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Brigham Young University
(BYU)
About
Brigham Young University (BYU) is a private research university in Provo, Utah, United States. It was founded in 1875 by religious leader Brigham Young and is the flagship university of the Church Educational System (CES) of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 701 worldwide across 3 major ranking systems
Ranked in 42 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
- 36,461
- Staff
- 5,244
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
27 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Politics | 76-100 | - | 2025 |
| Library & Information Science | 76-100 | - | 2018 |
| Sociology | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Public Administration | 101-150 | - | 2024 |
| Law & Legal Studies | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 151-200 | - | 2020 |
| Finance | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Civil Engineering | 201-300 | - | 2017 |
| Nursing | 201-300 | - | 2023 |
| Education & Training | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Psychology | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Business Administration | 201-300 | - | 2023 |
| Hospitality & Tourism Management | 201-300 | - | 2019 |
| Ecology | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 301-400 | - | 2022 |
| Public Health | 301-400 | - | 2022 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Management | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Mathematics | 401-500 | - | 2019 |
| Earth & Marine Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2023 |
| Computer Science | 401-500 | - | 2019 |
| Energy Science & Engineering | 401-500 | - | 2019 |
| Environmental Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Biological Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Human Biological Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2022 |
| Agricultural Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2021 |
| Clinical Medicine | 401-500 | - | 2020 |
US News
9 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Education and Educational Research | 93 | 44.4 | 2026 |
| Economics & Econometrics | =392 | 44.4 | 2026 |
| Psychiatry/Psychology | 400 | 44.4 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences and Public Health | =516 | 44.4 | 2026 |
| Plant and Animal Science | 576 | 44.4 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | =924 | 44.4 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | =943 | 44.4 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =1,348 | 44.4 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =1,361 | 44.4 | 2026 |
QS
11 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology | 251-300 | - | 2022 |
| Accounting & Finance | 301-350 | - | 2024 |
| Education & Training | 301-350 | - | 2022 |
| Agriculture & Forestry | 351-400 | - | 2021 |
| Social Sciences & Management | 451-500 | - | 2020 |
| Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing Engineering | 451-500 | - | 2021 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 451-500 | - | 2023 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 601-675 | - | 2026 |
| Business & Management Studies | 601-650 | - | 2025 |
| Medicine | 701-850 | - | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 751-850 | - | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Brigham Young University?
Brigham Young University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 1201-1400, ARWU Rank 701-800, US News Rank =817.
When was Brigham Young University founded?
Brigham Young University was founded in 1875.
What are the top subjects at Brigham Young University?
Top subjects at Brigham Young University include: Politics, Library & Information Science, Education and Educational Research, Sociology, Public Administration.
Where is Brigham Young University located?
Brigham Young University is located in Provo, United States.