Emory University
About
Emory University is a private research university in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. It was founded in 1836 as Emory College by the Methodist Episcopal Church and named in honor of Methodist bishop John Emory. Its main campus is in Druid Hills, four miles from downtown Atlanta.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 100 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 77 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 13,652
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 4.0 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 20%
- Female : Male
- 61 : 39
- Staff
- 12,953
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownUS News
27 subjectsARWU
32 subjectsQS
30 subjectsTHE
8 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical & Health | 43 | 74.2 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 70 | 66.5 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 101–125 | 53.3 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 101–125 | 47.9 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 101–125 | 55.3 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 201–250 | 44.9 | 2026 |
| Law & Legal Studies | 201–250 | 37.7 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 251–300 | 47.7 | 2026 |
Organization Structure
Related unitsFrequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Emory University?
Emory University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 182, THE Rank 102, ARWU Rank 101-150, US News Rank 69.
When was Emory University founded?
Emory University was founded in 1836.
What are the top subjects at Emory University?
Top subjects at Emory University include: Public, Environmental and Occupational Health, Nursing, Clinical Medicine, Theology, Divinity & Religious Studies, Surgery.
Where is Emory University located?
Emory University is located in Atlanta, United States.