University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor in the four world rankings

Each figure is the institution's position in that publisher's latest released edition.

• QS World University Rankings 2027 Published 2026-06-18 Publisher's page #51
• Times Higher Education 2026 Published 2025-10-09 Publisher's page #23
• U.S. News Best Global Universities 2026 Published 2025-06-25 Publisher's page #21

The publishers disagree by 30 places. Check which publisher matters most where you plan to apply.

Key facts

Figures as published by the institution or the ranking publishers.

Location

Ann Arbor, United States

Founded

1817

Total students

≈ 50,000

International students

≈ 16%

Official site

www.umich.edu

Subject rankings

QS subject positions, best first.

1. Dentistry #4
2. Anthropology #10
3. Pharmacy & Pharmacology #13
4. Sociology #13
5. Psychology #14
6. Sports-related Subjects #14
7. Library & Information Management #17
8. Statistics & Operational Research #18
9. History #19
10. Engineering - Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing #21
11. Nursing #21
12. Archaeology #22
13. Education #22
14. Philosophy #27
15. Anatomy & Physiology #28
16. Environmental Sciences #28
17. Social Policy & Administration #28
18. Medicine #29
19. Economics & Econometrics #30
20. Communication & Media Studies #32
21. English Language & Literature #33
22. Performing Arts #34
23. Physics & Astronomy #34
24. Politics & International Studies #34
25. Modern Languages #35
26. Engineering - Civil & Structural #36
27. Mathematics #36
28. Business & Management Studies #36
29. Accounting & Finance #37
30. Engineering - Electrical & Electronic #38
31. Life Sciences & Medicine #38
32. Engineering - Chemical #40
33. Law #42
34. Biological Sciences #43
35. Arts & Humanities #44
36. Materials Science #45
37. Social Sciences & Management #47
38. Architecture & Built Environment #49
39. Engineering & Technology #49
40. Natural Sciences #49
41. Linguistics #51
42. Computer Science & Information Systems #52
43. Chemistry #53
44. Music —
45. Classics & Ancient History —
46. Data Science & Artificial Intelligence —
47. Earth & Marine Sciences —
48. Geography —
49. Geology —
50. Geophysics —
51. Development Studies —
52. Theology, Divinity & Religious Studies —
53. Art & Design —