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Yale University

New Haven, United States · Ivy League · Founded 1701
#9
Consensus Rank 2026
across major rankings
According to EduRank's consensus of the four major world university rankings, Yale University ranks #9 globally — #21 in the QS World University Rankings 2026, #10 in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026, #11 in the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) 2025, #9 in the U.S. News Best Global Universities 2026. Averaged across the major global rankings, Yale University places #9 worldwide.
Last verified: 4 June 2026 · All figures reproduced from official publisher releases · Sources & citation ↓
QS World University Rankings 2026
#21
Source: QS Quacquarelli Symonds, June 2025 · topuniversities.com
THE World University Rankings 2026
#10
Source: Times Higher Education, Oct 2025 · timeshighereducation.com
ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) 2025
#11
Source: ShanghaiRanking Consultancy, Aug 2025 · shanghairanking.com
U.S. News Best Global 2026
#9
Source: U.S. News & World Report · usnews.com

Key facts

Verified against official university publications
Location
New Haven, United States
Founded
1701
Total students
≈ 14,600
International students
≈ 22%
Group
Ivy League
Official site

Subject rankings

Yale University by subject across QS, THE, ARWU (ShanghaiRanking) and U.S. News 2026
SubjectQSTHEARWUU.S. News
Law #4 #9 #2
Psychology #6 #7 #3 #5
English Language & Literature #4
History #4
Modern Languages #4
Arts & Humanities #5 #9 #7
Biological Sciences #7 #8 #6
Life Sciences & Medicine #10 #6
Social Sciences & Management #7 #8
Economics & Econometrics #9 #7 #20
Accounting & Finance #13 #7
Clinical & Health #7
Political Science & IR #8 #20
Medicine / Clinical #9 #8 #8
Public Administration #9
Sociology #9 #30
History of Art #10
Theology & Religious Studies #10
Public Health #11 #12
Environmental Science #12 #12 #13
Anthropology #12
Business & Economics #12
Natural / Physical Sciences #20 #14
Nursing #15 #41
Pharmacy & Pharmacology #16 #76-100 #62
Engineering & Technology #65 #17 #334
Chemical Engineering #19 #201-300
Chemistry #19 #76-100 #60
Artificial Intelligence #20 #151-200
Business & Management #20 #151-200
Archaeology #21
Philosophy #21
Computer Science #21 #27 #151-200 #130
Physics & Astronomy #22 #51-75 #33
Marketing #22
Earth & Geosciences #33 #23 #40
Statistics #40 #24
Music #26-50
Performing Arts #29
Mathematics #31 #29 #108
Communication & Media #30
Art & Design #33
Architecture #36
Development Studies #42
Biotechnology #76-100 #42
Biomedical Engineering #46
Electrical & Electronic Engineering #66 #301-400
Linguistics #68
Geography #76-100
Automation & Control #76-100
Agriculture & Forestry #83 #401-500 #127
Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering #96
Civil Engineering #101-150
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology #101-150 #252
Education #101-150
Materials Science #107 #301-400 #182

Frequently asked questions

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

Yale University ranks #21 in QS 2026, #10 in THE 2026, #11 in ARWU 2025 and #9 in U.S. News 2026. Its consensus position across the major rankings is #9 globally.

Is Yale University a Ivy League university?

Yes. Yale University is a member of the Ivy League.

When was Yale University founded?

Yale University was founded in 1701.

What percentage of Yale University students are international?

Approximately 22% of Yale 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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