History
Rutgers University-Newark’s roots date back to 1908, when the New Jersey Law School first opened its doors. That law school, along with four other educational institutions in Newark: Dana College, the Newark Institute of Arts & Sciences, the Seth Boyden School of Business, and the Mercer Beasley School of Law - formed a series of alliances over the years. A final merger in 1936 resulted in the establishment of the University of Newark.
Education
This is Rutgers University-Newark: Undergraduate, graduate and professional studies in the arts and humanities, life and physical sciences, business, social sciences, law, public affairs and criminal justice.
Research
At Rutgers University-Newark, we have a variety of centers and institutes, as well as academic departments, that help create new knowledge in a broad range of academic disciplines, provide top-quality education to our students, and share academic and intellectual resources with the citizens of New Jersey and beyond.
Short Courses
University Ranking
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2024
771 30
2023
801
2022
801
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2023
701
2022
-
2021
901
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2024
-
2023
598 2
2022
600
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
Student services
The mission of the Office of University-Community Partnerships is to serve as the nexus that connects Rutgers University–Newark students, faculty and staff to expand, create and promote reciprocal and mutually beneficial partnerships that support and align with the university’s strategic engagement priorities.
Housing services
First year undergraduate students and some newly admitted transfer students are typically assigned to Woodward Hall. These suite style accommodations are fully furnished non-cooking units with 3 double bedrooms, a living room, bathroom, and vanity area. Attached to Woodward Hall is Stonsby Commons, the main dining eatery for Woodward Hall residents.
Graduate student housing at 15 Washington Street Apartments includes the following apartment style units:
- Studio
- 2 bedroom / 1 bathroom
- 3 bedroom / 1 bathroom
- 3 bedroom / 2 bathroom
- 4 bedroom / 2 bathroom
Library services
John Cotton Dana Library (185 University Ave.) is the main library resource on campus, offering 600,000 books, bound periodicals and government publications, 600,000 items in micro-format, and 15,000 audiovisual items. As part of the Rutgers University Libraries, Dana Library has access to several thousand electronic journals in all academic disciplines.
Medical services
Maintaining and improving health and wellness is important for every individual in the university community – students as well as members of our faculty and staff. Rutgers University-Newark offers many services that address health and wellness, and everyone in our academic community is encouraged to use these resources.
Campus life
Thirty-one buildings, 38 acres of beautifully landscaped open spaces with an urban vibe, and nearly 12,000 undergraduate and graduate students, in the heart of the downtown of New Jersey's largest city. Rutgers University-Newark is all that as well as computer and science labs, smart classrooms, moot courtrooms, libraries, recreational facilities, residence halls, dining rooms, snack bars, and more. Thirty-one buildings seem like a lot; here’s a guide to what’s where.
Student clubs
The Paul Robeson Campus Center fosters holistic student development and provides quality services and conference experiences to both the campus and greater Newark. In all of our efforts we provide a place where people meet on a common ground to share their abilities, ideas, talents and interests as part of a global society.