New York University ranked 16th in the United States, 21st in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 10 across 27 research topics. New York University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 257,685 academic publications and 11,464,535 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 2,616 notable alumni.
New York University ranked 33rd for Biology in the United States and 46th in the World with 136,923 publications made and 7,279,958 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Neuroscience, Immunology, Paleontology.
New York University ranked 26th for Medicine in the United States and 33rd in the World with 136,282 publications made and 6,310,125 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Surgery, Immunology, Radiology and Nuclear medicine.
New York University ranked 15th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 21st in the World with 120,957 publications made and 4,986,271 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Philosophy, Sociology, History.
New York University ranked 20th for Computer Science in the United States and 26th in the World with 104,980 publications made and 5,454,469 citations received. Main research topics: Neuroscience, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Cognitive Science, Computer Vision.
New York University ranked 40th for Chemistry in the United States and 72nd in the World with 89,263 publications made and 5,087,806 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Physical chemistry, Nanotechnology.
New York University ranked 15th for Psychology in the United States and 19th in the World with 82,170 publications made and 4,177,372 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Cognitive Science, Child Psychology.
New York University ranked 43rd for Engineering in the United States and 98th in the World with 78,771 publications made and 3,689,580 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications.
New York University ranked 37th for Physics in the United States and 75th in the World with 78,540 publications made and 3,842,996 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Acoustical Engineering.
New York University ranked 40th for Environmental Science in the United States and 73rd in the World with 69,138 publications made and 3,122,844 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Paleontology, Ecology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.
New York University ranked 26th for Mathematics in the United States and 32nd in the World with 50,471 publications made and 2,546,897 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Math Teachers, Applied Mathematics, Blockchain and Cryptography.
New York University ranked 12th for Business in the United States and 14th in the World with 39,796 publications made and 1,932,272 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Accounting, Advertising.
New York University ranked 9th for Economics in the United States and 11th in the World with 37,410 publications made and 1,769,664 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Investment Banking and Stock trading, Actuarial Science.
New York University ranked 16th for Art & Design in the United States and 20th in the World with 21,011 publications made and 707,199 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Aesthetics, Art History, Computer Graphics.
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.
