University of Idaho
(UI)
About
The University of Idaho is a public land-grant research university in Moscow, Idaho, United States. Established 137 years ago in 1889 and opened three years later, it was the state's sole university for 71 years, until 1963.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 601 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 19 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 8,885
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 15.8 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 8%
- Female : Male
- 49 : 51
- Staff
- 2,394
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
14 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Remote Sensing | 51-75 | - | 2022 |
| Ecology | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Telecommunication Engineering | 101-150 | - | 2023 |
| Agricultural Sciences | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Law & Legal Studies | 151-200 | - | 2022 |
| Atmospheric Science | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Water Resources | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 301-400 | - | 2023 |
| Computer Science | 301-400 | - | 2023 |
| Education & Training | 301-400 | - | 2023 |
| Chemistry | 401-500 | - | 2021 |
| Earth & Marine Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Energy Science & Engineering | 401-500 | - | 2018 |
| Environmental Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2024 |
QS
2 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture & Forestry | 151-200 | - | 2026 |
| Environmental Sciences | 401-450 | - | 2022 |
US News
4 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Environment/Ecology | 411 | 35.5 | 2026 |
| Agricultural Sciences | =427 | 35.5 | 2026 |
| Plant and Animal Science | =438 | 35.5 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =1,330 | 35.5 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of University of Idaho?
University of Idaho's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 1001-1200, THE Rank 601–800, ARWU Rank 701-800, US News Rank =1,291.
When was University of Idaho founded?
University of Idaho was founded in 1889.
What are the top subjects at University of Idaho?
Top subjects at University of Idaho include: Remote Sensing, Ecology, Telecommunication Engineering, Agricultural Sciences, Law & Legal Studies.
Where is University of Idaho located?
University of Idaho is located in Moscow, United States.