The University of Trento has improved its placement in the QS World University rankings published by Quacquarelli Symonds.
In the 2014-2015 edition of the World University Rankings, the University of Trento was placed in the 411-420 bracket. Last year it was in the 441-450 bracket and two years ago in the 451-500 bracket.
Various factors contributed to this great result. On one side, the confirmation of the University’s reputation at an International level. On the other side, a major worldwide impact of the scientific publications of its professors.
This year there are 27 Italian universities on the international list of the first 863 universities in the world and they all have slightly improved their position compared to the past.
| Year | Placement | Total points |
| 2014/2015 | 411-420 | 33,7 |
| 2013/2014 | 441-450 | 30,4 |
| 2012/2013 | 451-500 | 26,1 |
Chart elaborated by the survey office of the University of Trento
See the complete world ranking.