> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://newsletters.qs.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # 💼 Global University Rankings for 2026. Brazil Leads Latin American Health Tech Startups. US Leads In AI Research. - URL: https://newsletters.qs.com/global-university-rankings-for-2026-brazil-leads-latin-american-health-tech-startups-us-leads-in-ai-research/ - Published: 2025-09-15T11:30:13.000Z - Updated: 2025-09-15T11:30:12.000Z - Description: Chart of the Day #432 Looks at Top 10 Universities Globally, Health Tech Startups across Latin America, and Top 20 Countries in AI Research Capacity. - Author: QS - Tags: Charts [Salaam](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Urdu?ref=newsletters.qs.com) 👋 AI research and the clean energy workforce are to be [further expanded](https://www.westcentralonline.com/articles/canada-invests-287m-to-train-clean-energy-workers-and-expand-ai-research?ref=newsletters.qs.com) in Canada through federal government funding. [£1M](https://uk.news.yahoo.com/college-opens-1m-training-hub-040000588.html?guccounter=1&guce%5Freferrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce%5Freferrer%5Fsig=AQAAADt1J1haVWBeLBCA-CR1tF%5FuTQ9togWLbBfu4rQZtrAHQ507vsTImjxApvhCNpp6nFZ5YE2w%5Fgl%5FmQTvJTmAEt8G0uNYrNQQ4y9OnHG75xOms%5FCPPESAsKSZB8yyDNkCOnRavLqdsWKamQp-HKTR8FMxUyHxgM7u%5FEAMrj4SZegz&ref=newsletters.qs.com) Green Skills Hub opens to power future careers. [$31.7M](https://oaklandcounty115.com/2025/09/14/american-rheinmetall-announces-hq-move-to-auburn-hills/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) Rheinmetall HQ brings 450 advanced manufacturing jobs. Australia is offering free F[HIR training](https://www.miragenews.com/australias-digital-health-prepares-for-fhir-1533055/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) to upskill healthcare professionals and boost digital health interoperability. Seattle launches new [AI](https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/seattle-launches-ai-plan-hackathons-163201245.html?ref=newsletters.qs.com) initiative. The[ State of Illinois ](https://www.shawlocal.com/kane-county-chronicle/2025/09/13/new-state-program-widens-higher-education-access-to-illinois-students/?ref=newsletters.qs.com)has launched a program to expand access to public universities. Oman to [issue](https://gulfbusiness.com/oman-launches-aipowered-classrooms-with-microsoft/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) Microsoft 365 Copilot licenses in public schools. ### Today's Topics **💼 Higher Education.** MIT led QS world university rankings **⚕️ Health Skills**. Brazil had the highest number of health tech startups in Latin America **🤖 Artificial Intelligence.** The US led in AI research capacity Thanks for reading! **Not a subscriber yet?** [Subscribe Now](https://newsletters.qs.com/#/portal/) --- ## **💼** MIT Led QS World University Rankings [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f1/d4/f1d411df-6f49-4c75-a302-f8c9e9f59495/content/images/2025/09/data-src-image-6b2dd2fc-a4ba-4010-ac71-1ff1037c382f.png)](https://index.holoniq.com/charts/HCHQIAQ75BKTKT3HIA8W?ref=newsletters.qs.com) For the year 2026 QS rankings placed Massachusetts Institute of Technology at number 1 with a score of 100\. The dominance of institutions in the US and UK reflects[ deep investments in research](https://www.universitiesuk.ac.uk/what-we-do/policy-and-research/publications/investing-ideas-why-supporting?ref=newsletters.qs.com) and global collaborations. These rankings highlight how world-class universities serve as [hubs for innovation](https://innovate.unc.edu/how-will-university-innovation-hubs-shape-the-future-of-work/?ref=newsletters.qs.com), attracting talent and driving knowledge economies.[ International scholarship programs](https://scholarships360.org/scholarships/ivy-league-scholarships/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) continue to expand access and global student mobility. ## **⚕️** Brazil had the Highest Number of Health Tech Startups in Latin America [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f1/d4/f1d411df-6f49-4c75-a302-f8c9e9f59495/content/images/2025/09/data-src-image-3e79360b-7c14-45c0-8a08-95103eaac3ff.png)](https://index.holoniq.com/charts/HCH2QCAXRZWEC1VSL2HS?ref=newsletters.qs.com) Brazil and Mexico lead in the Latin American [health tech ](https://www.who.int/europe/news-room/fact-sheets/item/health-technologies?ref=newsletters.qs.com)startups segment, together accounting for nearly 80% of startups in the region. Chile, Argentina, and Colombia follow with smaller but emerging ecosystems. This concentration highlights the strong demand for [digital health solutions](https://www.digitalhealthsol.com/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) in larger markets where healthcare access and efficiency are major priorities. Regional innovation is being supported by accelerators and [venture funds](https://livhealthfund.com/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) with governments also promoting digital health strategies to strengthen healthcare systems. ## **🤖** The US Led in AI Research Capacity [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f1/d4/f1d411df-6f49-4c75-a302-f8c9e9f59495/content/images/2025/09/data-src-image-834fca58-2bc9-481b-ba65-4e7ce5711e47.png)](https://index.holoniq.com/charts/HCHFJ9KO93JTSRXM13EW?ref=newsletters.qs.com) The United States leads global AI research capacity with a perfect score of 100\. Strong academic institutions and collaboration with industry have made the US a leader in AI. Broader global participation from Europe to Asia shows how [AI research capacity](https://www.papyruswalk.com/2025/03/building-research-capacity-with-ai/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) is diversifying and supporting[ innovation pipelines](https://founderz.com/blog/ai-pipeline/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) and talent development critical for the next wave of [AI-driven transformation](https://online.hbs.edu/blog/post/ai-digital-transformation?ref=newsletters.qs.com). --- **Like getting this newsletter?* Request a demo for unlimited access to over one million charts* [Request a Demo](https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/2C1%5FV5ni4SEyLILjrqcyQnQfigrs?%5F%5Fhstc=246933147.4a0f9c817dbdb1552dab36c635584622.1688407869224.1749831404162.1749845959660.481&%5F%5Fhssc=246933147.4.1749845959660&%5F%5Fhsfp=4268195782&ref=newsletters.qs.com) --- **Thank you for reading. Have a great week ahead!** Have some feedback or want to sponsor this newsletter? 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