indirect (matched on the rest of its profile rather than the description shown). Click a contact count to view that company's people.
#	Company	RevenueBase Smart Search	Headquarters	Employees	Contacts
1	Penn State University	Partial evidence	University Park, PA, United StatesHQ checked Sep 16, 2026	10001+	26,844 contacts →
	Partial evidence “There’s a reason Penn State consistently ranks among the top one percent of the world’s universities.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 16, 2026
2	Arizona State University	Indirect evidence	Tempe, AZ, United StatesHQ checked Sep 16, 2026	10001+	24,845 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “ASU has developed a new model for the American research university, creating an institution committed to excellence, access and impact, the New American University.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 16, 2026
3	University Of Illinois Urbana-Champaign	Indirect evidence	Champaign, IL, United StatesHQ checked Sep 16, 2026	10001+	22,281 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is dedicated to building upon its tradition of excellence in education, research, public engagement and economic development.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 16, 2026
4	University Of Pennsylvania	Partial evidence	Philadelphia, PA, United StatesHQ checked Sep 16, 2026	10001+	19,612 contacts →
	Partial evidence “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…” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 16, 2026
5	Monash University	Indirect evidence	Victoria, AustraliaHQ checked Sep 16, 2026	10001+	17,916 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “Monash University is Australia’s largest and most international university.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 16, 2026
6	University Of Phoenix	Indirect evidence	Phoenix, AZ, United StatesHQ checked Sep 16, 2026	5,001-10,000	14,568 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “University of Phoenix has helped pioneer online education since launching online courses in 1989.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 16, 2026
7	Pontificia Universidad Católica DE Chile	Indirect evidence	Providencia, ChileHQ checked Sep 16, 2026	5,001-10,000	14,168 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “Founded in Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile is currently one of the leading higher education institutions in Latin America.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 16, 2026
8	University Of Alberta	Partial evidence	Edmonton, AB, CanadaHQ checked Sep 16, 2026	10001+	14,128 contacts →
	Partial evidence “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…” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 16, 2026
9	Boston University	Indirect evidence	Boston, MA, United StatesHQ checked Sep 16, 2026	5,001-10,000	13,517 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “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…” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 16, 2026
10	University Of Central Florida	Indirect evidence	Orlando, FL, United StatesHQ checked Sep 16, 2026	10001+	13,209 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “Founded in 1963 to provide talent for Central Florida and the growing U.S.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 16, 2026
11	Florida State University	Indirect evidence	Tallahassee, FL, United StatesHQ checked Sep 16, 2026	5,001-10,000	12,867 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “Florida State University offers a unique academic environment built on our cherished values, distinctive heritage, and welcoming campus.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 16, 2026
12	Sapienza Università DI Roma	Partial evidence	Rome, ItalyHQ checked Sep 16, 2026	10001+	12,364 contacts →
	Partial evidence “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…” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 16, 2026
13	University Of Miami	Indirect evidence	Coral Gables, FL, United StatesHQ checked Sep 16, 2026	5,001-10,000	11,923 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “At UM you'll join a diverse and energized academic community.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 16, 2026
14	Rmit University	Indirect evidence	Melbourne, AustraliaHQ checked Sep 16, 2026	10001+	11,571 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “RMIT is a global university of technology, design and enterprise.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 16, 2026
15	Temple University	Indirect evidence	Philadelphia, PA, United StatesHQ checked Sep 16, 2026	5,001-10,000	10,839 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “As the largest university in one of the nation’s most iconic cities, Temple educates diverse future leaders from across Philadelphia, the country and the world who share a common…” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 16, 2026
16	Alma Mater Studiorum Università DI Bologna	Indirect evidence	Bologna, ItalyHQ checked Sep 16, 2026	5,001-10,000	10,787 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “Alma Mater Studiorum - Università di Bologna operates on the principle that every individual carries within themselves a unique and unrepeatable potential.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 16, 2026
17	University Of Houston	Indirect evidence	Houston, TX, United StatesHQ checked Sep 16, 2026	5,001-10,000	10,664 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “Founded in 1927, the University of Houston is the leading public research university in the vibrant international city of Houston.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 16, 2026
18	Florida International University	Indirect evidence	Miami, FL, United StatesHQ checked Sep 16, 2026	5,001-10,000	10,627 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “FIU is Miami's public research university.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 16, 2026
19	Georgia State University	Indirect evidence	Atlanta, GA, United StatesHQ checked Sep 16, 2026	5,001-10,000	10,159 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “Georgia State is an urban public research university and national model for student success in Atlanta, the cultural and economic center of the Southeast.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 16, 2026
20	The University Of Alabama	Indirect evidence	Tuscaloosa, AL, United StatesHQ checked Sep 16, 2026	1,001-5,000	9,956 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “The University of Alabama is a student-centered research university and an academic community committed to enhancing the quality of life for all through breakthrough research.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 16, 2026
21	Cairo University	Indirect evidence	Giza, EgyptHQ checked Sep 16, 2026	10001+	9,876 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “A comprehensive institution of higher learning located in Giza, Egypt, is committed to preparing students for the challenges of a rapidly changing workplace.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 16, 2026
22	Southern NEW Hampshire University	Indirect evidence	Manchester, NH, United StatesHQ checked Sep 16, 2026	10001+	9,719 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “Founded in 1932, Southern New Hampshire University has grown from a small school of accounting and secretarial science into one of the nation’s largest nonprofit, accredited…” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 16, 2026
23	Louisiana State University	Partial evidence	Baton Rouge, LA, United StatesHQ checked Sep 16, 2026	1,001-5,000	9,173 contacts →
	Partial evidence “LSU is the flagship institution of Louisiana and is one of only 30 universities nationwide holding land-grant, sea-grant and space-grant status.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 16, 2026
24	The George Washington University	Indirect evidence	Washington, DC, United StatesHQ checked Sep 16, 2026	5,001-10,000	9,026 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “The George Washington University, an independent academic institution chartered by the Congress of the United States in 1821, dedicates itself to furthering human well-being.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 16, 2026
25	Kansas State University	Indirect evidence	Manhattan, KS, United StatesHQ checked Sep 16, 2026	5,001-10,000	8,579 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “Kansas State University, often referred to as K-State, is an institution of higher learning located in Manhattan, Kansas, in the United States.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 16, 2026

