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University of Nevada, Las Vegas
(UNLV)
Part of Nevada System of Higher Education
About
The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) is a public land-grant research university in Paradise, Nevada, United States. The 332-acre (134 ha) campus is about 1.6 mi (2.6 km) east of the Las Vegas Strip. It was formerly part of the University of Nevada from 1957 to 1969. It includes the Shadow Lane Campus, just east of the University Medical Center of Southern Nevada, which houses the School of M...
The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) is a public land-grant research university in Paradise, Nevada, United States. The 332-acre (134 ha) campus is about 1.6 mi (2.6 km) east of the Las Vegas Strip. It was formerly part of the University of Nevada from 1957 to 1969. It includes the Shadow Lane Campus, just east of the University Medical Center of Southern Nevada, which houses the School of Medicine and School of Dental Medicine. UNLV's law school, the William S. Boyd School of Law, is the only law school in the state.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 501 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 39 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
- 26,545
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 22.1 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 3%
- Female : Male
- 57 : 43
- Staff
- 5,431
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownQS
8 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospitality & Leisure Management | 6 | 82.9 | 2026 |
| Sports-Related Subjects | 101-140 | - | 2023 |
| Business & Management Studies | 401-450 | - | 2025 |
| Education & Training | 401-450 | - | 2025 |
| Social Sciences & Management | 501-550 | - | 2024 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 551-700 | - | 2025 |
| Medicine | 701-850 | - | 2025 |
| Computer Science | 751-850 | - | 2025 |
ARWU
17 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospitality & Tourism Management | 14 | 168.1 | 2025 |
| Mining & Mineral Engineering | 76-100 | - | 2022 |
| Education & Training | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Water Resources | 151-200 | - | 2017 |
| Civil Engineering | 201-300 | - | 2022 |
| Dentistry | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Nursing | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Law & Legal Studies | 201-300 | - | 2024 |
| Sociology | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 201-300 | - | 2023 |
| Management | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Earth & Marine Sciences | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Clinical Medicine | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Public Health | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Psychology | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Business Administration | 301-400 | - | 2021 |
US News
8 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Space Science | =195 | 46.0 | 2026 |
| Public, Environmental and Occupational Health | =296 | 46.0 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences and Public Health | =341 | 46.0 | 2026 |
| Psychiatry/Psychology | 384 | 46.0 | 2026 |
| Geosciences | 412 | 46.0 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | =772 | 46.0 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | =917 | 46.0 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =1,021 | 46.0 | 2026 |
THE
11 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology | 301–400 | 38.3 | 2026 |
| Law & Legal Studies | 301–400 | 24.7 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 401–500 | 36.7 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 401–500 | 36.4 | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 401–500 | 32.7 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 501–600 | 31.7 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 601–800 | 30.0 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 601–800 | 29.3 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 601–800 | 32.8 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 601–800 | 16.8 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 801–1000 | 27.1 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of University of Nevada, Las Vegas?
University of Nevada, Las Vegas's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 1201-1400, THE Rank 601–800, ARWU Rank 501-600, US News Rank =747.
When was University of Nevada, Las Vegas founded?
University of Nevada, Las Vegas was founded in 1957.
What are the top subjects at University of Nevada, Las Vegas?
Top subjects at University of Nevada, Las Vegas include: Hospitality & Leisure Management, Hospitality & Tourism Management, Mining & Mineral Engineering, Education & Training, Sports-Related Subjects.
Where is University of Nevada, Las Vegas located?
University of Nevada, Las Vegas is located in Las Vegas, United States.