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University of Nevada, Reno
(UNR)
Part of Nevada System of Higher Education
About
The University of Nevada, Reno is a public land-grant research university in Reno, Nevada, United States. It is the state's flagship public university and primary land grant institution. It was founded on October 12, 1874, in Elko, Nevada.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 501 worldwide across 3 major ranking systems
Ranked in 35 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownQS
4 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Mineral & Mining Engineering | 51-100 | - | 2026 |
| Agriculture & Forestry | 401-475 | - | 2025 |
| Environmental Sciences | 501-520 | - | 2024 |
| Medicine | 701-850 | - | 2026 |
ARWU
20 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Mining & Mineral Engineering | 76-100 | - | 2023 |
| Civil Engineering | 151-200 | - | 2022 |
| Water Resources | 151-200 | - | 2023 |
| Earth & Marine Sciences | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Ecology | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Metallurgical Engineering | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Law & Legal Studies | 201-300 | - | 2024 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 201-300 | - | 2023 |
| Atmospheric Science | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Computer Science | 301-400 | - | 2023 |
| Public Health | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Politics | 301-400 | - | 2024 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 401-500 | - | 2022 |
| Environmental Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2024 |
| Biological Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2023 |
| Agricultural Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2022 |
| Education & Training | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Psychology | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
US News
12 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Ecology | =239 | 44.6 | 2026 |
| Geosciences | 281 | 44.6 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | =301 | 44.6 | 2026 |
| Psychiatry/Psychology | =411 | 44.6 | 2026 |
| Public, Environmental and Occupational Health | 451 | 44.6 | 2026 |
| Plant and Animal Science | =471 | 44.6 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =671 | 44.6 | 2026 |
| Biology and Biochemistry | =671 | 44.6 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences and Public Health | 733 | 44.6 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | =762 | 44.6 | 2026 |
| Materials Science | =869 | 44.6 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =1,192 | 44.6 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of University of Nevada, Reno?
University of Nevada, Reno's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 1001-1200, ARWU Rank 501-600, US News Rank 809.
When was University of Nevada, Reno founded?
University of Nevada, Reno was founded in 1874.
What are the top subjects at University of Nevada, Reno?
Top subjects at University of Nevada, Reno include: Mineral & Mining Engineering, Mining & Mineral Engineering, Civil Engineering, Water Resources, Earth & Marine Sciences.
Where is University of Nevada, Reno located?
University of Nevada, Reno is located in Reno, United States.