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Northeastern University
(NEU)
About
Northeastern University (NEU) is a public university in Shenyang, Liaoning, China. It is affiliated with the Ministry of Education, and co-funded by the Ministry of Education, SASTIND, Liaoning Provincial People's Government, and Shenyang Municipal People's Government. The university is part of Project 211, Project 985, and the Double First-Class Construction.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 201 worldwide across 3 major ranking systems
Ranked in 45 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
- 41,594
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 13.7 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 2%
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
23 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Metallurgical Engineering | 3 | 226.5 | 2025 |
| Mining & Mineral Engineering | 5 | 160.0 | 2025 |
| Automation & Control | 7 | 236.1 | 2025 |
| Instruments Science & Technology | 8 | 208.5 | 2025 |
| Chemical Engineering | 51-75 | - | 2025 |
| Artificial Intelligence | 51-75 | - | 2025 |
| Transportation Science & Technology | 76-100 | - | 2025 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Telecommunication Engineering | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Computer Science | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Civil Engineering | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Materials Science | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Nanoscience & Nanotechnology | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Energy Science & Engineering | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Mathematics | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Management | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Chemistry | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Environmental Sciences | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Medical Technology | 301-400 | - | 2022 |
| Business Administration | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Earth & Marine Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2023 |
US News
22 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 17 | 82.1 | 2027 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | =47 | 74.2 | 2027 |
| Engineering | =48 | 72.8 | 2027 |
| Artificial Intelligence | 52 | 67.0 | 2027 |
| Chemical Engineering | 75 | 68.0 | 2027 |
| Materials Science | 76 | 64.1 | 2027 |
| Computer Science | =83 | 61.2 | 2027 |
| Civil Engineering | 97 | 46.5 | 2027 |
| Environmental Engineering | 111 | 50.0 | 2027 |
| Nanoscience and Nanotechnology | 114 | 54.7 | 2027 |
| Optics | 115 | 53.8 | 2027 |
| Green and Sustainable Science and Technology | 118 | 51.4 | 2027 |
| Energy and Fuels | 119 | 61.5 | 2027 |
| Physical Chemistry | =137 | 63.7 | 2027 |
| Condensed Matter Physics | 166 | 44.9 | 2027 |
| Mathematics | 221 | 48.6 | 2027 |
| Geosciences | 238 | 40.3 | 2027 |
| Chemistry | =239 | 54.0 | 2027 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 391 | 23.9 | 2027 |
| Environment/Ecology | =540 | 37.1 | 2027 |
| Physics & Astronomy | =653 | 33.9 | 2027 |
| Clinical Medicine | =1,180 | 22.6 | 2027 |
QS
4 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Petroleum Engineering | 101-150 | - | 2021 |
| Materials Science | 251-300 | - | 2026 |
| Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing Engineering | 501-575 | - | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 751-850 | - | 2026 |
THE
7 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering & Technology | 301–400 | 41.5 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 401–500 | 38.3 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 501–600 | 35.5 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 501–600 | 33.9 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 501–600 | 24.6 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 601–800 | 32.8 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 601–800 | 26.6 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Northeastern University?
Northeastern University's performance in the latest university rankings: THE Rank 501–600, ARWU Rank 201-300, US News Rank =384.
When was Northeastern University founded?
Northeastern University was founded in 1923.
What are the top subjects at Northeastern University?
Top subjects at Northeastern University include: Metallurgical Engineering, Mining & Mineral Engineering, Automation & Control, Instruments Science & Technology, Mechanical Engineering.
Where is Northeastern University located?
Northeastern University is located in Shenyang, China.