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Vanderbilt University, Nashville United States

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# 265QS World University Rankings

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About Vanderbilt University

Commodore Cornelius Vanderbilt had a vision of a place that would contribute to strengthening the ties that should exist between all sections of our country when he gave a million dollars to create a university in 1873. Today, that vision has been realized in Vanderbilt, an internationally recognized research university in Nashville, Tennessee, with strong partnerships among its 10 schools, neighboring institutions and the community.Vanderbilt offers undergraduate programs in the liberal arts and sciences, engineering, music, education and human development, as well as a full range of graduate and professional degrees. The combination of cutting edge research, liberal arts and a distinguished medical center creates an invigorating atmosphere where students tailor their education to meet their goals and researchers collaborate to solve complex problems affecting our health, culture and society. Vanderbilt provides a gateway to greatness, drawing the best and brightest students from across the nation and around the world. Vanderbilt alumni can be found in Congress, on the judicial bench, heading corporations, conducting innovative medical research, writing for and appearing on the stage and screen, and playing in the NFL.An independent, privately supported university, Vanderbilt is the largest private employer in Middle Tennessee and the second largest private employer based in the state.

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About Vanderbilt University

Commodore Cornelius Vanderbilt had a vision of a place that would contribute to strengthening the ties that should exist between all sections of our country when he gave a million dollars to create a university in 1873. Today, that vision has been realized in Vanderbilt, an internationally recognized research university in Nashville, Tennessee, with strong partnerships among its 10 schools, neighboring institutions and the community.Vanderbilt offers undergraduate programs in the liberal arts and sciences, engineering, music, education and human development, as well as a full range of graduate and professional degrees. The combination of cutting edge research, liberal arts and a distinguished medical center creates an invigorating atmosphere where students tailor their education to meet their goals and researchers collaborate to solve complex problems affecting our health, culture and society. Vanderbilt provides a gateway to greatness, drawing the best and brightest students from across the nation and around the world. Vanderbilt alumni can be found in Congress, on the judicial bench, heading corporations, conducting innovative medical research, writing for and appearing on the stage and screen, and playing in the NFL.An independent, privately supported university, Vanderbilt is the largest private employer in Middle Tennessee and the second largest private employer based in the state.

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University information

Bachelor

1460+
3.7+
7+
100+
130+

Master

688+
3.3+
7+
95+
130+

13,065
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45%
2,514
50.8%
49.2%
3,533
79%
21%

Cost of Living

Accommodation
$13,150
Food
$4,720
Transport
$640
Utilities
$3,630

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Rankings & Ratings

Vanderbilt University is one of the top Private not for Profit universities in Nashville, United States. It is ranked #265 in QS World University Rankings 2027.

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QS World University Rankings

  • 2015
    #=182
  • 2016
    #=216
  • 2017
    #=203
  • 2018
    #212
  • 2019
    #=195
  • 2020
    #200
  • 2021
    #187
  • 2022
    #218
  • 2023
    #199
  • 2024
    #261
  • 2025
    #248
  • 2026
    #250
  • 2027
    #265
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QS World University Rankings

  • 2015
    #=182
  • 2016
    #=216
  • 2017
    #=203
  • 2018
    #212
  • 2019
    #=195
  • 2020
    #200
  • 2021
    #187
  • 2022
    #218
  • 2023
    #199
  • 2024
    #261
  • 2025
    #248
  • 2026
    #250
  • 2027
    #265
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