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University Statistics 2026
27,099 universities tracked worldwide
DropThe tracks 27,099 universities — one of the largest open university databases available. Each connected to alumni and faculty via the knowledge graph.
Global Coverage
DropThe tracks 27,099 universities worldwide, including research universities, liberal arts colleges, technical institutes, and specialized institutions. Each university profile connects to notable alumni and faculty via our knowledge graph with 2.18 million links.
Methodology: University data sourced from Wikidata and public institutional records. Updated February 2026.
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