QS evaluates institutions across 5 broad faculty areas and 51 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 |
| Art & Design |
| Classics |
| English |
| History |
| Languages |
| Linguistics |
| Performing Arts |
| Philosophy |
|
Theology
|
| Engineering & Technology |
Chemical Engineering |
| Civil Engineering |
| Computer Science |
| Electrical Engineering |
| Mechanical Engineering |
| Mining Engineering |
| Petroleum Engineering |
| Life Sciences & Medicine |
Agriculture |
| Anatomy |
| Biology |
| Dentistry |
| Medicine |
| Nursing |
| Pharmacy |
| Psychology |
| Veterinary Science |
| Natural Sciences |
Chemistry |
| Earth Sciences |
| Environmental Science |
| Geography |
| Geology |
| Geophysics |
| Materials Science |
| Mathematics |
| Physics |
| Social Sciences & Management |
Accounting and Finance |
| Anthropology |
| Business |
| Communication |
| Development Studies |
| Economics |
| Education |
| Hospitality |
| Law |
| Library Management |
| Politics |
| Social Policy |
| Sociology |
| Sports |
| Statistics |
