Highlights

  • Rank Improvement: The global rank of Princeton University, according to THE World University Rankings, improved to #6 in 2024, from, #7 in 2023.
  • Top 10 Subject Rankings: Princeton University has its subjects ranked among the top 10 in the world, across several fields of study. This includes Engineering and Technology, Computer Science, Mathematics, Natural Science, Economics, History, Politics, Sociology and more.
  • Miscellaneous Rankings: Princeton University stands at #1 in Senior Capstone and #2 in Best Value Schools according to U.S. News and World Report.

Princeton University rankings are among the top 10 in the world according to THE World University Rankings, 2024. The Ivy League institute has been consistent among the top 10 universities according to THE, for more than 10 years. Currently, the world rank of Princeton University is at #17 in QS World University Rankings, 2024.

Princeton University is ranked at #1 in national universities according to U.S. News and World Report, 2024. Princeton University is one of the top 10 institutes in the world for subjects in a plethora of disciplines, according to reputed agencies like QS, THE, and others.

Princeton University World Rankings

Princeton University is currently one of the top 10 universities in the world, according to THE, CWUR and a plethora of reputed ranking agencies. The world rankings of Princeton University, according to some globally esteemed agencies, are as follows:

PU World Ranking Trends

Ranking Body 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020
QS World University Rankings #17 #16 #20 #12 #13
THE World University Rankings #6 #7 #7 #9 #6
U.S. News and World Report Best Global Universities #16 #16 #11 #8
CWUR #6 #6 #7 #7
ARWU (Shanghai Rankings) #6 #6 #6

Princeton University Engineering Rankings

Princeton University ranks at #=16 for Chemical Engineering and at #22 for Electrical and Electronic Engineering in QS World University Rankings by Subject. The current edition of THE World University Rankings has placed Princeton University among the top 10 global institutions for Engineering and Technology. Check out more rankings of engineering programs in Princeton University in the following table:

Princeton University Engineering Rankings

Ranking Body Program Ranking 2024 Ranking 2023 Ranking 2022 Ranking 2021
THE World University Rankings Engineering and Technology #8 #9 #7 #8

QS World University Rankings by Subject

Mechanical Engineering #41 #41 #37 #37
Civil and Structural Engineering #51-100 #51-100 #101-150 #101-150
Chemical Engineering #=16 #14 #12 #15
Electrical and Electronic Engineering #22 #21 #26 #30
Engineering and Technology #32 #34 #45 #30

ARWU (Shanghai Rankings)

Nanoscience and Nanotechnology #201-300 #201-300 #151-200
Biotechnology #151-200
Water Resources #21 #15 #20
Telecommunication Engineering #4 #2 #31
Automation and Control #151-200 #151-200 #151-200
Energy Science and Engineering #76-100 #76-100 #76-100
Environmental Science and Technology #16 #14 #12
Materials Science and Technology #51-75 #44 #36
Chemical Engineering #46 #26 #20
Mechanical Engineering #301-400 #51-75 #38
Electrical and Electronic Engineering #15 #6 #6

Princeton University Computer Science Rankings

Princeton University ranks among the top 15 institutes in the world for computer science programs. QS has placed it at #14 in Computer Science and Information Systems ranking 2024. According to Times Higher Education Computer Science Ranking, 2024, Princeton University stands at #9. Check out the ranking trends of the computer science programs in Princeton University according to QS, THE, and ARWU:

Princeton University Computer Science Rankings

Ranking Body Program Ranking 2024 Ranking 2023 Ranking 2022 Ranking 2021
QS World University Rankings by Subject Computer Science and Information Systems #14 #13 #13 #14
THE World University Rankings Computer Science #9 #11 #10 #11
ARWU (Shanghai Rankings) Computer Science and Engineering #16 #10 #14

Princeton University Natural Science Rankings

QS World University Rankings has featured Princeton University among the top 10 global institutions for Mathematics, Physics and Astronomy, and Natural Science. The ranking trends of some popular natural science programs in Princeton University are as follows:

