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King University ranked 780th in the United States, 2999th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 40 research topics. King University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 5,010 academic publications and 44,433 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 9 notable alumni.

Ranking Category
#2999 of 14,131 In the World
#848 of 2,597 In North America
#780 of 2,496 In the United States
#19 of 56 In Tennessee
#358 of 1,025 For International Law
#410 of 1,041 For Intellectual Property and Patent Law
#749 of 1,016 For Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
#3297 of 8,074 For Alumni Impact
#3837 of 14,131 For Non-academic Prominence
Top50% For 37 other topics

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Liberal Arts & Social Sciences rankings

King University ranked 606th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 2892nd in the World with 2,500 publications made and 22,595 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, History, Philosophy, Sociology.

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences ranking Location
#606 of 1,763 In the United States
#663 of 1,854 In North America
#2892 of 7,088 In the World

King University
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Publications & Citations

Year Liberal Arts & Social Sciences publications Liberal Arts & Social Sciences citations
1993 1 12
1994 5 9
1995 7 21
1996 8 17
1997 3 11
1998 4 14
1999 5 23
2000 9 28
2001 12 40
2002 9 47
2003 13 62
2004 18 69
2005 19 94
2006 26 140
2007 32 227
2008 26 250
2009 52 294
2010 52 360
2011 44 415
2012 83 511
2013 148 572
2014 210 667
2015 189 783
2016 112 833
2017 103 895
2018 119 1087
2019 156 1325
2020 214 1813
2021 158 2112
2022 158 2024
2023 192 2361
2024 161 2058
2025 96 1738

The following table provides academic rankings for King University in various areas of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences.

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
International Law 117 135 358
Intellectual Property and Patent Law 151 171 410
Negotiation and Conflict Resolution 233 266 749
Law Enforcement 348 382 991
Communications and Public Relations 517 568 1761
Public Policy / Administration 487 538 1804
Law 527 578 2065
Political Science 536 591 2286
Archaeology 448 498 2321
Classics and Ancient History 666 715 2322
History 523 576 2377
Theology / Divinity / Religious studies 717 775 2526
Sociology 645 706 2567
Library and Information science 791 852 2629
Demography 586 640 2831
Linguistics 593 650 3036
Philosophy 633 696 3171
Anthropology 816 884 3204
Education Majors 839 905 3236
Aesthetics 765 834 3583

Biology rankings

King University ranked 520th for Biology in the United States and 3109th in the World with 2,374 publications made and 25,836 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Paleontology, Neuroscience, Immunology.

Biology ranking Location
#520 of 1,612 In the United States
#572 of 1,701 In North America
#3109 of 6,841 In the World

King University
Biology Publications & Citations

Year Biology publications Biology citations
1993 14 24
1994 8 15
1995 3 29
1996 3 24
1997 3 28
1998 7 32
1999 3 37
2000 8 26
2001 14 37
2002 14 54
2003 16 68
2004 16 88
2005 15 109
2006 26 160
2007 30 231
2008 43 270
2009 41 357
2010 34 389
2011 43 456
2012 64 589
2013 86 657
2014 141 704
2015 112 799
2016 77 972
2017 85 1152
2018 95 1312
2019 123 1568
2020 206 2262
2021 190 2420
2022 205 2340
2023 206 2617
2024 201 2334
2025 190 2513

The following table provides academic rankings for King University in various areas of Biology.

Biology subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Immunology 367 401 2051
Oncology and Cancer research 400 436 2122
Genetics 434 479 2456
Evolutionary Biology 524 576 2499
Pharmacology 435 474 2503
Molecular Biology 445 486 2562
Neuroscience 592 645 2587
Bioinformatics and Computational biology 476 520 2684
Biochemistry 466 515 2853
Biotechnology 433 476 2977
Nanotechnology 430 479 3070
Virology 538 584 3075
Paleontology 569 623 3187
Microbiology 520 568 3473
Zoology 704 763 3479
Agricultural Science 630 694 3977
Botany 731 795 4062

Medicine rankings

King University ranked 475th for Medicine in the United States and 2445th in the World with 2,183 publications made and 22,520 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Surgery, Psychiatry, Dentistry, Immunology.

