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Arizona State University

(ASU)

Part of Arizona's Public Universities

🇺🇸 United States / Arizona / Tempe
Public AAU R1 Est. 1885

About

Arizona State University is a Research I university located in the greater Phoenix, Ariz. area. Measuring ourselves by whom we include rather than whom we exclude, ASU believes that welcoming students from all over the world enriches the quality of dialogue in the classroom and provides the differing perspectives necessary as we take on the world’s challenges. With more than 12,000 students from o...

Arizona State University is a Research I university located in the greater Phoenix, Ariz. area. Measuring ourselves by whom we include rather than whom we exclude, ASU believes that welcoming students from all over the world enriches the quality of dialogue in the classroom and provides the differing perspectives necessary as we take on the world’s challenges. With more than 12,000 students from over 135 countries, ASU is the top public university choice of international students. As the most innovative school in the nation for three years in a row, according to U.S. News & World Report, ASU is a leader in delivering a hands-on, forward-thinking learning environment. ASU offers students instruction by a highly esteemed, award-winning faculty as well as the opportunity to customize their college experience through conducting research, joining student clubs, taking on internships, playing intramural sports and more. ASU provides students with comprehensive career and professional development services to ensure they are prepared for the working world when they graduate. A Times Higher Education survey of employers ranks ASU in the top 10 for graduate employability.

Ranking Overview

Ranking Snapshot

Ranked Top 200 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems

ARWU #151-200 (2025)
QS #172 (2027)

Ranked in 100 subject rankings

QS QS World University Rankings
# 172
1
58.4
2027
THE Times Higher Education World University Rankings
# 201–250
56.4
2026
ARWU Academic Ranking of World Universities
# 151-200
2025
US News U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
# =1,001
59
40.7
2026

Key Facts

Students
52,956
Student-Staff Ratio
18.9 : 1
Int'l Students
17%
Female : Male
45 : 55
Staff
4,400

Historical Trend

Longitudinal View
QS QS
THE THE
ARWU ARWU
US News US News
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Top Subjects

Best-performing areas
9
Library & Information Science
Top 10
10
Management
Top 10
=10
Archaeology
Top 10
20
Education & Training
Top 50
26
Environmental Sciences
Top 50
27
Anthropology
Top 50
29
Geography
Top 50
32
Economics & Econometrics
Top 50
33
Library & Information Management
Top 50
43
Sociology
Top 50
45
Aerospace Engineering
Top 50
48
Environment/Ecology
Top 50
=49
Earth & Marine Sciences
Top 50
51-75
Earth & Marine Sciences
Top 100

Subject Rankings

Detailed breakdown

ARWU

47 subjects
Subject
Rank
Score
Year
Library & Information Science 9 165.8 2025
Management 10 187.3 2025
Education & Training 20 142.5 2025
Environmental Sciences 26 208.7 2025
Psychology 28 192.7 2025
Geography 29 184.1 2025
Economics & Econometrics 32 159.1 2025
Sociology 43 129.8 2025
Aerospace Engineering 45 183.2 2017
Earth & Marine Sciences 51-75 - 2025
Ecology 51-75 - 2025
Robotic Science & Engineering 51-75 - 2025
Law & Legal Studies 51-75 - 2025
Automation & Control 76-100 - 2025
Biomedical Engineering 76-100 - 2025
Transportation Science & Technology 76-100 - 2025
Artificial Intelligence 76-100 - 2025
Statistics & Operational Research 76-100 - 2025
Politics 76-100 - 2025
Finance 76-100 - 2025
Public Administration 76-100 - 2025
Hospitality & Tourism Management 76-100 - 2025
Chemistry 101-150 - 2025
Electrical & Electronic Engineering 101-150 - 2025
Telecommunication Engineering 101-150 - 2025
Chemical Engineering 101-150 - 2025
Water Resources 101-150 - 2025
Metallurgical Engineering 101-150 - 2025
Communication & Media Studies 101-150 - 2025
Business Administration 101-150 - 2025
Atmospheric Science 151-200 - 2025
Mechanical Engineering 151-200 - 2025
Computer Science 151-200 - 2025
Nursing 151-200 - 2020
Mathematics 201-300 - 2025
Physics & Astronomy 201-300 - 2025
Civil Engineering 201-300 - 2025
Materials Science 201-300 - 2025
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology 201-300 - 2025
Energy Science & Engineering 201-300 - 2025
Biotechnology 201-300 - 2025
Biological Sciences 201-300 - 2025
Instruments Science & Technology 301-400 - 2025
Human Biological Sciences 301-400 - 2025
Public Health 301-400 - 2025
Agricultural Sciences 401-500 - 2024
Clinical Medicine 401-500 - 2020