Princeton University Science Rankings

Ranking Body Program Ranking 2024 Ranking 2023 Ranking 2022 Ranking 2021

QS World University Rankings by Subject

Biological Sciences #29 #28 #20 #21
Chemistry #=32 #23 #20 #25
Mathematics #7 #7 #7 #7
Earth and Marine Sciences #13 #13 #11 #18
Physics and Astronomy #10 #9 #8 #8
Natural Science #10 #10 #11 #10
Environmental Sciences #35 #39 #34 #26
Data Science and Artificial Intelligence #15 #8
Geophysics #11 #14 #11 #16
Geology #11 #13 #11 #18
Materials Sciences #=67 #50 #61 #83

THE World University Rankings

Physical Sciences #6 #1 #2 #4
Psychology #2 #3 #3 #2
Life Sciences #7 #8 #5 #10

ARWU (Shanghai Rankings)

Earth Sciences #7 #7 #7
Physics #2 #2 #2
Atmospheric Sciences #7 #8 #7
Ecology #36 #33 #23
Oceanography #50 #26 #19
Geography #201-300 #201-300 #201-300
Chemistry #35 #76-100 #76-100
Mathematics #1 #2 #2

Princeton University Business Rankings

Princeton University stands tall at the 5th rank in QS World University Rankings by Subject for Economics and Econometrics, consecutively for 2 years. The following table shows the business course ranking trends of Princeton University:

Princeton University Business Rankings

Ranking Body Program Ranking 2024 Ranking 2023 Ranking 2022 Ranking 2021

QS World University Rankings by Subject

Business and Management Studies #=87 #85 #89 #74
Accounting and Finance #=26 #25 #28 #29
Economics and Econometrics #5 #5 #7 #4

ARWU (Shanghai Rankings)

Economics #6 #7 #5
Finance #51-75 #76-100 #51-75

Princeton University Humanities Rankings

QS World University Rankings has placed Princeton University among the top 10 institutes catering to Politics and History. The university ranks at #5 in THE World University Rankings for Social Sciences. Check out more such arts and humanities courses in Princeton University and their respective global ranking trends:

Princeton University Humanities Rankings

Ranking Body Program Ranking 2024 Ranking 2023 Ranking 2022 Ranking 2021

QS World University Rankings by Subject

History #9 #10 #10 #9
Education and Training #=73 #57 #77 #101-150
Social Policy and Administration #22 #18 #15 #19
Arts and Humanities #14 #13 #15 #8
Linguistics #101-150 #101-150 #101-150 #100
Art and Design #51-100 #51-100 #51-100 #51-100
Philosophy #15 #14 #13 #10
Social Sciences and Management #17 #15 #19 #15
Sociology #7 #12 #10 #11
Politics #4 #7 #5 #4
Modern Languages #12 #13 #9 #7
English Language and Literature #11 #10 #7 #7

THE World University Rankings

Social Sciences #5 #6 #5 #7
Arts and Humanities #8 #7 #7 #9
ARWU (Shanghai Rankings) Political Sciences - #3 #3 #3
Communication - #201-300 - -
Sociology - #14 #23 #16
Public Administration - #151-200 #151-200 #151-200
Law - #101-150 #101-150 #51-75

Princeton University US News Subject Rankings

The global rankings of some popular academic programs at Princeton University according to U.S. News and World Report are as follows:

Subject U.S. News Subject Rankings
Economics #1
Computer Science Theory #5
Computer Science #6
Programming Languages #7
Chemical Engineering #8
Biotechnology #10
Cybersecurity #12
Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs #12

Princeton University Miscellaneous Rankings

Princeton University’s global and national dominance can be evaluated by looking at the following miscellaneous rankings:

Ranking Body Parameter Rankings 2024
QS WUR QS Sustainability Rankings #313

US News and World Report

National Universities #1
Best Value Schools #2
Writing in the Disciplines #3
Learning Communities #8
Undergraduate Research #5
First-Year Experiences #12
Senior Capstone #1
Best Undergraduate Teaching #4
Most Innovative Schools #46
Top Performers on Social Mobility #122
THE World University Rankings World Reputation Rankings #7

CWUR

National Rank #4
Employability Rank #15
Research Rank #70
Education Rank #5
Faculty Rank #6

Princeton University is regarded as one of the top 5 universities in the USA, by Niche rankings. The university tops the Forbes list in various sectors, including Top Colleges and Research Universities. The rankings of Princeton University proves its predominance in higher education in the world.