The ranking of universities can vary depending on the source and criteria used. However, based on the widely recognized QS World University Rankings 2022, the top 10 universities in the world are:
1. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
2. University of Oxford
3. Stanford University
4. University of Cambridge
5. Harvard University
6. California Institute of Technology (Caltech)
7. University of Chicago
8. Imperial College London
9. Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich (ETH Zurich)
10. University of Pennsylvania
Please note that rankings can change from year to year and different rankings may have slightly different outcomes. It is always a good idea to check multiple sources and consider various criteria when determining the best universities.