The Autonomous University of Barcelona ranked 3rd in Spain, 210th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 229 research topics. The Autonomous University of Barcelona ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 128,400 academic publications and 3,563,678 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 225 notable alumni.
The Autonomous University of Barcelona ranked 2nd for Biology in Spain and 227th in the World with 71,611 publications made and 2,535,684 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Paleontology, Immunology, Neuroscience.
The Autonomous University of Barcelona ranked 3rd for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Spain and 96th in the World with 61,379 publications made and 1,399,819 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Sociology, Law, History.
The Autonomous University of Barcelona ranked 2nd for Medicine in Spain and 192nd in the World with 60,630 publications made and 2,093,509 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Surgery, Immunology, Radiology and Nuclear medicine.
The Autonomous University of Barcelona ranked 4th for Chemistry in Spain and 291st in the World with 49,640 publications made and 1,859,328 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Physical chemistry, Nanotechnology.
The Autonomous University of Barcelona ranked 3rd for Environmental Science in Spain and 219th in the World with 41,535 publications made and 1,352,370 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Oceanography.
The Autonomous University of Barcelona ranked 10th for Engineering in Spain and 349th in the World with 39,890 publications made and 1,300,815 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering.
The Autonomous University of Barcelona ranked 7th for Physics in Spain and 311th in the World with 39,154 publications made and 1,314,154 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Nuclear Physics.
The Autonomous University of Barcelona ranked 5th for Computer Science in Spain and 308th in the World with 38,070 publications made and 1,237,198 citations received. Main research topics: Neuroscience, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Bioinformatics and Computational biology, Telecommunications.
The Autonomous University of Barcelona ranked 2nd for Psychology in Spain and 207th in the World with 29,505 publications made and 957,920 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Child Psychology.
The Autonomous University of Barcelona ranked 4th for Mathematics in Spain and 254th in the World with 20,636 publications made and 660,269 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Math Teachers, Applied Mathematics, Blockchain and Cryptography.
The Autonomous University of Barcelona ranked 6th for Business in Spain and 326th in the World with 12,358 publications made and 332,344 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, International Business, Advertising.
The Autonomous University of Barcelona ranked 1st for Economics in Spain and 208th in the World with 11,459 publications made and 372,097 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, International Trade, International Economics.
The Autonomous University of Barcelona ranked 3rd for Art & Design in Spain and 231st in the World with 7,635 publications made and 157,165 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Aesthetics, Art History, Computer Graphics.
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.
