World's Best Universities: Subject Rankings
There are countless fields of study to pursue at the university level, with subjects ranging from philosophy to electrical engineering to accounting and finance. See the U.S. News World's Best Universities for 24 specific academic programs.
Arts & Humanities
| English Language & Literature | Geography & Area Studies | History |
| Linguistics | Modern Languages | Philosophy |
Engineering & Technology
| Chemical | Civil | Computer Science |
| Electrical | Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing |
Life Sciences
| Biological Sciences | Psychology |
Natural Sciences
| Chemistry | Earth & Marine Sciences | Environmental Sciences |
| Mathematics | Metallurgy & Materials | Physics & Astronomy |
Social Sciences
| Accounting & Finance | Economics & Econometrics | Politics & International Studies |
| Sociology | Statistics & Operational Research |