The University of Arizona achieved notable placements in the 2026 Global Ranking of Academic Subjects by ShanghaiRanking Consultancy. This ranking assesses universities across 57 academic fields, including medical, life, natural and social sciences, and engineering.
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Library and Information Science: Ranked No. 4 globally and No. 3 in the United States. This program focuses on how information is organized and shared in libraries and digital archives. Catherine Brooks, the interim dean, emphasized the importance of sustaining this high ranking, noting it reflects the quality of faculty research and the program’s collaborative approach.
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Earth Sciences: Positioned at No. 3 among public universities, No. 7 in the U.S., and No. 16 globally. The program allows extensive research on environmental processes and human impact on the planet.
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Water Resources: Ranked No. 6 among public and U.S. universities, and No. 17 worldwide. The program emphasizes training in hydrology and atmospheric sciences and is associated with the Water Resources Research Center.
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Ecology: Within the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, it ranked No. 11 among public universities, No. 14 in the U.S., and No. 28 globally.
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Communication Studies: Offered by the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, it ranked No. 15 among public universities, No. 20 in the U.S., and No. 32 globally.
This recognition underscores the University of Arizona’s commitment to quality education and impactful research across various disciplines. For further details on the library and information science program, you can read more in this story from the College of Information Science.
