Purdue HTM Maintains No. 3 U.S. and No. 7 Global Ranking in 2026 Shanghai Rankings

West Lafayette, Ind. – Purdue University’s White Lodging–J.W. Marriott, Jr. School of Hospitality and Tourism Management (HTM) has once again been recognized among the world’s leading hospitality and tourism programs, maintaining its position as No. 3 in the United States and No. 7 globally in the ShanghaiRanking Global Ranking of Academic Subjects (GRAS) 2026.

After making a historic leap in last year’s rankings, Purdue HTM has sustained its standing among the world’s elite hospitality and tourism management programs, demonstrating the strength, consistency, and impact of its faculty, students, alumni, and industry partnerships.

Sustained Excellence on a Global Stage

ShanghaiRanking Consultancy’s GRAS is widely regarded as one of the most comprehensive and objective evaluations of academic disciplines worldwide. The rankings assess academic subjects across institutions around the globe using a range of research-focused performance indicators, including:

• World-Class Faculty
• World-Class Research Output
• High-Quality Research
• Research Impact
• International Collaboration

Maintaining a top-10 global ranking amid increasing international competition underscores Purdue HTM’s commitment to advancing knowledge, fostering innovation, and preparing the next generation of hospitality leaders.

A Reflection of Research, Innovation and Industry Engagement

Purdue HTM’s continued recognition reflects the School’s strategic focus on impactful research, student-centered learning, and meaningful engagement with industry partners. Faculty members continue to contribute influential scholarship that shapes hospitality and tourism practices worldwide, while students benefit from immersive educational experiences that connect classroom learning with real-world application.

The School’s collaborative culture and commitment to excellence have helped establish Purdue HTM as a trusted leader in hospitality and tourism education, both nationally and internationally.

Leadership Perspective

Rod Runyan, Interim White Lodging Services Head and Professor, highlighted the significance of sustaining the School’s global standing.

“While reaching the top ranks is an incredible achievement, maintaining that position year after year speaks to the consistency, dedication, and collective excellence of our community. Our faculty continue to produce impactful research, our students bring curiosity and ambition to everything they do, and our industry partners help ensure our programs remain relevant and forward-looking. Being recognized once again among the top hospitality and tourism programs in the world reinforces our commitment to innovation, collaboration, and preparing leaders who will shape the future of the industry.”

Building on a Legacy of Leadership

Retaining its position as No. 3 in the United States and No. 7 globally further strengthens Purdue HTM’s reputation as one of the premier hospitality and tourism management programs in the world. The ranking reflects not only the School’s academic excellence but also its ongoing ability to adapt to an evolving industry and address the complex challenges facing hospitality and tourism professionals today.

As Purdue HTM looks ahead, the School remains focused on expanding research impact, enhancing student opportunities, strengthening industry partnerships, and driving innovation that advances the global hospitality and tourism profession.

For prospective students, alumni, industry partners, and supporters, this continued recognition serves as a powerful affirmation that Purdue HTM remains at the forefront of hospitality and tourism education worldwide.

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