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Kunming University of Science and Technology
(KMUST)
About
Kunming University of Science and Technology (KUST) (昆明理工大学) is in Kunming, the capital city of Yunnan Province, Southwestern China.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 401 worldwide across 3 major ranking systems
Ranked in 32 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
- 44,330
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 18.4 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 2%
- Female : Male
- 36 : 64
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
14 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Mining & Mineral Engineering | 15 | 121.1 | 2025 |
| Metallurgical Engineering | 40 | 126.2 | 2025 |
| Chemical Engineering | 76-100 | - | 2025 |
| Energy Science & Engineering | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Food Science & Technology | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Instruments Science & Technology | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Materials Science | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Nanoscience & Nanotechnology | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Environmental Sciences | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 301-400 | - | 2023 |
| Biotechnology | 301-400 | - | 2024 |
| Agricultural Sciences | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Chemistry | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
US News
22 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemical Engineering | 109 | 62.6 | 2027 |
| Environmental Engineering | 114 | 49.8 | 2027 |
| Polymer Science | 117 | 40.0 | 2027 |
| Food Science and Technology | =123 | 38.4 | 2027 |
| Nanoscience and Nanotechnology | 140 | 50.5 | 2027 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 150 | 41.0 | 2027 |
| Condensed Matter Physics | 157 | 45.9 | 2027 |
| Energy and Fuels | =159 | 56.9 | 2027 |
| Physical Chemistry | 169 | 60.4 | 2027 |
| Green and Sustainable Science and Technology | =177 | 40.7 | 2027 |
| Agricultural Sciences | 197 | 42.5 | 2027 |
| Materials Science | 199 | 48.8 | 2027 |
| Civil Engineering | 235 | 17.5 | 2027 |
| Chemistry | =318 | 51.0 | 2027 |
| Engineering | =381 | 46.5 | 2027 |
| Geosciences | =397 | 26.6 | 2027 |
| Environment/Ecology | 399 | 42.1 | 2027 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | =410 | 39.9 | 2027 |
| Biology and Biochemistry | =648 | 21.4 | 2027 |
| Computer Science | =664 | 26.0 | 2027 |
| Physics & Astronomy | =852 | 23.8 | 2027 |
| Clinical Medicine | =1,095 | 24.9 | 2027 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Kunming University of Science and Technology?
Kunming University of Science and Technology's performance in the latest university rankings: THE Rank 1201+, ARWU Rank 401-500, US News Rank =1,043.
When was Kunming University of Science and Technology founded?
Kunming University of Science and Technology was founded in 1954.
What are the top subjects at Kunming University of Science and Technology?
Top subjects at Kunming University of Science and Technology include: Mining & Mineral Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Energy Science & Engineering, Food Science & Technology.
Where is Kunming University of Science and Technology located?
Kunming University of Science and Technology is located in Kunming, China.