Aarhus University ranked 2nd in Denmark, 101st in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 100 across 89 research topics. Aarhus University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 218,917 academic publications and 5,135,070 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 110 notable alumni.
Aarhus University ranked 2nd for Biology in Denmark and 132nd in the World with 102,856 publications made and 3,466,053 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Paleontology, Neuroscience, Botany.
Aarhus University ranked 2nd for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Denmark and 38th in the World with 94,532 publications made and 2,032,290 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Sociology, Law, History.
Aarhus University ranked 2nd for Environmental Science in Denmark and 60th in the World with 80,005 publications made and 2,186,383 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Oceanography.
Aarhus University ranked 3rd for Chemistry in Denmark and 146th in the World with 77,320 publications made and 2,772,353 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Environmental Chemistry, Physical chemistry.
Aarhus University ranked 2nd for Medicine in Denmark and 158th in the World with 71,391 publications made and 2,375,184 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Surgery, Public Health, Immunology.
Aarhus University ranked 3rd for Engineering in Denmark and 171st in the World with 66,796 publications made and 2,004,885 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering.
Aarhus University ranked 3rd for Physics in Denmark and 154th in the World with 66,529 publications made and 2,109,934 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Nuclear Physics.
Aarhus University ranked 2nd for Computer Science in Denmark and 133rd in the World with 59,901 publications made and 1,805,903 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Machine Learning, Bioinformatics and Computational biology, Computer Vision.
Aarhus University ranked 2nd for Psychology in Denmark and 137th in the World with 38,739 publications made and 1,130,395 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Cognitive Science, Child Psychology.
Aarhus University ranked 2nd for Mathematics in Denmark and 110th in the World with 29,666 publications made and 902,020 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Math Teachers, Blockchain and Cryptography, Applied Mathematics.
Aarhus University ranked 1st for Business in Denmark and 93rd in the World with 22,828 publications made and 555,230 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Management Information Systems, Advertising.
Aarhus University ranked 2nd for Economics in Denmark and 73rd in the World with 19,388 publications made and 518,718 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Political Economy, International Trade.
Aarhus University ranked 2nd for Art & Design in Denmark and 63rd in the World with 15,914 publications made and 311,384 citations received. Main research topics: Literature, Fashion Design, Aesthetics, Art History, Creative Writing.
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.
