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QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026 announced

The results of one of the most prestigious university rankings in the world – the QS World University Rankings by Subject – have been announced. In 2026, the Jagiellonian University was classified in 27 disciplines, three more than in the previous year, divided into five main research areas. Once again, Library and Information Management were ranked the highest. Strong results were also achieved in Philosophy, Modern Languages and Linguistics.

The QS World University Rankings are prepared by the British company Quacquarelli Symonds, which publishes materials devoted to education and studying abroad. The aim of the ranking is to help prospective students identify leading universities in their chosen field. The listing covers 55 disciplines across five main areas: arts and humanities, engineering and technology, natural sciences, exact sciences and social sciences and management.

This year’s subject ranking includes more than 1,900 institutions. The evaluation takes into account academic reputation, employer opinion, citation rates, the Hirsch index and the IRN index, which assesses the longevity of a university’s international research collaboration.

This year, the Jagiellonian University was ranked in 27 disciplines:

Arts and Humanities (overall classification: =162)