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University of Kentucky
About
The University of Kentucky is a public land-grant research university in Lexington, Kentucky, United States. Founded in 1865 by John Bryan Bowman as the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Kentucky, the university is one of the state's two land-grant universities. It is the institution with the highest enrollment in the state, with 35,952 students in the fall of 2024.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 301 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 82 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
- 28,680
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 11.4 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 3%
- Female : Male
- 60 : 40
- Staff
- 12,230
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
44 subjectsQS
27 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Mineral & Mining Engineering | 51-100 | - | 2025 |
| Veterinary Science | 51-100 | - | 2025 |
| Sports-Related Subjects | 51-100 | - | 2021 |
| Agriculture & Forestry | 101-150 | - | 2026 |
| Geography | 101-150 | - | 2026 |
| Nursing | 151-225 | - | 2025 |
| Pharmacy & Pharmacology | 151-200 | - | 2026 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 201-250 | - | 2024 |
| Linguistics | 251-300 | - | 2021 |
| Psychology | 251-300 | - | 2024 |
| Education & Training | 251-300 | - | 2024 |
| Accounting & Finance | 301-330 | - | 2023 |
| Medicine | 351-400 | - | 2026 |
| Life Sciences & Medicine | =374 | 61.0 | 2026 |
| Chemical Engineering | 401-430 | - | 2024 |
| Materials Science | 401-550 | - | 2025 |
| Natural Sciences | 451-500 | - | 2024 |
| Social Sciences & Management | 451-500 | - | 2021 |
| Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing Engineering | 451-500 | - | 2026 |
| Biological Sciences | 451-500 | - | 2026 |
| Mathematics | 451-500 | - | 2022 |
| Environmental Sciences | 501-550 | - | 2025 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 501-550 | - | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 551-600 | - | 2026 |
| Business & Management Studies | 551-600 | - | 2024 |
| Computer Science | 601-650 | - | 2026 |
| Chemistry | 601-700 | - | 2026 |
US News
25 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Plant and Animal Science | 144 | 55.2 | 2026 |
| Cardiac and Cardiovascular Systems | =154 | 55.2 | 2026 |
| Agricultural Sciences | 178 | 55.2 | 2026 |
| Surgery | =215 | 55.2 | 2026 |
| Ecology | =239 | 55.2 | 2026 |
| Psychiatry/Psychology | =240 | 55.2 | 2026 |
| Neuroscience and Behavior | =258 | 55.2 | 2026 |
| Molecular Biology and Genetics | 261 | 55.2 | 2026 |
| Biology and Biochemistry | =272 | 55.2 | 2026 |
| Oncology | 300 | 55.2 | 2026 |
| Pharmacology and Toxicology | =306 | 55.2 | 2026 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | =312 | 55.2 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | =327 | 55.2 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences and Public Health | =336 | 55.2 | 2026 |
| Economics & Econometrics | =339 | 55.2 | 2026 |
| Energy and Fuels | =356 | 55.2 | 2026 |
| Public, Environmental and Occupational Health | 444 | 55.2 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =456 | 55.2 | 2026 |
| Geosciences | =457 | 55.2 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | =484 | 55.2 | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | =580 | 55.2 | 2026 |
| Physical Chemistry | =651 | 55.2 | 2026 |
| Materials Science | =668 | 55.2 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | =692 | 55.2 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =807 | 55.2 | 2026 |
THE
11 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering & Technology | 251–300 | 45.5 | 2026 |
| Law & Legal Studies | 251–300 | 34.7 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 301–400 | 40.1 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 301–400 | 42.4 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 301–400 | 37.8 | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 301–400 | 36.3 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 301–400 | 38.3 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 401–500 | 38.3 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 401–500 | 40.1 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 401–500 | 27.4 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 501–600 | 33.9 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of University of Kentucky?
University of Kentucky's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 901-950, THE Rank 401–500, ARWU Rank 301-400, US News Rank =407.
When was University of Kentucky founded?
University of Kentucky was founded in 1865.
What are the top subjects at University of Kentucky?
Top subjects at University of Kentucky include: Nursing, Sociology, Communication & Media Studies, Library & Information Science, Mineral & Mining Engineering.
Where is University of Kentucky located?
University of Kentucky is located in Lexington, United States.