About
Xidian University is a public university in Xi'an, Shaanxi, China. It is affiliated with the Ministry of Education, and co-funded by the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, SASTIND, and China Electronics Technology Group Corporation. The university is part of the Double First-Class Construction and Project 211.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 301 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 38 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 39,572
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 14.3 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 1%
- Female : Male
- 25 : 75
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
23 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Remote Sensing | 2 | 179.0 | 2025 |
| Telecommunication Engineering | 4 | 244.4 | 2025 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 10 | 184.4 | 2025 |
| Transportation Science & Technology | 25 | 122.5 | 2025 |
| Computer Science | 28 | 185.7 | 2025 |
| Artificial Intelligence | 31 | 184.1 | 2025 |
| Instruments Science & Technology | 32 | 152.6 | 2025 |
| Automation & Control | 44 | 158.1 | 2025 |
| Aerospace Engineering | 48 | 108.3 | 2025 |
| Nanoscience & Nanotechnology | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Earth & Marine Sciences | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Geography | 201-300 | - | 2024 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Civil Engineering | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Materials Science | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Metallurgical Engineering | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Statistics & Operational Research | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Energy Science & Engineering | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Medical Technology | 301-400 | - | 2024 |
| Mathematics | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Chemical Engineering | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Management | 401-500 | - | 2018 |
US News
15 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | =5 | 54.1 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 18 | 54.1 | 2026 |
| Artificial Intelligence | =21 | 54.1 | 2026 |
| Engineering | 100 | 54.1 | 2026 |
| Mechanical Engineering | =128 | 54.1 | 2026 |
| Optics | =148 | 54.1 | 2026 |
| Geosciences | =185 | 54.1 | 2026 |
| Materials Science | =196 | 54.1 | 2026 |
| Physical Chemistry | =220 | 54.1 | 2026 |
| Nanoscience and Nanotechnology | 224 | 54.1 | 2026 |
| Mathematics | =256 | 54.1 | 2026 |
| Energy and Fuels | 379 | 54.1 | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | =652 | 54.1 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =776 | 54.1 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | =836 | 54.1 | 2026 |
THE
4 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | 176–200 | 49.5 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 251–300 | 45.5 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 601–800 | 32.8 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 801–1000 | 21.6 | 2026 |
QS
5 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 251-300 | - | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 401-450 | - | 2026 |
| Mathematics | 451-500 | - | 2021 |
| Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing Engineering | 501-575 | - | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 601-675 | - | 2025 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Xidian University?
Xidian University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 851-900, THE Rank 601–800, ARWU Rank 301-400, US News Rank =445.
When was Xidian University founded?
Xidian University was founded in 1931.
What are the top subjects at Xidian University?
Top subjects at Xidian University include: Remote Sensing, Telecommunication Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Computer Science.
Where is Xidian University located?
Xidian University is located in Xi'an, China.