QS evaluates institutions across 5 broad faculty areas and 57 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 (New 2023 ) Modern Languages Music (New 2024)
Linguistics Performing Arts Philosophy Theology, Divinity & Religious Studies
Engineering & Technology
Engineering - Chemical
Engineering - Civil & Structural Engineering - General Computer Science & Information Systems Data Science (New 2023 ) Engineering - Electrical & Electronic Engineering - Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing Engineering - Mineral & Mining Engineering - Petroleum
Life Sciences & Medicine
Agriculture & Forestry
Anatomy & Physiology Biological Sciences Dentistry Medicine Nursing 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 Marketing (New 2023 ) Politics & International Studies Social Policy & Administration Social Work Sociology Sports-related Subjects Statistics & Operational Research
