At Rutgers, academics are about personal achievement, discovery, and community involvement. We’re a big university with countless opportunities to explore and pursue your interests. Across the university’s three locations—and online—undergraduate and graduate students, professionals, and lifelong learners alike encounter a diverse array of educational and research opportunities, delivered by world-class faculty.
Breakthroughs in knowledge—technology, the humanities, or health care—are the essence of a top research university. At Rutgers, we have a strong track record of discovery—from finding a cure for tuberculosis to developing eco-friendly building materials, just to name a few.
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Rutgers offers a variety of housing and dining options across all its locations. Each campus provides a unique living experience, ranging from large residence halls and apartments to smaller intimate housing and suites all within a short distance from campus hotspots and nearby neighborhoods.
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Medical care in the United States is expensive. At Rutgers, it is required for all staff, students, faculty, and scholars (and their families)—including international students, faculty, scholars, and their families—to have at least a minimum level of health insurance coverage.
Rutgers sits on the shores of the Raritan River, its five campuses—Busch, College Avenue, Cook, Douglass, and Livingston—each pulsing with a distinct vibe. At a total “population” of some 50,000 students, Rutgers University–New Brunswick holds the diversity, the charm, and the surprise of a small city, just waiting to be explored. With its proximity to New York and Philadelphia, the opportunities to explore the world of work and gain experience are endless.
Rutgers has student-athletes at all levels. Whether it’s at the NCAA level, or at the less intensive club or recreational levels, students who want to pursue athletics at Rutgers have many opportunities at each of the university’s locations.
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE), a voluntary, nongovernmental peer-based membership association dedicated to promoting standards of excellence and improvement in higher education.
Studyportals ranking look at the scores of the most used ranking systems and present you with one number of how well this University performs.
By U.S. News & World Report
Climbed 1 places compared to 2026
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
| 2025 | 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| 148 | 156 | 155 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
By TopUniversities
Dropped 473 places compared to 2026
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
| 2025 | 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| 328 | 328 | 801 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
By Times Higher Education
This university doesn’t have a ranking for 2027 yet. Rankings are updated yearly, so check back later for the latest info.
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
| 2025 | 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| 301 | 301 | - |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
By Shanghai Jiao Tong University
This university doesn’t have a ranking for 2026 yet. Rankings are updated yearly, so check back later for the latest info.
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 101 | 151 | - |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Based on 57 reviews
Gained valuable skills,enjoyed learning practical.
My experience was overall great. I did not feel left out or behind, and it helped me with any problem I was stuck on.
It's a very big school with a very spread out campus. It's not for everyone, but it is a great education. Not every professor is great but overall most were quite dedicated to their subjects, and very willing to engage with students.
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