Nanjing Agricultural University
(NAU)
About
Nanjing Agricultural University is a public university located in Nanjing, Jiangsu, China. It is affiliated with the Ministry of Education and co-sponsored by the Ministry of Education and the Jiangsu Provincial Government. The university is part of Project 211 and the Double First-Class Construction.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 201 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 37 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 28,184
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 17.0 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 2%
- Female : Male
- 57 : 43
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownUS News
19 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Plant and Animal Science | 2 | 58.8 | 2026 |
| Agricultural Sciences | 7 | 58.8 | 2026 |
| Food Science and Technology | 12 | 58.8 | 2026 |
| Biotechnology and Applied Microbiology | 25 | 58.8 | 2026 |
| Ecology | 62 | 58.8 | 2026 |
| Microbiology | =69 | 58.8 | 2026 |
| Marine and Freshwater Biology | 88 | 58.8 | 2026 |
| Environmental Engineering | 105 | 58.8 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | 118 | 58.8 | 2026 |
| Cell Biology | =197 | 58.8 | 2026 |
| Biology and Biochemistry | =205 | 58.8 | 2026 |
| Green and Sustainable Science and Technology | 221 | 58.8 | 2026 |
| Molecular Biology and Genetics | 307 | 58.8 | 2026 |
| Pharmacology and Toxicology | =391 | 58.8 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | =415 | 58.8 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =487 | 58.8 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =596 | 58.8 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences and Public Health | 619 | 58.8 | 2026 |
| Materials Science | =761 | 58.8 | 2026 |
ARWU
17 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Veterinary Science | 3 | 230.6 | 2025 |
| Agricultural Sciences | 4 | 256.7 | 2025 |
| Food Science & Technology | 10 | 183.0 | 2025 |
| Biotechnology | 76-100 | - | 2025 |
| Biological Sciences | 76-100 | - | 2025 |
| Environmental Sciences | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Remote Sensing | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Ecology | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Telecommunication Engineering | 201-300 | - | 2024 |
| Chemical Engineering | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Pharmacy & Pharmacology | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Chemistry | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Atmospheric Science | 301-400 | - | 2022 |
| Instruments Science & Technology | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Public Health | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 401-500 | - | 2023 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
QS
6 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture & Forestry | 20 | 76.4 | 2026 |
| Veterinary Science | 51-100 | - | 2025 |
| Life Sciences & Medicine | =344 | 62.0 | 2026 |
| Environmental Sciences | 351-400 | - | 2026 |
| Biological Sciences | 401-450 | - | 2026 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 551-700 | - | 2025 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Nanjing Agricultural University?
Nanjing Agricultural University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 901-950, THE Rank 601–800, ARWU Rank 201-300, US News Rank =302.
When was Nanjing Agricultural University founded?
Nanjing Agricultural University was founded in 1902.
What are the top subjects at Nanjing Agricultural University?
Top subjects at Nanjing Agricultural University include: Plant and Animal Science, Veterinary Science, Agricultural Sciences, Agricultural Sciences, Food Science & Technology.
Where is Nanjing Agricultural University located?
Nanjing Agricultural University is located in Nanjing, China.