TALLAHASSEE, FL (March 11, 2025) – For eight consecutive years, the State University System of Florida has had five universities ranked on the Top 100 Worldwide List by the National Academy of Inventors. Collectively, the SUS would rank third on the list with more than 350 patents held. The Top 100 Worldwide List ranks the top universities holding United States utility patents during the calendar year. The list highlights the importance of research and innovation taking place within academic institutions.
“Congratulations to our institutions, faculty and students for their dedication to innovation and research with real-world impacts,” said Chancellor Ray Rodrigues. “These new rankings further reinforce why Florida continues to stand as the top state in the nation for higher education.”
“The consistent success in patent production from SUS institutions reflects our dedication to innovation and invention, as well as the impact of research carried out by our faculty and students. These patents drive the commercialization of research, ultimately benefiting Florida and our great nation’s economy” said Brian Lamb, Chair of the Florida Board of Governors.
The rankings for the five State University System of Florida institutions are:
- University of Florida – ranked 20th
- University of South Florida – ranked 38th
- University of Central Florida – ranked 51st
- Florida International University – ranked 68th
- Florida State University – ranked 96th
The Top 100 Worldwide Universities ranking highlights the critical role patents play in translating university research and innovation into tangible outcomes. Collectively, the universities on the 2024 Top 100 Worldwide list hold over 9,600 patents. To view the full Top 100 Worldwide list, visit: https://academyofinventors.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/2.24.25-Top-100-WW-list.pdf.
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About the State University System of Florida and the Board of Governors
The State University System of Florida is a constitutional body led by the 17-member Board of Governors. The System has 12 universities and more than 430,000 students, making it the second-largest public university system in the nation. Florida has held the top spot in U.S. News & World Report for higher education since the inception of the rankings in 2017. Responsibilities include defining the distinctive mission of each institution and managing the System’s coordination and operation. The Board appoints a Chancellor who serves as the System’s chief executive. For more information, visit flbog.edu or follow us on Facebook and Twitter.
About the Top 100 Worldwide Universities Granted Utility Patents in 2024
The information provided in this list is based on data obtained from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. For this report, a university is defined as an institution that has undergraduate degrees. Patents include only utility patents granted during the 2024 calendar year. All assignees are credited for patents when listed. The number of patents granted does not necessarily indicate the value of a university’s technology, the effectiveness of its research, or whether its patents will be successfully licensed and/or brought to market. This is a dynamic list of worldwide institution patents. Some universities may record patents under different, yet similar names or combine their patents under one foundation or trustee name. If you have questions, please contact: [email protected].