Top 12Updated 2026年6月10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.
| Rank | University Name | Number of Laureates | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
Harvard University | 165 | USA | |
University of Cambridge | 122 | UK | |
University of California, Berkeley | 115 | USA | |
| 4 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology | 102 | USA |
| 5 | University of Chicago | 98 | USA |
| 6 | Stanford University | 92 | USA |
| 7 | Columbia University | 89 | USA |
| 8 | University of Oxford | 75 | UK |
| 9 | California Institute of Technology | 74 | USA |
| 10 | Princeton University | 71 | USA |
| 11 | Yale University | 68 | USA |
| 12 | Cornell University | 62 | USA |
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