University of Rochester QS #236

Americas · Rochester, United States of America · startup-ecosystem tier 3 · website

Founded in 1850 by Baptists in upstate New York, the University of Rochester grew into a private research university renowned for its medical center, optics program, and the Eastman School of Music.

QS scores

Academic reputation	27.1
Employer reputation	32.4
Employment outcomes	51.2
Overall (QS)	51.9

Focus areas

engineering

Key programs

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Internship paths

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Startup ecosystem

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Source

Ranking data: QS World University Rankings 2026.

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