University Subject Rankings - 10 Most Viewed Subjects. Before the release of the new list of ranked subjects according to the QS World University Rankings by Subjects, which was supposed to be released by 2020, this article presents a list of the most common and popularly searched topics by readers as at 2019, according to the QS World University Rankings by Subjects system.
The
QS World University Rankings by Subjects, features 48 different subjects, and is probably one of the simplest ways to know which universities in your country or anywhere around the world, are the best for your desired subject or course. These courses are listed form the least common to the most common subjects amongst readers. They are;
10. Accounting & Finance
Accounting and
finance is one of the 15 courses within the field of social sciences & management in our rankings. This subject is the 10th most popular course amongst our readers, and this should not come as a shock to us because the course has a very strong level of vocational focus.
Last year, the number one University for this course was Harvard University situated in the United States and the probability of the university maintaining that same top spot when the rankings are released this year is very unlikely. In 2019 all the top universities offering this course where either from the United States or the United Kingdom.
9. Architecture
Over the years,
Architecture has gained popularity as a subject among readers, and it is practically the most popular arts and humanities course to be listed in the QS World University Rankings by Subject today. The university taking the number one spot of this course last year was UCL (University College London), located in London.
8. Arts & Humanities
Arts and Humanities is one of the five subject areas of study, and it has acquired much fame and popularity amongst readers over the years. Here is a list of courses that will be ranked within arts & humanities this year:
1. Archaeology
2. Architecture / Built Environment
3. Art & Design
4. Classics & Ancient History
5. ENL (English Language & Literature)
6. History
7. Linguistics
8. Modern Languages
9. Performing Arts
10. Philosophy
11. Theology, Divinity & Religious Studies
In 2019 the
Oxford University claimed the number one spot in the rankings of arts & humanities courses.
7. Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing Engineering
Basically, five different aspects of engineering are included in the subject rankings system, but only three of these five courses have made its way to be listed among the favorites of these readers. They are mechanical, aeronautical & manufacturing engineering.
Studying any of these courses is the ideal path to take if one aims to achieve any engineering role in aerospace, the automotive industry and many other production sectors in the country. Last year, the best university in the world for studying mechanical, aeronautical & manufacturing engineering was MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology), as well as four other American Universities which also made the top 10 list.
6. Law
Law is practically one of the major courses out there with a strong career focus, and it has successfully piqued the interest of our readers in the ranking system. It doesn't matter if you are interested in studying
law as a major in the undergraduate level or if you intend to do a course switch at the postgraduate level, but rather the position of this subject in the ranking system should be a useful source of information to you, which can inevitably affect your decision. Luckily, this prestigious course of study claims the number 6 position of popular courses amongst readers according the QS World Universities Rankings by Subject. Havard university was ranked number one amongst all university listed by the QS rankings system.
5. Economics & Econometrics
Economics and econometrics is actually a course studied at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels of education, where prospective students are thought and made understand how the global financial systems market works, and how it affects the government, economy, and society at large.
Seven of the top 10 Universities capable of impacting this knowledge to students are located in the United States, with Havard University taking the number one position.
4. Medicine
The importance of doctors and well trained medical personnels, including nurses in society today, cannot be overemphasized. Is no wonder why most individuals are interested in taking up career paths that are related to the field of medicine. It also helps to know that the salary and stipends received by these Medical personnels from the government is quite appealing. Last year, Havard University was ranked the best university to study medicine in the world, taking the number one position ahead of Oxford and Cambridge university.
3. Business & Management Studies
Among the top three subjects to attract the interest of readers as a potential course of study in universities, business & management studies claimed the number 3 position. For individuals interested in taking up this course at the master's level, they should consult the
QS Business Masters Rankings 2020.
The QS Business Masters Rankings evaluates specific postgraduate degree programs offered at top universities all around the world. Furthermore, this master's ranking system prioritizes four major specializations of study, which are: finance, management, marketing and business analytics. Last year Havard University was ranked the best university to study this subject.
So, if you're in search for information on undergraduate study or just an overview of how well a university performs for business & management courses, then the subject rankings should be your best bet. However, if you want more information about specific postgraduate specializations in business and management, then click here for more information.
2. Computer Science & Information Systems
Taking second place of the most-popular subject amongst readers last year is the computer science & information systems. This is not so shocking because it is basically one of the fastest-growing course of study around the world today. Individuals interested in working for big technological firms and companies, or who are so much involved with the concept of technology and science, ranging from AI (Artificial Intelligence), to data processing and management, then this is the subject for you.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) took the number one spot last year as the best university to study this course. Institutions from Europe and Asia were also listed among the top 20 universities to study this course.
1. Engineering & Technology
Taking the number one spot in this list is Engineering and Technology. This field of study encompasses five distinct branches of engineering and computer sciences which took second place on this list. Below is the complete list of all engineering & technology subjects;
1. Computer Science & Information Systems
2. Chemical Engineering
3. Civil & Structural Engineering
4. Electrical & Electronic Engineering
5. Mechanical Engineering
6. Mineral & Mining Engineering
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), was the best university to study this broad subject area overall, while
Stanford University and ETH Zurich came in second and third place respectively, last year.
Whether or not these universities will still hold the same positions this year or if these subjects will continue to be among the popular subjects amongst our readers is entirely under speculation. Be sure to check this website again this year as the new list will be released by Mac 2020.