RevenueBase Smart Search

RevenueBase Smart Search assesses information from a company’s LinkedIn profile, information supplied directly by the company, its website, and other publicly available sources. It uses that information to rate how closely the company relates to this list’s category: universities and colleges. Every row carries its rating and the description the rating was read from, so each one can be checked rather than taken on trust.

Strong evidence: The company's own public description of its business names universities and colleges.
Partial evidence: Its own public description names part of universities and colleges, so it works in or next to the category without describing itself that way.
Indirect evidence: The description shown does not name universities and colleges. The match rests on the rest of the company's public profile rather than the one sentence quoted here, so this is the rating to check first.

RevenueBase Smart Search is how these lists are built: RevenueBase's data engine and AI assemble the companies that match a category defined in a user's own words, so a list can be about what companies actually do rather than about whichever industry code they were filed under.

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Universities and colleges worldwide at a glance

As of Sep 16, 2026

29.7%Verified-email coverage

306.4Average contacts per company

51-200Median size (employees)

1.0%Largest-city concentration · Sao Paulo

Sep 16, 2026Page data refreshed

Companies by employee count

1-10

1,026

11-50

1,364

51-200

1,341

201-500

876

501-1,000

586

1,001-5,000

736

5,001-10,000

149

10001+

173

How this list was built

Company categories are rarely black and white. RevenueBase reads each company's own description of its business to decide whether it belongs among universities and colleges, so some rows will be adjacent to the category rather than pure plays. The description and RevenueBase Smart Search rating on every row are there so you can check each match yourself.

Source: The RevenueBase company graph: 60 million companies and 398.9 million professional contacts resolved from primary sources, queried with RevenueBase Smart Search, the natural-language company search available to every RevenueBase user.
Coverage: 38 countries, largest first: the United States, India, Brazil, Mexico, France, the United Kingdom, Indonesia, Canada, Spain, Germany and 28 more. Country and city lists for universities and colleges are linked below.
What qualifies: Companies worldwide whose own description of what they do matches “universities and colleges”. Matching reads each company's description, not its industry code or its name.
RevenueBase Smart Search: RevenueBase Smart Search is how this list is assembled and how each row is rated. RevenueBase's data engine and AI assess a company's LinkedIn profile, information supplied directly by the company, its website and other publicly available information, then relate it to a category defined in a user's own words. Each row is rated strong evidence (its own description names universities and colleges), partial evidence (it names part of the category) or indirect evidence (the description shown names none of it and the match rests on the rest of the company's profile). The description supporting each rating is quoted on the row.
What we exclude: Companies whose own description does not clearly place them among universities and colleges, and records with no verified work email.
Match quality: In blind human judging of this matching method, 86% of matched companies were on target. Expect roughly 1 in 7 rows to be adjacent to the category rather than a pure play. Every row shows the company's own description and its RevenueBase Smart Search rating so you can judge each match yourself. Read the full methodology: how the lists are built, how the judging worked, and what the figure means.
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 listed company carries at least one verified work email, 571,503 across the full list. 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 16, 2026. Lists refresh periodically as the graph is re-checked.
Corrections: Wrong category, wrong headquarters, or a company that has closed? Use “Report an issue” on any row. Reports go to the RevenueBase Data Team and feed back into the company graph.

Universities and colleges by location

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Frequently asked

What is RevenueBase Smart Search?

RevenueBase Smart Search is how RevenueBase decides which companies belong on this list and how strongly each one fits. Its data engine and AI assess a company's LinkedIn profile, information supplied directly by the company, its website and other publicly available information, then relate it to the category the list is about. Each row is rated strong evidence when the company's own description names universities and colleges, partial evidence when it names part of the category, and indirect evidence when the description shown names none of it and the match rests on the rest of the company's profile.

How many universities and colleges are there worldwide?

RevenueBase identified 6,279 universities and colleges worldwide as of September 2026, matched on each company's own description of what it does rather than its industry code.

What is the largest company on this list?

Penn State University, headquartered in University Park, tops this list with the largest team on record.

Which country has the most universities and colleges?

The United States leads with 1,723 companies, followed by India (939) and Brazil (785). Every universities and colleges list by country and city is linked on this page.

Which city has the most universities and colleges?

Sao Paulo leads with 64 headquartered companies, followed by London (61) and Bangalore (41).

How do I get contact information for these companies?

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How current is this list?

The list refreshes periodically as the company graph is re-checked. This page's figures were pulled on September 16, 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 Smart Search, 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.