QS evaluates institutions across 5 broad faculty areas and 55 narrow subject areas. These classifications underpin many of our rankings, from the nominations received in our surveys, to the ways in which we use paper and citation data.
You can find the corresponding ASJC codes for these subjects here: All Science Journal Classifications
| Broad Faculty Area |
Narrow Subject Area |
| Arts and Humanities |
Archaeology |
| Architecture / Built Environment |
| Art & Design |
| Classics & Ancient History |
| English Language & Literature |
| History |
|
History of Art, Architecture & Design
|
| Modern Languages |
| Linguistics |
| Performing Arts |
| Philosophy |
|
Theology, Divinity & Religious Studies
|
| Engineering & Technology |
Engineering - Chemical |
| Engineering - Civil & Structural |
| Engineering - General |
| Computer Science & Information Systems |
| Engineering - Electrical & Electronic |
| Engineering - Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing |
| Engineering - Mineral & Mining |
| Engineering - Petroleum |
| Life Sciences & Medicine |
Agriculture & Forestry |
| Anatomy & Physiology |
| Biological Sciences |
| Dentistry |
| Medicine |
| Nursing |
| Other Studies & Professions Allied to Medicine |
| Pharmacy & Pharmacology |
| Psychology |
| Veterinary Science |
| Natural Sciences |
Chemistry |
| Earth & Marine Sciences |
| Environmental Sciences |
| Geography |
| Geology |
| Geophysics |
| Materials Science |
| Mathematics |
| Physics & Astronomy |
| Social Sciences & Management |
Accounting and Finance |
| Anthropology |
| Business & Management Studies |
| Communication & Media Studies |
| Development Studies |
| Economics & Econometrics |
| Education |
| Hospitality & Leisure Management |
| Law |
| Library & Information Management |
| Politics & International Studies |
| Social Policy & Administration |
| Social Work |
| Sociology |
| Sports-related Subjects |
| Statistics & Operational Research |
