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Peking University

Beijing, China · C9 League · Founded 1898
#18
Consensus Rank 2026
across major rankings
According to EduRank's consensus of the four major world university rankings, Peking University ranks #18 globally — #14 in the QS World University Rankings 2026, #13 in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026, #23 in the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) 2025, #25 in the U.S. News Best Global Universities 2026. Averaged across the major global rankings, Peking University places #18 worldwide.
Last verified: 4 June 2026 · All figures reproduced from official publisher releases · Sources & citation ↓
QS World University Rankings 2026
#14
Source: QS Quacquarelli Symonds, June 2025 · topuniversities.com
THE World University Rankings 2026
#13
Source: Times Higher Education, Oct 2025 · timeshighereducation.com
ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) 2025
#23
Source: ShanghaiRanking Consultancy, Aug 2025 · shanghairanking.com
U.S. News Best Global 2026
#25
Source: U.S. News & World Report · usnews.com

Key facts

Verified against official university publications
Location
Beijing, China
Founded
1898
Total students
≈ 45,000
International students
≈ 6%
Group
C9 League
Official site

Subject rankings

Peking University by subject across QS, THE, ARWU (ShanghaiRanking) and U.S. News 2026
SubjectQSTHEARWUU.S. News
Environmental Science #16 #2 #1
History #3
Computer Science #16 #10 #14 #3
Materials Science #16 #27 #6
Chemistry #11 #7 #9
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology #7 #19
Business & Economics #7
Artificial Intelligence #12 #13 #8
Education #19 #8 #101-150
Engineering & Technology #22 #8 #16
Earth & Geosciences #30 #9 #8
Physics & Astronomy #13 #12 #9
Modern Languages #10
Geography #28 #10
Natural / Physical Sciences #11 #12
Economics & Econometrics #19 #27 #11
Water Resources #36 #11
Public Health #51-75 #11
Mathematics #15 #35 #12
Pharmacy & Pharmacology #28 #14 #12
Law #28 #12
Life Sciences & Medicine #33 #12
Automation & Control #12
Social Sciences & Management #15 #15
Biomedical Engineering #15
Linguistics #16
Archaeology #17
Biological Sciences #24 #32 #17
Accounting & Finance #19 #23
Arts & Humanities #21 #34 #95
Sociology #21 #101-150
Psychology #41 #21 #151-200 #40
Energy Science & Engineering #22 #31
Electrical & Electronic Engineering #23 #44 #27
Chemical Engineering #24 #37 #42
Agriculture & Forestry #101-150 #48 #24
Clinical & Health #24
Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering #26 #51-75 #91
Library & Information Science #51-100 #27
English Language & Literature #30
Medicine / Clinical #48 #76-100 #32
Business & Management #34 #51-75
Marketing #34
Statistics #40 #34
Biotechnology #40 #34
Civil Engineering #35 #151-200 #88
Development Studies #37
Political Science & IR #42 #201-300
Dentistry #45 #51-75
Nursing #45 #51-75
Communication & Media #47 #151-200
Metallurgical Engineering #48
Public Administration #49
Architecture #51-100
Anatomy & Physiology #51-100
Anthropology #51-100
Sports Science #51-100
Telecommunication Engineering #51-75
Transportation Science #51-75
Art & Design #55
Mining & Mineral Engineering #76-100
Performing Arts #101-150
Philosophy #101-150
Polymer Science #131
Food Science & Technology #201-300 #150

Frequently asked questions

Direct answers, sourced from the rankings above
What is Peking University ranked in the world in 2026?

Peking University ranks #14 in QS 2026, #13 in THE 2026, #23 in ARWU 2025 and #25 in U.S. News 2026. Its consensus position across the major rankings is #18 globally.

Is Peking University a C9 League university?

Yes. Peking University is a member of the C9 League.

When was Peking University founded?

Peking University was founded in 1898.

What percentage of Peking University students are international?

Approximately 6% of Peking University's students are international.

Data sources & verification

Every figure on this page is reproduced unmodified from the official publisher. The consensus score is computed by EduRank.
QS World University Rankings 2026QS Quacquarelli Symonds · published 2025-06-19 · official release
THE World University Rankings 2026Times Higher Education · published 2025-10-09 · official release
ARWU 2025ShanghaiRanking Consultancy · published 2025-08-15 · official release
U.S. News Best Global Universities 2026U.S. News & World Report · official release
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