The 2026 World’s Happiest Workplaces Awards Winners have been announced! Is your organisation a winner?
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As Australia’s top-ranked university, the University of Melbourne is a global leader in research and education. It is an exceptional employer for academics and professional staff, offering a vibrant, inclusive community in the heart of one of the world’s most liveable cities. The institution is known for the “Melbourne Curriculum,” a unique model that offers students a broad undergraduate experience before specializing, and it provides employees with extensive opportunities for international collaboration and interdisciplinary research.
UCT is South Africa’s oldest university and is consistently ranked as the premier institution on the African continent. It is a highly attractive employer for those passionate about social justice and transformative research. UCT offers a stunning campus at the foot of Table Mountain and a culture that encourages tackling global challenges from an African perspective. Employees benefit from a diverse environment and a strong commitment to academic freedom and community engagement.
Founded in 1592, Trinity is Ireland’s highest-ranked university and a member of the League of European Research Universities (LERU). Working at Trinity offers the unique experience of being part of a historic institution while engaging in modern, high-impact research. It is a prestigious employer that values tradition alongside innovation, providing a collegial atmosphere in a bustling European capital. The university is particularly noted for its strengths in the humanities, sciences, and engineering.
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| Rank | CompanyName | Industry | Country | HappinessScore | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Little Wild Tribe Education | Education and Research | United Kingdom | 97 | |
| 2 | The London Institute of Banking and Finance | Education and Research | United Kingdom | 86 | |
| 3 | Amazing Apprenticeships | Education and Research | United Kingdom | 88 | |
| 4 | Learning Network | Education and Research | United States | 91 | |
| 5 | surveoo | Education and Research | South Africa | 84 | |
| 6 | Koru Kids | Education and Research | United Kingdom | 85 | |
| 7 | Preply | Education and Research | China | 85 | |
| 8 | Bizzy B's Creche | Education and Research | Ireland | 84 | |
| 9 | University of the Witwatersrand | Education and Research | South Africa | 84 | |
| 10 | University of Exeter | Education and Research | United Kingdom | 79 | |
| 11 | 4S Study Abroad Education Services | Education and Research | United Arab Emirates | 81 | |
| 12 | Eurofins Ireland | Education and Research | Ireland | 81 | |
| 13 | Central Luzon Doctors' Hospital-Educational Institution (CLDH-EI) | Education and Research | Philippines | 80 | |
| 14 | ABC Studio Childcare | Education and Research | United Kingdom | 81 | |
| 15 | The Open University | Education and Research | United Kingdom | 79 | |
| 16 | London South Bank University | Education and Research | United Kingdom | 82 | |
| 17 | EducationUSA | Education and Research | United States | 83 | |
| 18 | Artisan Training Institute | Education and Research | South Africa | 82 | |
| 19 | University of Chichester | Education and Research | United Kingdom | 79 | |
| 20 | Stellenbosch university | Education and Research | South Africa | 83 | |
| 21 | University of Hertfordshire | Education and Research | United Kingdom | 81 | |
| 22 | Ulster University | Education and Research | United Kingdom | 79 | |
| 23 | Dalta Manufacturing Ireland | Education and Research | Ireland | 79 | |
| 24 | Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre AMRC | Education and Research | United Kingdom | 83 | |
| 25 | University of Johannesburg | Education and Research | South Africa | 79 | |
| 26 | Cardiff Metropolitan University | Education and Research | United Kingdom | 79 | |
| 27 | 318 education trust | Education and Research | United Kingdom | 78 | |
| 28 | ACT Education Directorate | Education and Research | Australia | 78 | |
| 29 | Private Household | Education and Research | United Kingdom | 78 | |
| 30 | Class Education | Education and Research | United Kingdom | 78 | |
| 31 | Swansea university | Education and Research | United Kingdom | 78 | |
| 32 | Bournemouth University | Education and Research | United Kingdom | 78 | |
| 33 | Village Early Education Centres | Education and Research | Australia | 78 | |
| 34 | Development education centres | Education and Research | Australia | 78 | |
| 35 | kumon | Education and Research | United Kingdom | 77 | |
| 36 | University of Strathclyde | Education and Research | United Kingdom | 77 | |
| 37 | Department of Education Gauteng | Education and Research | South Africa | 77 | |
| 38 | Randstad Australia | Education and Research | Australia | 77 | |
| 39 | Barrier Reef Community Childcare Centre | Education and Research | Australia | 76 | |
| 40 | Logans treehouse | Education and Research | United States | 77 | |
