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About
Northwest University is a public university located in Xi'an, Shaanxi, China. It is affiliated with the Province of Shaanxi, and co-funded by the Shaanxi Provincial People's Government and the Ministry of Education. The university is part of Project 211 and the Double First-Class Construction.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 401 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 44 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
- 26,259
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 13.2 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 3%
- Female : Male
- 54 : 46
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownUS News
22 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | =21 | 54.1 | 2026 |
| Civil Engineering | 105 | 54.1 | 2026 |
| Chemical Engineering | 146 | 46.4 | 2026 |
| Food Science and Technology | =155 | 46.4 | 2026 |
| Condensed Matter Physics | 177 | 54.1 | 2026 |
| Materials Science | =180 | 46.4 | 2026 |
| Nanoscience and Nanotechnology | 189 | 46.4 | 2026 |
| Agricultural Sciences | =195 | 46.4 | 2026 |
| Optics | 222 | 46.4 | 2026 |
| Artificial Intelligence | 240 | 46.4 | 2026 |
| Geosciences | =315 | 54.1 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =351 | 54.1 | 2026 |
| Energy and Fuels | 399 | 46.4 | 2026 |
| Pharmacology and Toxicology | =403 | 46.4 | 2026 |
| Mathematics | =422 | 46.4 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =444 | 46.4 | 2026 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | =520 | 46.4 | 2026 |
| Biology and Biochemistry | =540 | 46.4 | 2026 |
| Plant and Animal Science | =562 | 46.4 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | =662 | 46.4 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | =668 | 54.1 | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | =773 | 46.4 | 2026 |
QS
5 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Archaeology | 51-100 | - | 2026 |
| Geology | 201-250 | - | 2026 |
| Geophysics | 201-250 | - | 2025 |
| Materials Science | 401-550 | - | 2026 |
| Chemistry | 501-550 | - | 2026 |
ARWU
16 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Earth & Marine Sciences | 76-100 | - | 2025 |
| Food Science & Technology | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Instruments Science & Technology | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Chemical Engineering | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Water Resources | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Chemistry | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Nanoscience & Nanotechnology | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Telecommunication Engineering | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Materials Science | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Energy Science & Engineering | 301-400 | - | 2024 |
| Agricultural Sciences | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Pharmacy & Pharmacology | 301-400 | - | 2024 |
| Ecology | 401-500 | - | 2024 |
| Environmental Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Biotechnology | 401-500 | - | 2024 |
THE
7 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Sciences | 501–600 | 35.5 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 601–800 | 31.6 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 601–800 | 16.8 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 801–1000 | 27.5 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 801–1000 | 21.6 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 801–1000 | 21.2 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 1001+ | 11.5 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Northwest University?
Northwest University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 1001-1200, THE Rank 1001–1200, ARWU Rank 401-500, US News Rank =731.
When was Northwest University founded?
Northwest University was founded in 1902.
What are the top subjects at Northwest University?
Top subjects at Northwest University include: Mechanical Engineering, Archaeology, Earth & Marine Sciences, Food Science & Technology, Civil Engineering.
Where is Northwest University located?
Northwest University is located in Xi'an, China.