U.S. News & World Report has named the top universities in the world and Augusta University is in the top half of more than 2,000 ranked universities.

The ninth-annual ranking considered a variety of factors including the school’s academic research and reputation for undergraduate and graduate programs.

U.S. News analyzed data and metrics provided by global analytics company Clarivate. Those metrics included student-to faculty ratio, education and education research, number of degrees awarded, and several other research performance indicators.   

“To be featured in the top half of universities worldwide is a significant achievement for Augusta University and speaks to our broad-based strength,” said Augusta University President Brooks A. Keel, PhD.

“I always say that we have world-class students, faculty and staff here at Augusta University, and this recognition only adds credence to that. Everything we do at this institution is grounded on caring for our patients and providing our students with the absolute best state-of-the-art education and training opportunities. This is an incredible time for our university.”

Earlier this year the Hull Online MBA in the Hull College of Business was ranked No. 1 in the nation by College Consensus. The university was also named to the 2022 Best for Vets: Colleges list by Military Times.

AU is one of seven Georgia schools included in the list that spans 95 countries represented.