Medicine ranking Location
#475 of 1,604 In the United States
#522 of 1,689 In North America
#2445 of 6,793 In the World

King University
Medicine Publications & Citations

Year Medicine publications Medicine citations
1993 5 15
1994 5 7
1995 1 21
1996 5 16
1997 1 23
1998 5 25
1999 2 29
2000 9 18
2001 10 40
2002 14 32
2003 15 60
2004 13 71
2005 16 93
2006 26 130
2007 34 174
2008 44 222
2009 38 275
2010 30 321
2011 37 407
2012 48 501
2013 97 556
2014 142 599
2015 134 683
2016 65 842
2017 80 996
2018 77 1097
2019 128 1271
2020 235 2004
2021 170 2104
2022 171 2110
2023 186 2250
2024 174 2115
2025 127 2057

The following table provides academic rankings for King University in various areas of Medicine.

Medicine subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Dentistry 174 195 845
Orthodontics 197 220 878
Gastroenterology and Hepatology 257 277 1424
Radiation Therapy 284 313 1548
Biomedical Engineering 279 311 1646
Surgery 347 382 1656
Critical Care Nursing 404 441 1879
Anatomy and Physiology 402 441 1973
Pediatrics 377 416 1974
Health Science 583 631 2006
Immunology 367 401 2051
Radiology and Nuclear medicine 404 444 2059
Oncology and Cancer research 400 436 2122
Pathology 387 428 2146
Clinical Psychology 638 693 2196
Anesthesiology 472 513 2226
Paramedicine and Emergency medicine 586 638 2259
Cardiology 458 502 2300
Psychiatry 567 619 2356
Gerontology 625 680 2448
Pharmacology 435 474 2503
Family medicine 603 652 2524
Nursing 674 730 2604
Healthcare Management (MHA) 637 698 2815
Virology 538 584 3075
Public Health 648 706 3089
Physical Therapy 741 802 3450

Environmental Science rankings

King University ranked 570th for Environmental Science in the United States and 3331st in the World with 1,991 publications made and 14,400 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.

Environmental Science ranking Location
#570 of 1,637 In the United States
#627 of 1,727 In North America
#3331 of 6,888 In the World

King University
Environmental Science Publications & Citations

Year Environmental Science publications Environmental Science citations
1993 9 14
1994 6 8
1995 4 14
1996 1 9
1997 3 14
1998 7 15
1999 2 20
2000 6 21
2001 7 30
2002 11 41
2003 15 55
2004 16 46
2005 10 68
2006 20 91
2007 41 156
2008 26 184
2009 35 205
2010 47 232
2011 32 284
2012 65 365
2013 113 376
2014 168 439
2015 148 532
2016 79 583
2017 83 695
2018 91 779
2019 109 903
2020 160 1252
2021 143 1435
2022 128 1486
2023 123 1570
2024 119 1425
2025 89 1261

The following table provides academic rankings for King University in various areas of Environmental Science.

Environmental Science subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Geography and Cartography 512 567 2969
Paleontology 569 623 3187
Geology 576 633 3349
Earth science and Geophysics 578 637 3350
Environmental Chemistry 539 596 3705
Environmental Management 559 622 3730
Meteorology and Atmospheric Science 611 668 3735
Oceanography 640 705 3783
Agricultural Science 630 694 3977
Ecology 683 748 3982

Engineering rankings

King University ranked 572nd for Engineering in the United States and 3596th in the World with 1,882 publications made and 15,735 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering.

