Adelphi Earns Global Recognition for Education, Psychology and Social Sciences
Garden City, NY (11/06/2023) — For the first time ever, Adelphi University was ranked in the Times Higher Education (THE) 2024 World University Rankings by Subject. Three of the University's subject areas were included: education, psychology and social sciences.
THE's 11 subject rankings use similar performance indicators-including learning and research environments, research quality and international outlook--as the overall World University Rankings 2024-a list of premier global universities that included Adelphi for the first time this year.
"Following our Momentum 2 strategic plan, Adelphi has worked diligently to enhance our distinction in core four academic areas-including some of the disciplines these rankings recognize us for," says Christopher Storm, PhD, provost and executive vice president. "We are pleased to see that our efforts are also being recognized by these highly respected global rankings."
Education
In Education, Adelphi ranked in the 401-500 range out of 703 institutions around the world that are leading in the disciplines of education, teacher training and academic studies in education. Only 124 American universities and just five in New York State were ranked this year.
Psychology
In Psychology, Adelphi ranked in the 501-600 range. This year's list highlights universities specializing in several areas of psychology, including education, sport, business animal and clinical psychology. Adelphi joins 621 other universities, including 150 American institutions and just 10 in New York State.
Social Sciences
In the Social Sciences subject category--comprising communications and media studies, politics and international studies, sociology and geography--Adelphi ranked 801+ and was one of 155 universities in the U.S. and one of 11 in New York State ranked for this subject. This year's list included 997 universities from around the world.
See more information about Adelphi's awards and recognitions, including double-digit surges in the 2024 U.S. News & World Report rankings.
About Adelphi: A modern metropolitan university with a personalized approach to higher learning
Adelphi University, New York, is a highly awarded, nationally ranked, powerfully connected doctoral research university dedicated to transforming students' lives through small classes with world-class faculty, hands-on learning and innovative ways to support academic and career success. Adelphi offers exceptional liberal arts and sciences programs and professional training at the undergraduate and graduate level with particular strength in our Core Four-Arts and Humanities, STEM and Social Sciences, the Business and Education Professions, and Health and Wellness.
Recognized as a Best College by U.S. News & World Report, Adelphi is Long Island's oldest private coeducational university. It serves more than 7,250 students at its beautiful main campus in Garden City, New York-just 23 miles from New York City's cultural and internship opportunities-and at dynamic learning hubs in Manhattan, the Hudson Valley and Suffolk County, as well as online.
More than 119,000 Adelphi graduates have gained the skills to thrive professionally as active, engaged citizens, making their mark on the University, their communities, and the world.
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For the first time ever, Adelphi University was ranked in the Times Higher Education (THE) 2024 World University Rankings by Subject.