Global University Data
Explore global university profiles, rankings, and student data
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Global QS World University Rankings
Search QS World University Rankings with filters and pagination
What can this API do?
Comprehensive QS World University Rankings dataset
This Global QS World University Rankings feature is available through the documented endpoint and can be used in application, automation, or data workflows.
Quarterly data updates with latest rankings
This Global QS World University Rankings feature is available through the documented endpoint and can be used in application, automation, or data workflows.
Fuzzy search capabilities by university name
Use this lookup capability to turn a user or system input into structured data your product can consume directly.
Detailed performance metrics and scoring breakdown
This Global QS World University Rankings feature is available through the documented endpoint and can be used in application, automation, or data workflows.
Paginated response support for large datasets
The Global QS World University Rankings response exposes this data in a documented format for storage, display, validation, and downstream processing.
Enterprise-grade HTTPS encryption (TLS v1.0-v1.3)
Use this integration capability when exposing results to production applications, internal tools, or customer-facing workflows.
Apple App Transport Security (ATS) compliant
This Global QS World University Rankings feature is available through the documented endpoint and can be used in application, automation, or data workflows.
Global CDN distribution with multi-node deployment
Use this integration capability when exposing results to production applications, internal tools, or customer-facing workflows.
High-performance API with load-balanced infrastructure
This Global QS World University Rankings feature is available through the documented endpoint and can be used in application, automation, or data workflows.
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API Document
HTTP Protocol:HTTPS
HTTP Method:GET
HTTP Endpoint:https://api.gugudata.io/v1/metadata/qs-global-university-ranking
Response Type:application/json; charset=utf-8
DEMO Endpoint:https://api.gugudata.io/v1/metadata/global-university-ranking/demo
Live Demo:Try Interactive Demo
Full API Docs:developers.gugudata.io
API Request Parameters
| Name | Type | Is Required | Default Value | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| appkey | string | true | YOUR_APPKEY | Application key used for request authentication. Supply the value as a query parameter, form field, or multipart field according to the request content type. |
| name | string | false | University name filter with fuzzy matching. | |
| pageIndex | integer | false | 1 | One-based page index for pagination. |
| pageSize | integer | false | 10 | Number of records returned per page. |
API Response Parameters
| Name | Type | Remark |
|---|---|---|
| dataStatus | object | Response metadata returned by the current v1 contract. |
| dataStatus.requestParameter | string | Normalized request parameters echoed by the service. Sensitive credentials are omitted when available. |
| dataStatus.statusCode | integer | Application-level status code returned by the current v1 contract. |
| dataStatus.status | string | Application-level status enum returned by the current v1 contract. |
| dataStatus.statusDescription | string | Application-level status message returned by the current v1 contract. |
| dataStatus.responseDateTime | string | Response timestamp returned by the current service contract. |
| dataStatus.dataTotalCount | integer | Total number of records that match the request. |
| data | object | Primary response payload returned by the endpoint. |
| data.id | string | Unique university identifier in Gugudata system |
| data.universityName | string | Official university name |
| data.region | string | Geographic region |
| data.country | string | Country name |
| data.city | string | City location |
| data.logoUrl | string | URL to university logo image |
| data.rank | string | Overall QS world ranking position |
| data.academicReputationRank | string | Academic reputation ranking position |
| data.academicReputationScore | string | Academic reputation score (0-100) |
| data.citationsPerFacultyRank | string | Citations per faculty ranking position |
| data.citationsPerFacultyScore | string | Citations per faculty score (0-100) |
| data.facultyStudentRatioRank | string | Faculty-to-student ratio ranking position |
| data.facultyStudentRatioScore | string | Faculty-to-student ratio score (0-100) |
| data.employerReputationRank | string | Employer reputation ranking position |
| data.employerReputationScore | string | Employer reputation score (0-100) |
| data.employmentOutcomesRank | string | Employment outcomes ranking position |
| data.employmentOutcomesScore | string | Employment outcomes score (0-100) |
| data.internationalStudentRatioRank | string | International student ratio ranking position |
| data.internationalStudentRatioScore | string | International student ratio score (0-100) |
| data.internationalResearchNetworkRank | string | International research network ranking position |
| data.internationalResearchNetworkScore | string | International research network score (0-100) |
| data.internationalFacultyRatioRank | string | International faculty ratio ranking position |
| data.internationalFacultyRatioScore | string | International faculty ratio score (0-100) |
| data.sustainabilityRank | string | Sustainability ranking position |
| data.sustainabilityScore | string | Sustainability score (0-100) |
API Response Status Codes
| Status Code | Explanation of Status Code | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| 200 | Request processed successfully. | Some endpoints expose a separate application-level status field in the response body, such as `dataStatus.statusCode`. |
| 400 | Invalid request parameters or request format. | Check required fields, data types, and request body format. |
| 401 | Missing or unknown application key. | Provide a valid `appkey` with the request. |
| 403 | The application key is recognized but access is not allowed. | The key may be expired, inactive, or not permitted for the requested API. |
| 429 | Request rate or trial usage limit exceeded. | Reduce concurrency or retry after the limit window resets. |
| 500 | Internal service error. | Retry later or contact support if the error persists. |
| 503 | Upstream service unavailable. | Retry later; the requested upstream dependency is temporarily unavailable. |
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Endpoint
https://mcp.gugudata.io/mcpGeneric MCP configuration
{
"mcpServers": {
"gugudata": {
"url": "https://mcp.gugudata.io/mcp",
"transportType": "streamable-http"
}
}
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