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University of Iowa
(UI)
About
The University of Iowa is a public research university in Iowa City, Iowa, United States. Founded in 1847, it is the oldest and largest university in the state. The University of Iowa is organized into 12 colleges offering more than 200 areas of study and 7 professional degrees.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 249 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 80 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
- 28,383
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 11.0 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 5%
- Female : Male
- 55 : 45
- Staff
- 10,955
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
34 subjectsQS
32 subjectsUS News
27 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Neuroscience and Behavior | 88 | 50.1 | 2027 |
| Clinical Medicine | =102 | 64.2 | 2027 |
| Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Medical Imaging | 123 | 53.2 | 2027 |
| Surgery | =129 | 49.4 | 2027 |
| Microbiology | 150 | 29.1 | 2027 |
| Arts and Humanities | 152 | 49.3 | 2027 |
| Endocrinology and Metabolism | 173 | 38.1 | 2026 |
| Immunology | =178 | 29.6 | 2027 |
| Cardiac and Cardiovascular Systems | 182 | 42.9 | 2027 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 187 | 56.2 | 2027 |
| Infectious Diseases | 188 | 34.7 | 2027 |
| Geosciences | 213 | 42.6 | 2027 |
| Cell Biology | 220 | 30.7 | 2027 |
| Oncology | 230 | 41.7 | 2027 |
| Psychiatry/Psychology | =233 | 41.8 | 2027 |
| Space Science | 236 | 35.3 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences and Public Health | =248 | 49.5 | 2027 |
| Molecular Biology and Genetics | =260 | 33.6 | 2027 |
| Biology and Biochemistry | =272 | 37.1 | 2027 |
| Public, Environmental and Occupational Health | =325 | 47.0 | 2027 |
| Pharmacology and Toxicology | =350 | 35.2 | 2027 |
| Economics & Econometrics | =372 | 25.5 | 2027 |
| Mathematics | =373 | 34.6 | 2027 |
| Computer Science | =588 | 28.2 | 2027 |
| Environment/Ecology | =739 | 30.5 | 2027 |
| Engineering | =863 | 32.5 | 2027 |
| Chemistry | =1,202 | 30.3 | 2027 |
THE
11 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical & Health | 126–150 | 53.9 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 126–150 | 52.6 | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 151–175 | 47.6 | 2026 |
| Law & Legal Studies | 251–300 | 34.7 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 301–400 | 41.0 | 2025 |
| Life Sciences | 301–400 | 42.4 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 301–400 | 43.0 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 301–400 | 37.8 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 301–400 | 31.0 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 401–500 | 39.1 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 401–500 | 36.4 | 2026 |
Organization Structure
Related unitsFrequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of University of Iowa?
University of Iowa's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank =597, THE Rank 301–350, ARWU Rank 301-400, US News Rank =249.
When was University of Iowa founded?
University of Iowa was founded in 1847.
What are the top subjects at University of Iowa?
Top subjects at University of Iowa include: Dentistry, Marine/Ocean Engineering, Education & Training, Performing Arts, Anatomy & Physiology.
Where is University of Iowa located?
University of Iowa is located in Iowa City, United States.