Brandeis University

🇺🇸 United States of America 4-Year University

Global #301 United States of America #94

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Institution Info

Founded: 1948
Type: 4-Year University
Students: 5,800 students
Faculty: 1,985
Endowment: $1.1B
Website: https://www.brandeis.edu/

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Brandeis University is a higher education institution in United States of America, founded in 1948. It is among the world's top 500 universities. The university has approximately 5,800 students, an endowment of $1.1B, a member of Global C-Tier (World 301-500) and Association of American Universities (AAU).

Rankings

Source	Year	Rank	Score
QS	2026	QS #741 · Ranked	—
THE	2026	THE #445 · Ranked	48.13
UNIRANKS	2026	UniRanks #301 · Ranked	87.88
ARWU	2025	ARWU #301 · Ranked	—

Research Output via OpenAlex

627

h-index

5,270,489

Citations

35,162

Publications

57,084

i10-index

3.66

Mean Citedness

Tier Memberships

Global C-Tier (World 301-500) Association of American Universities (AAU)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Brandeis University's global ranking?

Brandeis University is ranked #301 globally according to the UniRanks aggregated ranking. Within United States of America, it holds the #94 position.

When was Brandeis University founded?

Brandeis University was founded in 1948, making it 78 years old. It is one of the established institutions in United States of America.

How many students attend Brandeis University?

Brandeis University has a student body of approximately 5,800 students. The student-to-faculty ratio is approximately 2:1.

What is Brandeis University's research output?

Brandeis University has produced 35,162 research publications with 5,270,489 total citations and an h-index of 627, according to OpenAlex data.

What is Brandeis University's endowment?

Brandeis University has an endowment of approximately $1.1B USD. University endowments fund financial aid, research, faculty positions, and campus development.