Johns Hopkins University
(JHU)
About
Johns Hopkins University is a private research university in Baltimore, Maryland, United States. Founded in 1876 based on the European research institution model, Johns Hopkins is considered to be the first research university in the U.S.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 50 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 116 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 21,275
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 5.6 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 34%
- Female : Male
- 54 : 46
- Staff
- 19,469
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownUS News
38 subjectsARWU
50 subjectsQS
47 subjectsTHE
10 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical & Health | =5 | 89.7 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | =9 | 92.2 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 23 | 78.2 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 26 | 74.8 | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 28 | 70.4 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 33 | 83.9 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | =35 | 78.2 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 43 | 73.8 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | =58 | 61.7 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | =66 | 60.4 | 2026 |
Organization Structure
Related unitsFrequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Johns Hopkins University?
Johns Hopkins University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank =20, THE Rank 16, ARWU Rank 19, US News Rank 14.
When was Johns Hopkins University founded?
Johns Hopkins University was founded in 1876.
What are the top subjects at Johns Hopkins University?
Top subjects at Johns Hopkins University include: Clinical Medicine, Surgery, Public Health, Nursing, Medical Technology.
Where is Johns Hopkins University located?
Johns Hopkins University is located in Baltimore, United States.