Anna University ranked 18th in India, 1045th in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 151 research topics. Anna University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 35,134 academic publications and 596,674 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 11 notable alumni.
Anna University ranked 10th for Engineering in India and 437th in the World with 28,123 publications made and 503,610 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Chemical Engineering.
Anna University ranked 13th for Physics in India and 509th in the World with 22,954 publications made and 441,057 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Acoustical Engineering.
Anna University ranked 12th for Chemistry in India and 599th in the World with 20,441 publications made and 449,010 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Nanotechnology.
Anna University ranked 10th for Computer Science in India and 540th in the World with 17,688 publications made and 206,470 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Telecommunications, Computer Networking, Cyber Security.
Anna University ranked 20th for Biology in India and 866th in the World with 16,681 publications made and 360,802 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Nanotechnology, Genetics, Paleontology, Botany.
Anna University ranked 11th for Environmental Science in India and 609th in the World with 16,494 publications made and 340,103 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Ecology, Geography and Cartography, Paleontology, Environmental Management.
Anna University ranked 16th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in India and 1155th in the World with 9,845 publications made and 120,979 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Law, Linguistics, History.
Anna University ranked 13th for Mathematics in India and 666th in the World with 7,950 publications made and 102,752 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Blockchain and Cryptography, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Operations Research, Applied Mathematics.
Anna University ranked 11th for Business in India and 734th in the World with 5,544 publications made and 67,015 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Operations Research, Management Information Systems.
Anna University ranked 10th for Art & Design in India and 846th in the World with 2,133 publications made and 23,269 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Multimedia, Computer Graphics, Aesthetics.
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.