THE Rankings 2026: Here are top US universities for medical and health studies
Medicine remains central to public health, clinical care, and scientific research. Medical schools shape how doctors are trained, how diseases are studied, and how health systems respond to pressure. As interest in medical education grows, the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings by Subject 2026 for Medicine provide a clear view of how US institutions perform on the global stage.
Harvard is the highest-ranked US institution for medicine. Its research environment score of 100.0 reflects funding depth and infrastructure. The research quality score of 88.7 shows steady citation impact. Strong industry links and consistent teaching outcomes support its position.
The fifth position is shared by John Hopkins globally. It recorded the perfect industry score of 100.0, thus placing close association with applied research and healthcare systems. Its teaching score of 93.0 stands out with virtually the same quality of research across the subjects in medical fields.
Stanford also ranked joint fifth, but it scored a perfect 100.0 in industry income, indicating great collaboration with the health and biotech sectors. Its research quality score of 89.2 is among the highest in the US group, on the back of a very solid research environment.
Ranked seventh in the world, Yale demonstrated strength across metrics. Its teaching score of 93.0 was among the very best in US medical schools. The scores for research quality and environment indicate consistent output. International outlook remains moderate.
UC Berkeley ranked tenth globally. The quality of its research score reached 83.0, reflecting citation impact in medical and health-related research. Teaching and research environment scores indicate balanced performance, though industry and international metrics scored lower than some peers.
Ranked eleventh, the University of Pennsylvania recorded an industry score of 98.3, underlining close links with healthcare and research partners. Teaching outcomes remain strong, while international outlook is its weakest metric in this table.
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| Rank (Global) | University | Overall | Research quality | Industry | International outlook | Research environment | Teaching |
| 3 | Harvard University | 91.4 | 88.7 | 93.0 | 85.8 | 100.0 | 87.9 |
| =5 | Johns Hopkins University | 89.7 | 85.2 | 100.0 | 75.9 | 94.6 | 93.0 |
| =5 | Stanford University | 89.7 | 89.2 | 100.0 | 74.5 | 93.5 | 89.3 |
| 7 | Yale University | 89.3 | 86.3 | 92.4 | 77.5 | 92.2 | 93.0 |
| 10 | University of California, Berkeley | 86.1 | 83.0 | 90.6 | 74.4 | 90.8 | 88.2 |
| 11 | University of Pennsylvania | 86.0 | 84.6 | 98.3 | 59.5 | 89.4 | 90.1 |
Harvard University: Research scale defines its lead
Harvard is the highest-ranked US institution for medicine. Its research environment score of 100.0 reflects funding depth and infrastructure. The research quality score of 88.7 shows steady citation impact. Strong industry links and consistent teaching outcomes support its position.
Johns Hopkins University: Emphasis on Clinical Research
The fifth position is shared by John Hopkins globally. It recorded the perfect industry score of 100.0, thus placing close association with applied research and healthcare systems. Its teaching score of 93.0 stands out with virtually the same quality of research across the subjects in medical fields.
Stanford University: Industry engagement at centre
Stanford also ranked joint fifth, but it scored a perfect 100.0 in industry income, indicating great collaboration with the health and biotech sectors. Its research quality score of 89.2 is among the highest in the US group, on the back of a very solid research environment.
Yale University: Teaching strength supports performance
Ranked seventh in the world, Yale demonstrated strength across metrics. Its teaching score of 93.0 was among the very best in US medical schools. The scores for research quality and environment indicate consistent output. International outlook remains moderate.
University of California, Berkeley: Research-led profile
UC Berkeley ranked tenth globally. The quality of its research score reached 83.0, reflecting citation impact in medical and health-related research. Teaching and research environment scores indicate balanced performance, though industry and international metrics scored lower than some peers.
University of Pennsylvania: Strong industry links
Ranked eleventh, the University of Pennsylvania recorded an industry score of 98.3, underlining close links with healthcare and research partners. Teaching outcomes remain strong, while international outlook is its weakest metric in this table.
What the US results show
The 2026 rankings suggest that US leadership in medicine rests on research capacity and industry engagement, with teaching also playing a key role. While European universities lead the global table, US medical schools continue to hold strong positions through research scale and links with healthcare systems.Ready to navigate global policies? Secure your overseas future. Get expert guidance now!
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