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Top 12Updated 2026年3月17日

Top 12 Universities with the Most Nobel Laureates in History

This ranking, based on data up to 2026, tallies the total number of Nobel Laureates affiliated with higher education institutions worldwide. As bastions of research, these universities have fostered or employed generations of brilliant minds in Physics, Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine, Literature, Peace, and Economics, representing the pinnacle of modern academic achievement and scientific excellence.

Current #1
Harvard University

Interesting Facts & Summary

Key Facts & Insights

  • Harvard's Dominance: Holding the top spot, Harvard's lead is not just numerical; its breadth across diverse disciplines is its core strength.
  • Elite US Research Universities: American institutions dominate the list, reflecting massive research investment and a global talent magnet effect.
  • European Heritage: Cambridge and Oxford remain the primary bastions of European research, boasting deep historical foundations in basic sciences.
  • Data Note: Statistics include alumni, faculty, and researchers. Varying methodologies (e.g., counting only active faculty) can significantly impact individual standings.
RankUniversity NameNumber of LaureatesCountry
Harvard University
165USA
University of Cambridge
122UK
University of California, Berkeley
115USA
4
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
102USA
5
University of Chicago
98USA
6
Stanford University
92USA
7
Columbia University
89USA
8
University of Oxford
75UK
9
California Institute of Technology
74USA
10
Princeton University
71USA
11
Yale University
68USA
12
Cornell University
62USA

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