Université Paris-Saclay
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Université Paris-Saclay

🇫🇷 France / Île-de-France / Gif-sur-Yvette
Public Est. 2015

About

Paris-Saclay University is a combined technological research institute and public research university in Orsay, France. Paris-Saclay was established in 2019 after the merger of four technical grandes écoles, as well as several technological institutes, engineering schools, and research facilities; giving it fifteen constituent colleges with over 48,000 students combined.

Ranking Overview

Ranking Snapshot

Ranked Top 100 worldwide across 3 major ranking systems

THE #68 (2026)
QS #70 (2026)

Ranked in 82 subject rankings

QS QS World University Rankings
# =70
25
75.9
2026
THE Times Higher Education World University Rankings
# =68
4
71.6
2026
ARWU Academic Ranking of World Universities
Not Ranked
US News U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
# 78
2
72.7
2026

Key Facts

Students
32,807
Student-Staff Ratio
14.0 : 1
Int'l Students
25%
Female : Male
50 : 50

Historical Trend

Longitudinal View
QS QS
THE THE
US News US News
1 101 201 301 401 501 601 701 801 900 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 Rank
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Top Subjects

Best-performing areas
2
Meteorology and Atmospheric Sciences
Top 10
=12
Oncology
Top 50
16
Physics & Astronomy
Top 50
16
Geosciences
Top 50
18
Mathematics
Top 50
=20
Natural Sciences
Top 50
23
Space Science
Top 50
24
Ecology
Top 50
=41
Physical Sciences
Top 50
43
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Top 50
44
Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Medical Imaging
Top 50
=46
Agriculture & Forestry
Top 50
48
Optics
Top 50
50
Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Top 50
=51
Engineering & Technology
Top 100

Subject Rankings

Detailed breakdown

US News

44 subjects
Subject
Rank
Score
Year
Meteorology and Atmospheric Sciences 2 72.7 2026
Oncology =12 72.7 2026
Physics & Astronomy 16 72.7 2026
Geosciences 16 72.7 2026
Mathematics 18 72.7 2026
Space Science 23 72.7 2026
Ecology 24 72.7 2026
Electrical and Electronic Engineering 43 72.7 2026
Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Medical Imaging 44 72.7 2026
Optics 48 72.7 2026
Surgery 57 72.7 2026
Agricultural Sciences 60 72.7 2026
Microbiology 61 72.7 2026
Cell Biology 68 72.7 2026
Endocrinology and Metabolism 74 72.7 2026
Plant and Animal Science 76 72.7 2026
Clinical Medicine 78 72.7 2026
Biology and Biochemistry 78 72.7 2026
Environment/Ecology 80 72.7 2026
Gastroenterology and Hepatology 81 72.7 2026
Biotechnology and Applied Microbiology 86 72.7 2026
Pharmacology and Toxicology 93 72.7 2026
Computer Science 99 72.7 2026
Immunology 99 72.7 2026
Molecular Biology and Genetics =116 72.7 2026
Condensed Matter Physics =119 72.7 2026
Polymer Science 126 72.7 2026
Food Science and Technology =133 72.7 2026
Green and Sustainable Science and Technology =135 72.7 2026
Neuroscience and Behavior 136 72.7 2026
Chemistry =140 72.7 2026
Engineering =143 72.7 2026
Artificial Intelligence 144 72.7 2026
Mechanical Engineering 146 72.7 2026
Infectious Diseases =148 72.7 2026
Materials Science =160 72.7 2026
Cardiac and Cardiovascular Systems 166 72.7 2026
Public, Environmental and Occupational Health =193 72.7 2026
Physical Chemistry =249 72.7 2026
Nanoscience and Nanotechnology =252 72.7 2026
Psychiatry/Psychology 303 72.7 2026
Energy and Fuels =310 72.7 2026
Economics & Econometrics =353 72.7 2026
Social Sciences and Public Health =359 72.7 2026

THE

9 subjects
Subject
Rank
Score
Year
Physical Sciences =41 76.3 2026
Life Sciences 61 68.2 2026
Computer Science 65 69.4 2026
Clinical & Health =95 58.7 2026
Engineering & Technology 126–150 54.8 2026
Social Sciences 151–175 48.6 2026
Business & Economics 151–175 48.4 2026
Arts & Humanities 176–200 41.0 2026
Law & Legal Studies 251–300 34.7 2026

Organization Structure

Related units
University 6

French university-level institution of the Paris-Saclay University

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French Grande École of the Paris-Saclay University

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French Grande École of the Paris-Saclay University

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French public university created in 1991 member of the Université Paris-Saclay

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ranking of Université Paris-Saclay?

Université Paris-Saclay's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank =70, THE Rank =68, US News Rank 78.

When was Université Paris-Saclay founded?

Université Paris-Saclay was founded in 2015.

What are the top subjects at Université Paris-Saclay?

Top subjects at Université Paris-Saclay include: Meteorology and Atmospheric Sciences, Oncology, Physics & Astronomy, Geosciences, Mathematics.

Where is Université Paris-Saclay located?

Université Paris-Saclay is located in Gif-sur-Yvette, France.