Princeton University

Princeton, United States · Ivy League · Founded 1746

Consensus Rank 2027
across major rankings

According to EduRank's consensus of the four major world university rankings, Princeton University ranks #9 globally — #27 in the QS World University Rankings 2027, #4 in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026, #7 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, Princeton University places #9 worldwide.

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

QS World University Rankings 2027

#27

▼ 2 vs 2026 (#25)

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

THE World University Rankings 2026

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

ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) 2025

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

Princeton, United States

Founded

1746

Total students

≈ 8,800

International students

≈ 23%

Group

Ivy League

Official site

princeton.edu

Subject rankings

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

Subject

THE

ARWU

U.S. News

Mathematics

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Physics & Astronomy

#10

—

#10

Political Science & IR

—

Earth & Geosciences

#22

—

Sociology

—

Psychology

#18

#25

#52

Economics & Econometrics

—

#22

Computer Science

#14

#50

Natural / Physical Sciences

#15

—

Social Sciences & Management

#25

—

Statistics

#11

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Arts & Humanities

#12

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#16

Life Sciences & Medicine

#137

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Telecommunication Engineering

—

History

—

Modern Languages

—

Engineering & Technology

#38

—

#128

English Language & Literature

#10

—

Philosophy

#13

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Theology & Religious Studies

#15

—

Public Administration

#15

—

Electrical & Electronic Engineering

#18

—

#39

#15

History of Art

#16

—

Chemical Engineering

#16

—

#101-150

—

Artificial Intelligence

#17

—

#101-150

—

Water Resources

—

#18

—

Development Studies

#19

—

Chemistry

#21

—

#19

#53

Anthropology

#23

—

Biological Sciences

#27

—

#27

#40

Environmental Science

#38

—

#48

#27

Accounting & Finance

#28

—

#41

—

Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering

#38

—

#101-150

#185

Architecture

#39

—

Archaeology

#51-100

—

Performing Arts

#51-100

—

Civil Engineering

#51-100

—

Education

#51

—

Materials Science

#104

—

#51-75

#176

Public Health

—

#401-500

#74

Business & Management

#81

—

Art & Design

#101-150

—

Linguistics

#101-150

—

Energy Science & Engineering

—

#101-150

#228

Biotechnology

—

#101-150

—

Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

—

#151-200

#317

Agriculture & Forestry

—

#337

Medicine / Clinical

—

#455

Frequently asked questions

Direct answers, sourced from the rankings above

What is Princeton University ranked in the world in 2026?

Princeton University ranks #27 in QS 2027, #4 in THE 2026, #7 in ARWU 2025 and #16 in U.S. News 2026. Its consensus position across the major rankings is #9 globally.

Why does Princeton University rank #27 in QS but #4 in THE?

QS weights employer reputation and international metrics more heavily; THE places more weight on research influence and teaching environment. Differences of this size between the two systems are common — see our methodology comparison.

Is Princeton University a Ivy League university?

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

When was Princeton University founded?

Princeton University was founded in 1746.

What percentage of Princeton University students are international?

Approximately 23% of Princeton 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). Princeton University — University Rankings 2027. Retrieved 4 June 2026, from https://edurank.co/u/princeton/

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