| 41 | Birmingham City University | Education and Research | United Kingdom | 76 | |
| 42 | Ysense | Education and Research | Australia | 76 | |
| 43 | Department of Education and Youth Ireland | Education and Research | Ireland | 76 | |
| 44 | Call the Nanny | Education and Research | United Kingdom | 78 | |
| 45 | University of Bath | Education and Research | United Kingdom | 78 | |
| 46 | University of Huddersfield | Education and Research | United Kingdom | 76 | |
| 47 | University of Melbourne | Education and Research | Australia | 76 | |
| 48 | Aspire Education Group | Education and Research | United Kingdom | 76 | |
| 49 | Global Banking School GBS | Education and Research | United Kingdom | 76 | |
| 50 | Jordans Nursery School | Education and Research | United Kingdom | 76 | |
| 51 | Snapdragons Nursery | Education and Research | United Kingdom | 76 | |
| 52 | University of Salford | Education and Research | United Kingdom | 76 | |
| 53 | University of Limerick | Education and Research | Ireland | 76 | |
| 54 | 51talk | Education and Research | Philippines | 76 | |
| 55 | South East Technological University SETU | Education and Research | Ireland | 76 | |
| 56 | Horsley Playgroup | Education and Research | United Kingdom | 76 | |
| 57 | Department of Further and Higher Education | Education and Research | Ireland | 75 | |
| 58 | Department of Higher Education South Africa | Education and Research | South Africa | 75 | |
| 59 | University of Cape Town | Education and Research | South Africa | 75 | |
| 60 | Isaac Newton Academy | Education and Research | United Kingdom | 75 | |
| 61 | Ambassador School Dubai | Education and Research | United Arab Emirates | 76 | |
| 62 | Noadswood School | Education and Research | United Kingdom | 76 | |
| 63 | University of Aberdeen | Education and Research | United Kingdom | 75 | |
| 64 | Toddler's Den Birmingham | Education and Research | United Kingdom | 75 | |
| 65 | ABC Early Learning and Childcare Centres | Education and Research | United Kingdom | 74 | |
| 66 | ABC Childcare Services | Education and Research | United Kingdom | 74 | |
| 67 | Loughborough University | Education and Research | United Kingdom | 74 | |
| 68 | University of Portsmouth | Education and Research | United Kingdom | 74 | |
| 69 | Education and Training Boards Ireland (ETBI) | Education and Research | Ireland | 74 | |
| 70 | Affinity Education Group | Education and Research | Australia | 74 | |
| 71 | Forward Steps Resource Centre | Education and Research | Ireland | 74 | |
| 72 | Trinity College Dublin | Education and Research | Ireland | 75 | |
| 73 | St Clement & St James CE Primary School | Education and Research | United Kingdom | 75 | |
| 74 | Northumbria University | Education and Research | United Kingdom | 75 | |
| 75 | University College Dublin (UCD) | Education and Research | Ireland | 74 | |
| 76 | Kids Planet Day Nursery | Education and Research | United Kingdom | 74 | |
| 77 | University of Pretoria | Education and Research | South Africa | 74 | |
| 78 | University of Newcastle Australia | Education and Research | Australia | 74 | |
| 79 | ILX Group | Education and Research | United Kingdom | 74 | |
| 80 | Bright Stars Nurseries | Education and Research | United Kingdom | 74 | |
| 81 | Halifax Academy | Education and Research | United Kingdom | 74 | |
| 82 | Health Education England | Education and Research | United Kingdom | 74 | |
| 83 | NativeCamp | Education and Research | United Kingdom | 74 | |
| 84 | Butterfly Day Nursery Cambridge | Education and Research | United Kingdom | 73 | |
| 85 | Cambridge Assessment | Education and Research | United Kingdom | 74 | |
| 86 | University of Wolverhampton | Education and Research | United Kingdom | 74 | |
| 87 | Hanmer Playgroup Plus | Education and Research | United Kingdom | 73 | |
| 88 | University of Queensland | Education and Research | Australia | 74 | |
| 89 | University of Sydney | Education and Research | Australia | 74 | |
| 90 | University of the Arts London | Education and Research | United Kingdom | 74 | |
| 91 | National Department of Basic Education South Africa | Education and Research | South Africa | 73 | |
| 92 | GEMS Education | Education and Research | United Arab Emirates | 73 | |
| 93 | Autism Education Trust | Education and Research | United Kingdom | 73 | |
| 94 | University College Cork | Education and Research | Ireland | 73 | |
| 95 | University of Sheffield | Education and Research | United Kingdom | 73 | |
| 96 | Nour Al Hayat Academy | Education and Research | Egypt | 73 | |
| 97 | Edge Hill University | Education and Research | United Kingdom | 73 | |
| 98 | Uniting | Education and Research | Australia | 74 | |
| 99 | University of Chester | Education and Research | United Kingdom | 74 | |
| 100 | Monash University Australia | Education and Research | Australia | 73 | |
The data shown in the following table is a snapshot based on last year’s data up until 30/11/2025. To see the current scores, please visit the Worlds Happiest Workplaces List.
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