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University of Chicago

Chicago, United States · Founded 1890
#12
Consensus Rank 2026
across major rankings
According to EduRank's consensus of the four major world university rankings, University of Chicago ranks #12 globally — #13 in the QS World University Rankings 2026, #15 in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026, #10 in the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) 2025, #26 in the U.S. News Best Global Universities 2026. Averaged across the major global rankings, University of Chicago places #12 worldwide.
Last verified: 4 June 2026 · All figures reproduced from official publisher releases · Sources & citation ↓
QS World University Rankings 2026
#13
Source: QS Quacquarelli Symonds, June 2025 · topuniversities.com
THE World University Rankings 2026
#15
Source: Times Higher Education, Oct 2025 · timeshighereducation.com
ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) 2025
#10
Source: ShanghaiRanking Consultancy, Aug 2025 · shanghairanking.com
U.S. News Best Global 2026
#26
Source: U.S. News & World Report · usnews.com

Key facts

Verified against official university publications
Location
Chicago, United States
Founded
1890
Total students
≈ 17,000
International students
≈ 24%
Official site

Subject rankings

University of Chicago by subject across QS, THE, ARWU (ShanghaiRanking) and U.S. News 2026
SubjectQSTHEARWUU.S. News
Economics & Econometrics #4 #1 #4
Accounting & Finance #5 #1
Law #12 #9 #4
Statistics #19 #5
Theology & Religious Studies #6
Anthropology #6
Physics & Astronomy #18 #19 #7
Sociology #8 #15
Mathematics #22 #8 #27
Business & Economics #9
Arts & Humanities #15 #10 #19
Psychology #28 #10 #51-75 #56
History #11
Social Sciences & Management #12 #11
English Language & Literature #13
Earth & Geosciences #101-150 #101-150 #13
Modern Languages #15
Natural / Physical Sciences #29 #15
Political Science & IR #19 #29
Public Administration #19
Life Sciences & Medicine #57 #20
Chemistry #35 #21 #70
Marketing #23
Business & Management #24 #101-150
Archaeology #25
Medicine / Clinical #39 #34 #25
History of Art #26-50
Philosophy #26
Biological Sciences #36 #47 #26
Linguistics #30
Anatomy & Physiology #31
Clinical & Health #33
Computer Science #64 #40 #76-100 #164
Artificial Intelligence #49 #201-300
Performing Arts #51-100
Geography #51-100
Communication & Media #51-100
Development Studies #51-100
Chemical Engineering #62
Biotechnology #76-100 #67
Art & Design #83
Public Health #151-200 #89
Education #101-150 #101-150
Biomedical Engineering #101-150
Materials Science #101-150 #140
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology #101-150 #301
Engineering & Technology #149
Architecture #151-200
Environmental Science #201-250 #301-400 #317
Energy Science & Engineering #201-300
Pharmacy & Pharmacology #301-400 #216

Frequently asked questions

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

University of Chicago ranks #13 in QS 2026, #15 in THE 2026, #10 in ARWU 2025 and #26 in U.S. News 2026. Its consensus position across the major rankings is #12 globally.

When was University of Chicago founded?

University of Chicago was founded in 1890.

What percentage of University of Chicago students are international?

Approximately 24% of University of Chicago'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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EduRank (2026). University of Chicago — University Rankings 2026. Retrieved 4 June 2026, from https://edurank.co/u/uchicago/
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