Princeton University ranked 21st in the United States, 26th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 10 across 10 research topics. Princeton University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 191,068 academic publications and 11,079,356 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 2,431 notable alumni.
Princeton University ranked 11th for Physics in the United States and 17th in the World with 106,696 publications made and 6,527,110 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 36th in the World with 98,036 publications made and 5,691,392 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, Computer Networking.
Princeton University ranked 23rd for Computer Science in the United States and 29th in the World with 79,519 publications made and 5,046,547 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Telecommunications, Computer Vision, Computer Networking, Machine Learning.
Princeton University ranked 38th for Chemistry in the United States and 69th in the World with 79,492 publications made and 5,023,093 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Physical chemistry, Nanotechnology.
Princeton University ranked 22nd for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 31st in the World with 77,744 publications made and 4,450,740 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Law, Sociology, History.
Princeton University ranked 54th for Biology in the United States and 107th in the World with 71,880 publications made and 4,942,223 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Neuroscience, Nanotechnology.
Princeton University ranked 22nd for Environmental Science in the United States and 33rd in the World with 69,149 publications made and 4,244,463 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.
Princeton University ranked 20th for Mathematics in the United States and 24th in the World with 39,750 publications made and 2,730,355 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Applied Mathematics, Blockchain and Cryptography, Math Teachers.
Princeton University ranked 92nd for Medicine in the United States and 236th in the World with 35,301 publications made and 2,389,520 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Public Health, Psychiatry, Immunology, Virology.
Princeton University ranked 63rd for Psychology in the United States and 116th in the World with 25,740 publications made and 1,907,666 citations received. Main research topics: Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Psychiatry, Cognitive Science, Child Psychology.
Princeton University ranked 28th for Business in the United States and 37th in the World with 24,633 publications made and 1,590,385 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Management, Marketing, Accounting, International Business.
Princeton University ranked 18th for Economics in the United States and 23rd in the World with 23,440 publications made and 1,627,840 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 29th in the World with 15,278 publications made and 635,146 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.
