Aalto University ranked 3rd in Finland, 346th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 192 research topics. Aalto University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 52,546 academic publications and 1,423,720 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 77 notable alumni.
Aalto University ranked 2nd for Engineering in Finland and 348th in the World with 37,991 publications made and 1,061,086 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Telecommunications, Mechanical Engineering.
Aalto University ranked 2nd for Physics in Finland and 400th in the World with 33,231 publications made and 939,095 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Astrophysics and Astronomy.
Aalto University ranked 4th for Computer Science in Finland and 367th in the World with 27,699 publications made and 781,707 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Telecommunications, Computer Networking, Machine Learning, Computer Vision.
Aalto University ranked 6th for Chemistry in Finland and 651st in the World with 23,920 publications made and 696,125 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Nanotechnology.
Aalto University ranked 7th for Biology in Finland and 840th in the World with 21,795 publications made and 668,633 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Nanotechnology, Paleontology, Genetics, Neuroscience.
Aalto University ranked 4th for Environmental Science in Finland and 545th in the World with 21,743 publications made and 610,518 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.
Aalto University ranked 6th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Finland and 600th in the World with 20,986 publications made and 582,880 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Law, Sociology, History.
Aalto University ranked 4th for Mathematics in Finland and 375th in the World with 13,589 publications made and 380,257 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Blockchain and Cryptography, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Applied Mathematics, Math Teachers.
Aalto University ranked 2nd for Business in Finland and 279th in the World with 12,643 publications made and 351,774 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Management Information Systems, Project Management.
Aalto University ranked 7th for Psychology in Finland and 676th in the World with 8,921 publications made and 267,787 citations received. Main research topics: Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Psychiatry, Cognitive Science, Education Majors.
Aalto University ranked 3rd for Economics in Finland and 397th in the World with 6,769 publications made and 196,710 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Development Studies, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Environmental Economics, Investment Banking and Stock trading.
Aalto University ranked 3rd for Art & Design in Finland and 284th in the World with 5,911 publications made and 159,803 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Aesthetics, Computer Graphics, Multimedia.
Please note that our approach to subject rankings is based on scientific outputs and heavily biased on art-related topics towards institutions with computer science research profiles.
