Rockefeller University
About
The Rockefeller University is a private biomedical research and graduate-only university in New York City, New York. It focuses primarily on the biological and medical sciences and provides doctoral and postdoctoral education. It is classified as a "Special Focus – Research Institution". Rockefeller is the oldest biomedical research institute in the United States.
Ranked Top 50 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 17 subject rankings
Ranking Overview
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Key Facts
Historical Trend
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Top Subjects
Subject Rankings
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6 subjects|
Subject
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Rank
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Score
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Year
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|---|---|---|---|
| Immunology | 8 | 70.4 | 2026 |
| Cell Biology | 38 | 70.4 | 2026 |
| Molecular Biology and Genetics | 48 | 70.4 | 2026 |
| Biology and Biochemistry | =55 | 70.4 | 2026 |
| Neuroscience and Behavior | 197 | 70.4 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | =259 | 70.4 | 2026 |
ARWU
6 subjects|
Subject
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Rank
|
Score
|
Year
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|---|---|---|---|
| Biological Sciences | 11 | 260.9 | 2025 |
| Clinical Medicine | 31 | 204.6 | 2025 |
| Human Biological Sciences | 34 | 178.6 | 2025 |
| Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences | 201-300 | - | 2022 |
| Physics | 401-500 | - | 2021 |
| Public Health | 401-500 | - | 2017 |
QS
5 subjects|
Subject
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Rank
|
Score
|
Year
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|---|---|---|---|
| Biological Sciences | 46 | 77.0 | 2026 |
| Anatomy & Physiology | 101-200 | - | 2026 |
| Medicine | =151 | 65.8 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences & Medicine | =172 | 69.7 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | 551-600 | - | 2022 |