Engineering ranking Location
#572 of 1,568 In the United States
#627 of 1,655 In North America
#3596 of 6,795 In the World

King University
Engineering Publications & Citations

Year Engineering publications Engineering citations
1993 13 12
1994 8 10
1995 4 10
1996 3 23
1997 0 18
1998 11 20
1999 1 19
2000 6 25
2001 11 33
2002 12 52
2003 6 45
2004 5 47
2005 10 71
2006 18 93
2007 42 112
2008 26 143
2009 25 198
2010 29 208
2011 31 233
2012 46 300
2013 76 325
2014 139 400
2015 94 477
2016 69 603
2017 62 743
2018 69 889
2019 90 1126
2020 132 1477
2021 108 1876
2022 133 1789
2023 155 2040
2024 196 2106
2025 184 2117

The following table provides academic rankings for King University in various areas of Engineering.

Engineering subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Biomedical Engineering 279 311 1646
Biotechnology 433 476 2977
Systems Engineering 515 569 3069
Nanotechnology 430 479 3070
Chemical Engineering 422 471 3194
Materials Science 465 519 3229
Computer Networking 576 636 3272
Optical Engineering 518 572 3274
Acoustical Engineering 607 665 3329
Metallurgical Engineering 487 539 3360
Mechanical Engineering 590 648 3478
Electronic Engineering 477 531 3486
Telecommunications 559 615 3488
Electrical Engineering 523 576 3528
Structural Engineering 583 637 3560
Civil Engineering 562 623 3613
Aerospace Engineering 718 780 4055

Chemistry rankings

King University ranked 489th for Chemistry in the United States and 3215th in the World with 1,870 publications made and 19,603 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Nanotechnology, Chemical Engineering.

Chemistry ranking Location
#489 of 1,455 In the United States
#540 of 1,538 In North America
#3215 of 6,561 In the World

King University
Chemistry Publications & Citations

Year Chemistry publications Chemistry citations
1993 16 20
1994 12 16
1995 3 19
1996 3 23
1997 2 24
1998 13 31
1999 2 30
2000 7 19
2001 11 37
2002 11 56
2003 7 53
2004 6 67
2005 13 76
2006 24 126
2007 27 158
2008 22 178
2009 29 262
2010 27 251
2011 37 291
2012 46 370
2013 70 443
2014 124 484
2015 91 560
2016 56 706
2017 69 863
2018 69 1010
2019 85 1197
2020 130 1569
2021 110 1813
2022 155 1766
2023 153 1952
2024 175 1877
2025 198 2167

The following table provides academic rankings for King University in various areas of Chemistry.

Chemistry subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Biochemistry 466 515 2853
Physical chemistry 429 479 2969
Nanotechnology 430 479 3070
Chemical Engineering 422 471 3194
Inorganic Chemistry 431 480 3205
Materials Science 465 519 3229
Organic Chemistry 554 608 3586
Environmental Chemistry 539 596 3705

Physics rankings

King University ranked 525th for Physics in the United States and 3207th in the World with 1,806 publications made and 15,193 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Nuclear Physics.

Physics ranking Location
#525 of 1,537 In the United States
#580 of 1,623 In North America
#3207 of 6,729 In the World

King University
Physics Publications & Citations

Year Physics publications Physics citations
1993 14 12
1994 9 10
1995 5 19
1996 6 29
1997 0 20
1998 14 30
1999 2 21
2000 7 27
2001 9 27
2002 12 63
2003 7 52
2004 6 48
2005 4 71
2006 21 103
2007 28 140
2008 25 141
2009 28 192
2010 31 199
2011 33 239
2012 41 272
2013 66 321
2014 138 397
2015 98 474
2016 59 572
2017 55 690
2018 59 816
2019 90 1002
2020 112 1290
2021 89 1570
2022 123 1502
2023 140 1782
2024 200 1855
2025 202 1984

The following table provides academic rankings for King University in various areas of Physics.

Physics subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Atomic and Molecular physics 346 392 1842
Nuclear Physics 389 435 2296
Condensed Matter Physics 369 413 2537
Nanotechnology 430 479 3070
Quantum and Particle physics 524 578 3217
Materials Science 465 519 3229
Optical Engineering 518 572 3274
Acoustical Engineering 607 665 3329
Astrophysics and Astronomy 675 736 3483

Computer Science rankings

King University ranked 573rd for Computer Science in the United States and 3097th in the World with 1,743 publications made and 20,523 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Neuroscience, Computer Vision, Cognitive Science.

