Renmin University of China
(RUC)
About
The Renmin University of China (RUC) is a public university in Haidian, Beijing, China. The university is affiliated with the Ministry of Education, and co-funded by the Ministry of Education and the Beijing Municipal People's Government. The university is part of Project 211, Project 985, and the Double First-Class Construction.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 301 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 49 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 27,810
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 13.7 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 6%
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
23 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Administration | 9 | 166.4 | 2025 |
| Finance | 21 | 151.2 | 2025 |
| Statistics & Operational Research | 49 | 117.9 | 2025 |
| Business Administration | 51-75 | - | 2025 |
| Library & Information Science | 51-75 | - | 2025 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 76-100 | - | 2025 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Management | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Computer Science | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Artificial Intelligence | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Sociology | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Geography | 201-300 | - | 2024 |
| Law & Legal Studies | 201-300 | - | 2024 |
| Politics | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Materials Science | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Nanoscience & Nanotechnology | 301-400 | - | 2023 |
| Environmental Sciences | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Education & Training | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Psychology | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Mathematics | 401-500 | - | 2022 |
| Chemistry | 401-500 | - | 2022 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 401-500 | - | 2024 |
| Chemical Engineering | 401-500 | - | 2024 |
US News
13 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics & Econometrics | =17 | 55.5 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences and Public Health | =93 | 55.5 | 2026 |
| Artificial Intelligence | =118 | 55.5 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | =181 | 55.5 | 2026 |
| Psychiatry/Psychology | =202 | 55.5 | 2026 |
| Mathematics | 210 | 55.5 | 2026 |
| Public, Environmental and Occupational Health | =377 | 55.5 | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | =528 | 55.5 | 2026 |
| Physical Chemistry | =570 | 55.5 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | =658 | 55.5 | 2026 |
| Materials Science | =675 | 55.5 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =726 | 55.5 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =886 | 55.5 | 2026 |
QS
31 subjectsFrequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Renmin University of China?
Renmin University of China's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank =521, THE Rank 601–800, ARWU Rank 301-400, US News Rank =394.
When was Renmin University of China founded?
Renmin University of China was founded in 1937.
What are the top subjects at Renmin University of China?
Top subjects at Renmin University of China include: Public Administration, Economics & Econometrics, Finance, Statistics & Operational Research, Business Administration.
Where is Renmin University of China located?
Renmin University of China is located in Beijing, China.