QS

47 subjects
Subject
Rank
Score
Year
Archaeology =10 84.2 2026
Anthropology 27 81.3 2026
Library & Information Management 33 67.2 2026
Education & Training 38 75.6 2026
Environmental Sciences =45 80.9 2026
Earth & Marine Sciences =49 77.0 2026
Geography 51-100 - 2026
Geology 51-100 - 2026
Geophysics 51-100 - 2026
Communication & Media Studies 51-100 - 2026
Marketing 51-100 - 2026
Statistics & Operational Research 51-100 - 2026
Psychology 59 73.2 2026
Business & Management Studies =82 71.2 2026
Social Sciences & Management =92 73.1 2026
English Language & Literature 95 69.1 2026
Linguistics 97 67.2 2026
Accounting & Finance =98 68.6 2026
Architecture 101-150 - 2026
Data Science 101-200 - 2026
Development Studies 101-120 - 2023
Hospitality & Leisure Management 101-150 - 2026
Social Policy & Administration 101-150 - 2026
Sports-Related Subjects 101-150 - 2026
Natural Sciences =103 76.1 2026
Computer Science 108 66.3 2026
Materials Science 122 71.8 2026
Engineering & Technology =135 72.6 2026
Electrical & Electronic Engineering =139 68.5 2026
Chemical Engineering 151-200 - 2026
Civil & Structural Engineering 151-200 - 2026
Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing Engineering 151-200 - 2026
Agriculture & Forestry 151-200 - 2026
Nursing 151-225 - 2025
Mathematics 151-200 - 2026
Physics & Astronomy 151-200 - 2026
Law & Legal Studies 151-200 - 2026
Politics 151-200 - 2026
Arts & Humanities 153 70.9 2026
Economics & Econometrics =172 67.6 2026
Biological Sciences =188 65.2 2026
Chemistry =197 66.6 2026
Art & Design 201-300 - 2026
History 201-230 - 2024
Life Sciences & Medicine =229 66.7 2026
Modern Languages 301-350 - 2026
Medicine 301-350 - 2026

THE

11 subjects
Subject
Rank
Score
Year
Business & Economics 72 59.1 2026
Education & Training =84 57.1 2026
Social Sciences =92 57.8 2026
Physical Sciences 126–150 56.7 2026
Psychology 126–150 52.6 2026
Computer Science 151–175 52.0 2026
Engineering & Technology 151–175 52.9 2026
Law & Legal Studies 151–175 42.5 2026
Arts & Humanities 176–200 41.0 2026
Life Sciences 201–250 49.6 2026
Clinical & Health 251–300 43.7 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ranking of Arizona State University?

Arizona State University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 172, THE Rank 201–250, ARWU Rank 151-200, US News Rank =1,001.

When was Arizona State University founded?

Arizona State University was founded in 1885.

What are the top subjects at Arizona State University?

Top subjects at Arizona State University include: Library & Information Science, Management, Archaeology, Education & Training, Environmental Sciences.

Where is Arizona State University located?

Arizona State University is located in Tempe, United States.