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Georgetown University
About
Georgetown University is a private Jesuit research university in Washington, D.C., United States. Founded by Bishop John Carroll in 1789, it is the oldest Catholic institution of higher education in the United States, the oldest university in Washington, D.C., and the nation's first federally chartered university.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 201 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 57 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 17,348
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 9.5 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 19%
- Female : Male
- 56 : 44
- Staff
- 3,457
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownQS
28 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Politics | 10 | 85.5 | 2026 |
| Linguistics | 20 | 78.4 | 2026 |
| Theology, Divinity & Religious Studies | 21 | 78.3 | 2026 |
| Law & Legal Studies | 21 | 81.4 | 2026 |
| Social Policy & Administration | =36 | 79.3 | 2026 |
| History | 51-100 | - | 2026 |
| Modern Languages | =83 | 73.2 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences & Management | 99 | 72.6 | 2026 |
| English Language & Literature | 101-150 | - | 2026 |
| Philosophy | 101-150 | - | 2026 |
| Accounting & Finance | 101-150 | - | 2026 |
| Anthropology | 101-200 | - | 2026 |
| Development Studies | 101-150 | - | 2026 |
| Hospitality & Leisure Management | 101-150 | - | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | =102 | 73.9 | 2026 |
| Economics & Econometrics | =127 | 70.0 | 2026 |
| Nursing | 151-225 | - | 2025 |
| Geography | 151-200 | - | 2026 |
| Business & Management Studies | 151-200 | - | 2026 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 151-200 | - | 2026 |
| Medicine | 201-250 | - | 2026 |
| Psychology | 201-250 | - | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 201-250 | - | 2026 |
| Biological Sciences | 251-300 | - | 2026 |
| Life Sciences & Medicine | 280 | 64.7 | 2026 |
| Pharmacy & Pharmacology | 351-400 | - | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 551-600 | - | 2026 |
| Chemistry | 601-700 | - | 2026 |
ARWU
21 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Law & Legal Studies | 13 | 125.2 | 2025 |
| Public Administration | 20 | 142.2 | 2025 |
| Politics | 27 | 181.3 | 2025 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 51-75 | - | 2025 |
| Sociology | 51-75 | - | 2025 |
| Psychology | 76-100 | - | 2025 |
| Finance | 76-100 | - | 2025 |
| Human Biological Sciences | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Public Health | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Statistics & Operational Research | 151-200 | - | 2022 |
| Education & Training | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Business Administration | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Clinical Medicine | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Nursing | 201-300 | - | 2024 |
| Medical Technology | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Management | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Ecology | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Biological Sciences | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Chemistry | 401-500 | - | 2018 |
| Pharmacy & Pharmacology | 401-500 | - | 2019 |
THE
8 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Law & Legal Studies | =19 | 73.0 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 91 | 58.9 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 101–125 | 47.9 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 176–200 | 49.8 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 251–300 | 42.5 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 301–400 | 42.4 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 601–800 | 30.0 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 601–800 | 32.8 | 2026 |
US News
14 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Arts and Humanities | 69 | 58.8 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences and Public Health | 120 | 58.8 | 2026 |
| Oncology | 123 | 58.8 | 2026 |
| Public, Environmental and Occupational Health | =163 | 58.8 | 2026 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 178 | 58.8 | 2026 |
| Infectious Diseases | 195 | 58.8 | 2026 |
| Cardiac and Cardiovascular Systems | 201 | 58.8 | 2026 |
| Biology and Biochemistry | =209 | 58.8 | 2026 |
| Neuroscience and Behavior | =225 | 58.8 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | =230 | 58.8 | 2026 |
| Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Medical Imaging | 242 | 58.8 | 2026 |
| Molecular Biology and Genetics | =303 | 58.8 | 2026 |
| Psychiatry/Psychology | =317 | 58.8 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =1,396 | 58.8 | 2026 |
Organization Structure
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View DetailsFrequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Georgetown University?
Georgetown University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank =285, THE Rank 201–250, ARWU Rank 401-500, US News Rank =302.
When was Georgetown University founded?
Georgetown University was founded in 1789.
What are the top subjects at Georgetown University?
Top subjects at Georgetown University include: Politics, Law & Legal Studies, Public Administration, Linguistics, Theology, Divinity & Religious Studies.
Where is Georgetown University located?
Georgetown University is located in Washington, United States.