Cornell University

Ithaca, United States · Ivy League · Founded 1865

#14

Consensus Rank 2027
across major rankings

According to EduRank's consensus of the four major world university rankings, Cornell University ranks #14 globally — #16 in the QS World University Rankings 2027, #20 in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026, #12 in the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) 2025, #16 in the U.S. News Best Global Universities 2026. Averaged across the major global rankings, Cornell University places #14 worldwide.

Last verified: 4 June 2026 · All figures reproduced from official publisher releases · Sources & citation ↓

QS World University Rankings 2027

#16

— unchanged vs 2026

Source: QS Quacquarelli Symonds, June 2026 · topuniversities.com

THE World University Rankings 2026

#20

Source: Times Higher Education, Oct 2025 · timeshighereducation.com

ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) 2025

#12

Source: ShanghaiRanking Consultancy, Aug 2025 · shanghairanking.com

U.S. News Best Global 2026

#16

Source: U.S. News & World Report · usnews.com

Key facts

Verified against official university publications

Location

Ithaca, United States

Founded

1865

Total students

≈ 26,000

International students

≈ 24%

Group

Ivy League

Official site

cornell.edu

Subject rankings

Cornell University by subject across QS, THE, ARWU (ShanghaiRanking) and U.S. News 2026

Subject

THE

ARWU

U.S. News

Veterinary Science

—

#19

—

Medicine / Clinical

#26

—

#11

Agriculture & Forestry

—

#23

Biological Sciences

#12

—

#17

Business & Management

#31

—

Environmental Science

#25

—

#14

#16

Development Studies

#15

—

Hospitality & Tourism

#16

—

#51-75

—

Life Sciences & Medicine

#18

#16

—

Business & Economics

—

#16

—

Computer Science

#17

#45

#55

Communication & Media

#17

—

#44

—

Statistics

#17

—

#42

—

Political Science & IR

#32

—

#17

—

Natural / Physical Sciences

#25

#18

—

Architecture

#19

—

Physics & Astronomy

#19

—

#42

#19

Social Sciences & Management

#32

#19

—

English Language & Literature

#21

—

Economics & Econometrics

#26

—

#21

#27

Law

#26

#45

#21

—

Earth & Geosciences

#51-100

—

#29

#21

Biotechnology

—

#49

#21

Sociology

#23

—

#26

—

Modern Languages

#24

—

Food Science & Technology

—

#24

#27

Chemistry

#25

—

#101-150

#48

Accounting & Finance

#31

—

#25

—

History of Art

#26-50

—

Chemical Engineering

#27

—

#151-200

—

Engineering & Technology

#35

#27

—

#152

History

#29

—

Arts & Humanities

#38

#29

—

#51

Water Resources

—

#29

#94

Anthropology

#30

—

Mathematics

#32

—

#101-150

#73

Psychology

#33

—

#48

#52

Library & Information Science

#39

—

Public Health

—

#51-75

#40

Electrical & Electronic Engineering

#41

—

#201-300

#285

Materials Science

#44

—

#51-75

#111

Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering

#46

—

#101-150

—

Archaeology

#51-100

—

Performing Arts

#51-100

—

Philosophy

#51-100

—

Civil Engineering

#51-100

—

Geography

#51-100

—

#51-75

—

Public Administration

#51-100

—

Education

#65

—

#151-200

—

Pharmacy & Pharmacology

#76

—

#201-300

#120

Biomedical Engineering

—

#76-100

—

Energy Science & Engineering

—

#76-100

#248

Artificial Intelligence

—

#76-100

—

Automation & Control

—

#76-100

—

Art & Design

#99

—

Polymer Science

—

#100

Linguistics

#101-150

—

Sports Science

#101-150

—

Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

—

#101-150

#181

Frequently asked questions

Direct answers, sourced from the rankings above

What is Cornell University ranked in the world in 2026?

Cornell University ranks #16 in QS 2027, #20 in THE 2026, #12 in ARWU 2025 and #16 in U.S. News 2026. Its consensus position across the major rankings is #14 globally.

Is Cornell University a Ivy League university?

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

When was Cornell University founded?

Cornell University was founded in 1865.

What percentage of Cornell University students are international?

Approximately 24% of Cornell 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 2027QS Quacquarelli Symonds · published 2026-06-18 · 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

Cite this page:
EduRank (2026). Cornell University — University Rankings 2027. Retrieved 4 June 2026, from https://edurank.co/u/cornell/

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