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Howard University

Howard University - Main Campus, Washington D.C. United States

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About Howard University

Founded in 1867, Howard University is a private, research university comprised of 13 schools and colleges. Students pursue studies in more than 120 areas leading to undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees. To date, Howard has awarded more than 120,...
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Founded in 1867, Howard University is a private, research university comprised of 13 schools and colleges. Students pursue studies in more than 120 areas leading to undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees. To date, Howard has awarded more than 120,000 degrees in the arts, the sciences, and the humanities. The historic main campus sits on a hilltop in Northwest Washington blocks from the storied U Street and Howard Theatre. We are two miles from the U.S. Capitol where many students intern, and scores of alumni shape national and foreign policy. Howard is a leader in STEM fields. The National Science Foundation has ranked Howard as the top producer of African-American undergraduates who later earn science and engineering doctoral degrees.

About Howard University

Founded in 1867, Howard University is a private, research university comprised of 13 schools and colleges. Students pursue studies in more than 120 areas leading to undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees. To date, Howard has awarded more than 120,...
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Founded in 1867, Howard University is a private, research university comprised of 13 schools and colleges. Students pursue studies in more than 120 areas leading to undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees. To date, Howard has awarded more than 120,000 degrees in the arts, the sciences, and the humanities. The historic main campus sits on a hilltop in Northwest Washington blocks from the storied U Street and Howard Theatre. We are two miles from the U.S. Capitol where many students intern, and scores of alumni shape national and foreign policy. Howard is a leader in STEM fields. The National Science Foundation has ranked Howard as the top producer of African-American undergraduates who later earn science and engineering doctoral degrees.

Available programmes

Arts and Humanities (25)

Bachelor of Architecture

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Bachelor of Arts in Art History

Bachelor of Arts in Art History

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Bachelor of Arts in English

Bachelor of Arts in English

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Bachelor of Arts in Fashion Design

Bachelor of Arts in Fashion Design

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Bachelor of Arts in History

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Bachelor of Arts in Interior Design

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Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy

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Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting

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Bachelor of Fine Arts in Ceramics

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Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance

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Bachelor of Fine Arts in Design

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Bachelor of Fine Arts in Electronic Studio

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Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre

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Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting

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Bachelor of Fine Arts in Photography

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Bachelor of Fine Arts in Sculpture

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Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Arts Administration

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Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Technology

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Bachelor of Music in Music Education - Instrument

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Bachelor of Music in Music Education - Organ

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Bachelor of Music in Music Education - Piano

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Bachelor of Music in Music Education - Voice

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Bachelor of Music in Performance - Instrumental

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Bachelor of Music in Performance - Piano

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Bachelor of Music in Performance - Voice

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Business and Management (4)

Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting

Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting

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Bachelor of Business Administration in International Business

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Bachelor of Business Administration in Management

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Bachelor of Science in Mathematics - Actuarial Science

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Engineering and Technology (7)

Bachelor of Business Administration in Information Systems

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Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering

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Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

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Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering

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Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

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Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

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Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

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Life Sciences and Medicine (2)

Bachelor of Science in Biology

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Bachelor of Science in Psychology

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Natural Sciences (7)

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry

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Bachelor of Science in Mathematics - Applied Mathematics

Bachelor of Science in Mathematics - Applied Mathematics

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Bachelor of Science in Mathematics - Computer Science

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Bachelor of Science in Mathematics - Mathematics Education

Bachelor of Science in Mathematics - Mathematics Education

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Bachelor of Science in Mathematics - Pure Mathematics

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Bachelor of Science in Physics - Applied Physics

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Bachelor of Science in Physics - Professional Physics

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Social Sciences and Management (4)

Bachelor of Arts in Economics

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Bachelor of Arts in Political Science

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Bachelor of Business Administration in Supply Chain Management

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Bachelor of Science in Human Development

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University information

Total students

11,995

UG students

77%

PG students

23%

International students

590

UG students

71%

PG students

29%

Total faculty staff

1,245

Domestic staff

100%

Int'l staff

0%

Rankings & Ratings

Howard University is one of the top private universities in Washington D.C., United States. It is ranked #1001-1200 in QS World University Rankings 2025.

#1001-1200
QS World University Rankings
#551-600
QS WUR Ranking By Subject
#1121-1140
QS Sustainability Ranking
#83
US UNI (universities)

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2012
#501- 550
2014
#601-650
2015
#601-650
2016
#651-700
2017
#551-600
2018
#551-600
2019
#501-510
2020
#581-590
2021
#651-700
2022
#651-700
2023
#751-800
2024
#1001-1200
2025
#1001-1200

Ranking criteria

Academic Reputation

7

Citations per Faculty

3

Employment Outcomes

18.8

Employer Reputation

9.2

Faculty Student Ratio

38.9

International Faculty Ratio

1.1

International Research Network

31.9

International Student Ratio

4.1

Sustainability

1.1

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#1001-1200
QS World University Rankings
#551-600
QS WUR Ranking By Subject
#1121-1140
QS Sustainability Ranking
#83
US UNI (universities)

QS World University Rankings

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Data

2012
#501- 550
2014
#601-650
2015
#601-650
2016
#651-700
2017
#551-600
2018
#551-600
2019
#501-510
2020
#581-590
2021
#651-700
2022
#651-700
2023
#751-800
2024
#1001-1200
2025
#1001-1200

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Campus locations

Campus Name

Howard University - Main Campus Campus

Howard University - Main Campus Campus

Howard University - Main Campus Campus

2400 Sixth Street NW

Washington D.C.

US

20059

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