Computer Science ranking Location
#573 of 1,616 In the United States
#627 of 1,702 In North America
#3097 of 6,855 In the World

King University
Computer Science Publications & Citations

Year Computer Science publications Computer Science citations
1993 7 9
1994 4 10
1995 3 25
1996 2 21
1997 0 25
1998 13 26
1999 1 21
2000 3 21
2001 8 32
2002 10 56
2003 9 65
2004 8 74
2005 15 105
2006 15 145
2007 34 178
2008 27 213
2009 23 250
2010 20 285
2011 20 329
2012 48 392
2013 66 439
2014 113 500
2015 86 600
2016 55 714
2017 53 769
2018 67 974
2019 101 1212
2020 137 1724
2021 119 2048
2022 156 1960
2023 169 2385
2024 186 2477
2025 131 2078

The following table provides academic rankings for King University in various areas of Computer Science.

Computer Science subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Computational Linguistics 340 378 1964
Cognitive Science 454 504 2208
Management Information Systems 443 496 2240
Neuroscience 592 645 2587
Library and Information science 791 852 2629
Bioinformatics and Computational biology 476 520 2684
Artificial Intelligence (AI) 465 514 2798
Machine Learning 443 495 2814
Computer Vision 471 522 2963
Computer Networking 576 636 3272
Telecommunications 559 615 3488
Cyber Security 657 720 3639

Psychology rankings

King University ranked 604th for Psychology in the United States and 2567th in the World with 1,200 publications made and 16,289 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Cognitive Science, Child Psychology.

Psychology ranking Location
#604 of 1,561 In the United States
#659 of 1,648 In North America
#2567 of 6,663 In the World

King University
Psychology Publications & Citations

Year Psychology publications Psychology citations
1993 3 11
1994 0 10
1995 0 21
1996 3 11
1997 0 18
1998 3 18
1999 3 22
2000 5 18
2001 4 31
2002 5 38
2003 12 56
2004 6 68
2005 5 81
2006 9 121
2007 11 156
2008 15 187
2009 18 236
2010 21 280
2011 27 360
2012 34 421
2013 53 483
2014 83 485
2015 72 545
2016 57 643
2017 41 690
2018 40 763
2019 91 887
2020 107 1298
2021 83 1423
2022 97 1265
2023 99 1505
2024 113 1412
2025 72 1291

The following table provides academic rankings for King University in various areas of Psychology.

Psychology subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Negotiation and Conflict Resolution 233 266 749
Social Psychology 569 624 2108
Clinical Psychology 638 693 2196
Cognitive Science 454 504 2208
Psychiatry 567 619 2356
Child Psychology 703 762 2486
Neuroscience 592 645 2587
Education Majors 839 905 3236

Business rankings

King University ranked 501st for Business in the United States and 2429th in the World with 1,073 publications made and 9,666 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Management, Marketing, International Business, Accounting.

Business ranking Location
#501 of 1,388 In the United States
#550 of 1,472 In North America
#2429 of 6,366 In the World

King University
Business Publications & Citations

Year Business publications Business citations
1993 3 4
1994 0 3
1995 3 2
1996 2 3
1997 1 3
1998 2 6
1999 1 8
2000 4 17
2001 1 8
2002 3 17
2003 4 23
2004 3 27
2005 10 37
2006 9 54
2007 16 109
2008 8 127
2009 22 170
2010 21 188
2011 22 221
2012 45 271
2013 76 286
2014 111 380
2015 84 397
2016 72 384
2017 52 470
2018 61 530
2019 75 662
2020 75 802
2021 61 866
2022 67 870
2023 73 1012
2024 43 762
2025 34 641

The following table provides academic rankings for King University in various areas of Business.

