For the eighth consecutive year, five universities from the State University System of Florida have been named among the Top 100 Worldwide Universities List by the National Academy of Inventors. The list, created to recognize institutions for achievements in securing utility patents, is based on data from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
The rankings for 2024 show that four universities within the system moved up compared to last year, while one maintained its position. The University of Florida remains at 13th place. The University of South Florida rose to 26th from 34th, the University of Central Florida advanced to 34th from 52nd, Florida International University climbed to 42nd from 57th, and Florida State University improved its standing to 55th from 90th in 2023.
Chancellor Rodrigues of the State University System commented on this achievement: “This achievement recognizes the real-world impact of administrators, faculty, and students who are focused on innovation and not indoctrination. Governor DeSantis and the Florida Legislature have recently invested more than $200M to recruit and retain top-tier faculty; this is just another example of how Florida’s efforts are paying off,” said Chancellor Rodrigues of the State University System. “These rankings show our System’s commitment to invention, research, and innovation, which leads to increased commercialization for our local communities, our state, and the nation.”
The National Academy of Inventors was established at the University of South Florida. The Top 100 list reflects only utility patents granted during a calendar year and includes institutions that offer undergraduate degrees worldwide. A university’s number of patents does not necessarily indicate technology value or commercial success.
To see all ranked institutions in detail, visit https://academyofinventors.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2024-Top-100-US-Universities.pdf.
