Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics
(NUAA)
About
The Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics is a public university in Nanjing, Jiangsu, China. It is affiliated with the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology. The university is part of Project 211, Seven Sons of National Defence, and the Double First-Class Construction.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 201 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 44 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 36,035
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 15.4 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 2%
- Female : Male
- 30 : 70
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
25 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerospace Engineering | 3 | 198.7 | 2025 |
| Instruments Science & Technology | 15 | 180.1 | 2025 |
| Automation & Control | 39 | 163.0 | 2025 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 41 | 152.1 | 2025 |
| Transportation Science & Technology | 46 | 114.3 | 2025 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 51-75 | - | 2025 |
| Telecommunication Engineering | 51-75 | - | 2025 |
| Remote Sensing | 76-100 | - | 2025 |
| Metallurgical Engineering | 76-100 | - | 2025 |
| Artificial Intelligence | 76-100 | - | 2025 |
| Robotic Science & Engineering | 76-100 | - | 2025 |
| Nanoscience & Nanotechnology | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Energy Science & Engineering | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Computer Science | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Materials Science | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Mathematics | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Chemistry | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 201-300 | - | 2023 |
| Civil Engineering | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Chemical Engineering | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Environmental Sciences | 301-400 | - | 2024 |
| Medical Technology | 301-400 | - | 2022 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Business Administration | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Management | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
US News
22 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 24 | 74.8 | 2027 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | =42 | 75.1 | 2027 |
| Engineering | =63 | 70.1 | 2027 |
| Artificial Intelligence | =67 | 61.8 | 2027 |
| Nanoscience and Nanotechnology | 69 | 63.6 | 2027 |
| Green and Sustainable Science and Technology | =71 | 60.6 | 2027 |
| Physical Chemistry | 76 | 71.7 | 2027 |
| Environmental Engineering | 88 | 57.8 | 2027 |
| Condensed Matter Physics | =100 | 56.8 | 2027 |
| Civil Engineering | 108 | 43.4 | 2027 |
| Chemical Engineering | =121 | 60.2 | 2027 |
| Mathematics | 131 | 58.4 | 2027 |
| Energy and Fuels | =135 | 59.2 | 2027 |
| Optics | =136 | 50.0 | 2027 |
| Computer Science | =142 | 51.1 | 2027 |
| Materials Science | =157 | 52.2 | 2027 |
| Economics & Econometrics | =263 | 36.7 | 2027 |
| Social Sciences and Public Health | =263 | 48.4 | 2027 |
| Chemistry | =277 | 52.2 | 2027 |
| Geosciences | =447 | 22.7 | 2027 |
| Physics & Astronomy | =494 | 40.7 | 2027 |
| Environment/Ecology | =522 | 37.7 | 2027 |
QS
9 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing Engineering | =128 | 69.0 | 2026 |
| Materials Science | 251-300 | - | 2026 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 301-350 | - | 2026 |
| Mathematics | 351-400 | - | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | =383 | 62.8 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | 401-450 | - | 2026 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 401-450 | - | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 451-500 | - | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 451-500 | - | 2026 |
THE
5 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 301–400 | 37.8 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 301–400 | 39.5 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 401–500 | 38.3 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 401–500 | 39.1 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 601–800 | 32.8 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics?
Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 721-730, THE Rank 601–800, ARWU Rank 201-300, US News Rank =444.
When was Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics founded?
Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics was founded in 1952.
What are the top subjects at Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics?
Top subjects at Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics include: Aerospace Engineering, Instruments Science & Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Automation & Control, Electrical and Electronic Engineering.
Where is Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics located?
Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics is located in Nanjing, China.