About
public university located in Messina, Italy, and founded in 1548 by Ignatius of Loyola
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 501 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 43 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 14,308
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 22.7 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 6%
- Female : Male
- 63 : 37
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
17 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy & Pharmacology | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Chemical Engineering | 151-200 | - | 2017 |
| Veterinary Science | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Instruments Science & Technology | 201-300 | - | 2023 |
| Food Science & Technology | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Agricultural Sciences | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Dentistry | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Medical Technology | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Business Administration | 201-300 | - | 2024 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Management | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Mathematics | 401-500 | - | 2018 |
| Chemistry | 401-500 | - | 2024 |
| Energy Science & Engineering | 401-500 | - | 2019 |
| Environmental Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2023 |
| Human Biological Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2023 |
| Public Health | 401-500 | - | 2024 |
US News
14 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacology and Toxicology | =184 | 49.5 | 2026 |
| Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Medical Imaging | =195 | 49.5 | 2026 |
| Food Science and Technology | =206 | 49.5 | 2026 |
| Endocrinology and Metabolism | =238 | 49.5 | 2026 |
| Neuroscience and Behavior | =256 | 49.5 | 2026 |
| Plant and Animal Science | =392 | 49.5 | 2026 |
| Oncology | 440 | 49.5 | 2026 |
| Agricultural Sciences | =455 | 49.5 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =464 | 49.5 | 2026 |
| Biology and Biochemistry | =540 | 49.5 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | =571 | 49.5 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | =579 | 49.5 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =641 | 49.5 | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | =773 | 49.5 | 2026 |
THE
9 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical & Health | 301–400 | 40.1 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 301–400 | 39.5 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 401–500 | 38.8 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 501–600 | 35.5 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 501–600 | 36.5 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 501–600 | 31.7 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 501–600 | 28.2 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 601–800 | 32.8 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 601–800 | 16.8 | 2026 |
QS
7 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture & Forestry | 301-350 | - | 2026 |
| Pharmacy & Pharmacology | 351-400 | - | 2026 |
| Life Sciences & Medicine | 501-550 | - | 2025 |
| Chemistry | 501-550 | - | 2026 |
| Biological Sciences | 601-650 | - | 2023 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 601-675 | - | 2025 |
| Medicine | 651-700 | - | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of University of Messina?
University of Messina's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 741-750, THE Rank 501–600, ARWU Rank 801-900, US News Rank =604.
When was University of Messina founded?
University of Messina was founded in 1548.
What are the top subjects at University of Messina?
Top subjects at University of Messina include: Pharmacy & Pharmacology, Chemical Engineering, Veterinary Science, Pharmacology and Toxicology, Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Medical Imaging.
Where is University of Messina located?
University of Messina is located in Messina, Italy.