The Global Rank
# 530
out of 32,000+ universities worldwide
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Ranking july 2026 – Webometrics Global Position
Explore Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute’s july 2026 Webometrics ranking across global visibility, research excellence, openness, and academic performance. See how it compares worldwide.
Country Position
# 162
in United States of America
Regional Position
# 187
in North America
Impact Rank
# 169
High influence research output
Openness Rank
# 892
Leading in open access & transparency
Excellence Rank
# 1,324
Top performance in academic excellence
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Historical Ranking
Review Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's Webometrics ranking performance across recent editions. The historical overview below highlights changes in global visibility, research impact, openness, and academic excellence over time.
| Year | Edition | World Rank | Continent Rank | Country Rank | Impact Rank | Openness Rank | Excellence Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | july | 530 | 187 | 162 | 169 | 892 | 1324 |
| 2026 | jan | 552 | 169 | 145 | 143 | 397 | 1112 |
| 2025 | july | 379 | 143 | 122 | 143 | 397 | 1112 |
| 2025 | jan | 379 | 143 | 122 | 117 | 370 | 1086 |
| 2024 | jan | 385 | 117 | 117 | 118 | 356 | 1085 |
| 2023 | jan | 361 | 110 | 109 | 110 | 359 | 948 |
| 2022 | jan | 353 | 124 | 106 | 113 | 330 | 857 |
| 2021 | jan | 329 | 122 | 101 | 139 | 297 | 663 |
| 2020 | jan | 299 | 120 | 105 | 139 | 245 | 584 |
| 2019 | jan | 284 | 120 | 104 | 125 | 217 | 587 |
| 2018 | jan | 224 | 98 | 84 | 118 | 139 | 492 |
| 2017 | jan | 201 | 103 | 88 | 87 | 141 | 488 |
| 2016 | jan | 224 | 98 | 84 | 118 | 139 | 492 |
| 2015 | jan | 292 | 114 | 97 | 192 | 462 | 438 |
Universities Ranked Close to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Webometrics 2026 july Edition Rankings
| World Rank | University | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 531 | Portland State University | |
| 532 | University of Kwazulu Natal | |
| 533 | Kyung Hee University / 경희대학교 | |
| 534 | Indian Institute of Technology Delhi | |
| 535 | Hacettepe University / Hacettepe Üniversitesi | |
| 536 | University of Wyoming | |
| 537 | Universität Bayreuth | |
| 537 | Universidade Federal do Ceará | |
| 538 | Chiang Mai University | |
| 539 | Indian Institute of Technology Bombay |