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Aligarh Muslim University
(AMU)
About
Aligarh Muslim University is a collegiate, central, and research university located in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, India, which was originally established by Sir Syed Ahmad Khan as the Muhammadan Anglo-Oriental College in 1875. Muhammadan Anglo-Oriental College became Aligarh Muslim University in 1920, following the Aligarh Muslim University Act.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 601 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 26 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 21,223
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 14.7 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 1%
- Female : Male
- 39 : 61
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownQS
12 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Petroleum Engineering | 101-150 | - | 2026 |
| Agriculture & Forestry | 251-300 | - | 2026 |
| Pharmacy & Pharmacology | 301-350 | - | 2021 |
| Mathematics | 351-400 | - | 2026 |
| Natural Sciences | 451-500 | - | 2026 |
| Biological Sciences | 451-500 | - | 2026 |
| Chemistry | 451-500 | - | 2026 |
| Environmental Sciences | 451-500 | - | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 551-600 | - | 2026 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 551-700 | - | 2026 |
| Medicine | 701-850 | - | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 751-850 | - | 2026 |
US News
11 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Plant and Animal Science | =125 | 47.6 | 2026 |
| Mathematics | 148 | 47.6 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =282 | 47.6 | 2026 |
| Biology and Biochemistry | =370 | 47.6 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =403 | 47.6 | 2026 |
| Physical Chemistry | =467 | 47.6 | 2026 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | =476 | 47.6 | 2026 |
| Materials Science | =539 | 47.6 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | =615 | 47.6 | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | =744 | 47.6 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | =848 | 47.6 | 2026 |
ARWU
3 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Chemical Engineering | 401-500 | - | 2021 |
| Pharmacy & Pharmacology | 401-500 | - | 2023 |
THE
7 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Sciences | 301–400 | 42.4 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 401–500 | 38.3 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 401–500 | 39.1 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 401–500 | 36.4 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 501–600 | 37.4 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 601–800 | 28.2 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 601–800 | 26.6 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Aligarh Muslim University?
Aligarh Muslim University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 1001-1200, THE Rank 601–800, ARWU Rank 801-900, US News Rank =676.
When was Aligarh Muslim University founded?
Aligarh Muslim University was founded in 1875.
What are the top subjects at Aligarh Muslim University?
Top subjects at Aligarh Muslim University include: Petroleum Engineering, Plant and Animal Science, Mathematics, Agriculture & Forestry, Chemistry.
Where is Aligarh Muslim University located?
Aligarh Muslim University is located in Aligarh, India.