Shanghai Academic Ranking of World Universities

ShanghaiRanking publishes global academic subject rankings and profiles of universities and research institutions.

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About Shanghai Academic Ranking of World Universities

ShanghaiRanking publishes global academic rankings of universities and research institutions. Its main publications are the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU), which lists the world's top 1000 research universities annually, and the Global Ranking of Academic Subjects (GRAS), which covers 57 subjects across Natural Sciences, Engineering, Life Sciences, Medical Sciences and Social Sciences. The site also carries a ranking of sport science schools and departments and a best Chinese universities ranking, and lets visitors search universities by country. For institutions, it offers ARWU Tracker and GRAS Tracker datasets plus consulting services aimed at diagnosing, benchmarking and simulating a university's performance. Pricing is not stated on the homepage.

Key features

  • Annual ARWU ranking of the world's top 1000 research universities
  • GRAS rankings covering 57 academic subjects
  • Rankings for sport science schools and departments
  • Best Chinese Universities Ranking
  • ARWU Tracker and GRAS Tracker datasets with benchmarking and simulation
  • University search filterable by more than 90 countries
Best for: University leaders, administrators and researchers who need to compare or benchmark institutional performance across global academic rankings.
Good for
  • Rankings are described as based on transparent methodology and objective third-party data
  • Coverage spans 1,000+ universities and 57 academic subjects
  • Dedicated tracker tools let institutions explore the full ranking datasets
Watch out for
  • No pricing information is given on the homepage
  • Tracker tools are presented for university leaders and administrators, with a demo requested for access

Shanghai Academic Ranking of World Universities at a glance

Official website
shanghairanking.com
Type
Publication
Platforms
Web
Language
English
Last checked
Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026

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Shanghai Academic Ranking of World Universities FAQ

How many universities does ARWU rank?
ARWU presents the world's top 1000 research universities annually.
How many subjects does GRAS cover?
GRAS ranks universities in 57 subjects across Natural Sciences, Engineering, Life Sciences, Medical Sciences and Social Sciences.
What are ARWU Tracker and GRAS Tracker?
They are tools for exploring the full datasets behind the ARWU and GRAS rankings, described as built for university leaders and administrators to diagnose, benchmark and simulate an institution's performance. A demo can be requested.
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