Princeton University ranked 21st in the United States, 26th in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 10 across 12 research topics. Princeton University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 187,660 academic publications and 10,659,460 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 2,313 notable alumni.
Princeton University ranked 11th for Physics in the United States and 17th in the World with 105,176 publications made and 6,286,205 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Nuclear Physics.
Princeton University ranked 19th for Engineering in the United States and 34th in the World with 96,794 publications made and 5,485,062 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, Computer Networking.
Princeton University ranked 36th for Chemistry in the United States and 65th in the World with 78,323 publications made and 4,818,159 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Physical chemistry, Nanotechnology.
Princeton University ranked 23rd for Computer Science in the United States and 29th in the World with 78,296 publications made and 4,855,593 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Telecommunications, Computer Vision, Computer Networking, Machine Learning.
Princeton University ranked 22nd for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 28th in the World with 76,440 publications made and 4,268,065 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Law, Sociology, History.
Princeton University ranked 54th for Biology in the United States and 106th in the World with 70,392 publications made and 4,745,026 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Neuroscience, Nanotechnology.
Princeton University ranked 22nd for Environmental Science in the United States and 32nd in the World with 68,041 publications made and 4,078,694 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.
Princeton University ranked 18th for Mathematics in the United States and 22nd in the World with 39,296 publications made and 2,645,266 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Applied Mathematics, Blockchain and Cryptography, Math Teachers.
Princeton University ranked 93rd for Medicine in the United States and 234th in the World with 34,586 publications made and 2,290,346 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Public Health, Psychiatry, Immunology, Virology.
Princeton University ranked 64th for Psychology in the United States and 116th in the World with 25,131 publications made and 1,827,755 citations received. Main research topics: Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Psychiatry, Cognitive Science, Child Psychology.
Princeton University ranked 27th for Business in the United States and 36th in the World with 24,329 publications made and 1,532,805 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Management, Marketing, Accounting, International Business.
Princeton University ranked 16th for Economics in the United States and 21st in the World with 23,122 publications made and 1,564,806 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Development Studies, Political Economy, Investment Banking and Stock trading.
Princeton University ranked 22nd for Art & Design in the United States and 27th in the World with 15,050 publications made and 608,278 citations received. Main research topics: Literature, Fashion Design, Art History, Aesthetics, 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.
