Chapter 12 highlights
Academic & Reputational Rankings
A Leading Public University
The University of Michigan continues to be one of the nation’s leading public universities, according to the methodology used by the U.S. News & World Report to produce its Best Colleges Rankings of National Undergraduate Universities.
Graduate program Rankings
102 U-M graduate-level programs are listed in the top ten in their fields by U.S. News & World Report.
US News & World Report
#3
U.S. Public University according to US News & World Report 2026 Best Colleges Rankings
Times higher education
The university is a top-25 institution globally according to the Times Higher Education World University Rankings.
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