Northern Arizona University
(NAU)
public university in Flagstaff, Arizona, US
Part of Arizona's Public Universities
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Ranked in 19 subject rankings
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Key Facts
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Subject Rankings
QS
7 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
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Year
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|---|---|---|---|
| Linguistics | 63 | 71.3 | 2026 |
| Archaeology | 151-200 | - | 2021 |
| Education & Training | 251-300 | - | 2026 |
| Agriculture & Forestry | 251-300 | - | 2026 |
| Environmental Sciences | 251-300 | - | 2026 |
| English Language & Literature | 301-350 | - | 2025 |
| Arts & Humanities | 501-550 | - | 2026 |
US News
4 subjects|
Subject
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Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Environment/Ecology | 67 | 50.0 | 2026 |
| Geosciences | 282 | 50.0 | 2026 |
| Plant and Animal Science | =305 | 50.0 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences and Public Health | =569 | 50.0 | 2026 |
ARWU
8 subjects|
Subject
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Rank
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Score
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Year
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|---|---|---|---|
| Ecology | 76-100 | - | 2025 |
| Atmospheric Science | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Agricultural Sciences | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Education | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Earth Sciences | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Geography | 201-300 | - | 2024 |
| Environmental Science & Engineering | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Biological Sciences | 301-400 | - | 2023 |