Business subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
International Business 224 253 1114
Actuarial Science 327 359 1214
International Trade 280 316 1517
Investment Banking and Stock trading 318 353 1536
Public Policy / Administration 487 538 1804
Accounting 472 515 1924
Finance 442 487 2143
Management Information Systems 443 496 2240
Management 489 539 2517
Marketing 546 601 2749
Advertising 631 684 2803

Mathematics rankings

King University ranked 533rd for Mathematics in the United States and 2868th in the World with 1,035 publications made and 11,889 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Math Teachers, Actuarial Science, Applied Mathematics.

Mathematics ranking Location
#533 of 1,413 In the United States
#585 of 1,494 In North America
#2868 of 6,434 In the World

King University
Mathematics Publications & Citations

Year Mathematics publications Mathematics citations
1993 5 4
1994 2 5
1995 2 14
1996 5 10
1997 0 13
1998 4 22
1999 1 9
2000 2 17
2001 5 24
2002 5 37
2003 5 43
2004 6 45
2005 8 57
2006 13 84
2007 16 97
2008 10 109
2009 9 134
2010 30 122
2011 16 167
2012 31 201
2013 42 256
2014 84 293
2015 73 330
2016 35 387
2017 58 452
2018 38 551
2019 60 699
2020 95 971
2021 65 1169
2022 82 1066
2023 93 1213
2024 62 892
2025 54 763

The following table provides academic rankings for King University in various areas of Mathematics.

Mathematics subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Actuarial Science 327 359 1214
Econometrics and Mathematical Economics 426 472 2040
Applied Mathematics 349 397 2416
Statistics 485 534 2682
Math Teachers 746 804 2738

Economics rankings

King University ranked 491st for Economics in the United States and 2180th in the World with 965 publications made and 6,453 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Development Studies, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, International Trade, Investment Banking and Stock trading.

Economics ranking Location
#491 of 1,361 In the United States
#540 of 1,445 In North America
#2180 of 6,188 In the World

King University
Economics Publications & Citations

Year Economics publications Economics citations
1993 1 7
1994 0 2
1995 4 3
1996 2 4
1997 1 2
1998 5 11
1999 1 8
2000 3 18
2001 1 10
2002 2 19
2003 4 32
2004 5 21
2005 10 29
2006 10 50
2007 14 94
2008 8 85
2009 22 112
2010 21 100
2011 18 132
2012 46 190
2013 73 202
2014 93 240
2015 77 290
2016 60 247
2017 66 302
2018 50 313
2019 65 382
2020 74 562
2021 56 588
2022 47 580
2023 56 671
2024 29 520
2025 28 419

The following table provides academic rankings for King University in various areas of Economics.

Economics subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Actuarial Science 327 359 1214
International Trade 280 316 1517
Investment Banking and Stock trading 318 353 1536
International Economics 262 296 1557
Econometrics and Mathematical Economics 426 472 2040
Finance 442 487 2143
Development Studies 563 617 2398

Art & Design rankings

King University ranked 819th for Art & Design in the United States and 3577th in the World with 400 publications made and 2,088 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Aesthetics.

Please note that our approach to subject rankings is based on scientific outputs and heavily biased on art-related topics towards institutions with computer science research profiles.

Art & Design ranking Location
#819 of 1,369 In the United States
#886 of 1,454 In North America
#3577 of 6,010 In the World

King University
Art & Design Publications & Citations

Year Art & Design publications Art & Design citations
1993 0 3
1994 1 2
1995 1 2
1996 1 3
1997 1 0
1998 1 1
1999 1 1
2000 0 2
2001 2 6
2002 1 5
2003 0 12
2004 5 9
2005 4 14
2006 5 12
2007 8 25
2008 4 33
2009 6 43
2010 10 44
2011 10 52
2012 12 77
2013 25 80
2014 32 97
2015 33 104
2016 18 141
2017 17 143
2018 18 172
2019 20 206
2020 27 343
2021 21 371
2022 31 367
2023 30 366
2024 31 486
2025 17 374

The following table provides academic rankings for King University in various areas of Art & Design.

Art & Design subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Literature 841 909 3528
Fashion Design 742 809 3572
Aesthetics 765 834 3583