Rutgers SPAA Ranked #1 in the Nation, #6 in the World for Public Administration in the 2026 Global Ranking of Academic Subjects (GRAS) by ShanghaiRanking

Rutgers School of Public Affairs and Administration (SPAA) has once again been recognized as one of the world’s leading research institutions in public administration, ranking #1 in the nation and #6 in the world in the 2026 Global Ranking of Academic Subjects (GRAS) compiled by the ShanghaiRanking Consultancy. The GRAS identifies institutions that consistently produce a high volume of influential, high-quality research and ranks hundreds of institutions in the subject of public administration from around the world.

Conducted annually by the ShanghaiRanking Consultancy, an independent organization, the GRAS assesses more than 5,000 universities in 57 subjects across natural sciences, engineering, life sciences, medical sciences, and social sciences. The rankings consider research output, research influence, research quality, international collaboration, and international academic awards. They measure the performance of universities in relevant subjects, providing a score based on indicators such as the number of influential and top journal publications and citations, and international collaborations and awards. More information on the methodology can be found on the ShanghaiRanking website.