The Autonomous University of Barcelona ranked 3rd in Spain, 226th in the global 2025 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 124,740 academic publications and 3,332,695 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 203 notable alumni.
The Autonomous University of Barcelona ranked 2nd for Biology in Spain and 226th in the World with 69,368 publications made and 2,378,579 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 59,995 publications made and 1,310,201 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Sociology, Law, History.
The Autonomous University of Barcelona ranked 2nd for Medicine in Spain and 196th in the World with 58,362 publications made and 1,953,011 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 284th in the World with 48,427 publications made and 1,760,560 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 218th in the World with 40,470 publications made and 1,267,495 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Oceanography.
The Autonomous University of Barcelona ranked 10th for Engineering in Spain and 343rd in the World with 39,010 publications made and 1,233,420 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 310th in the World with 38,232 publications made and 1,240,642 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 306th in the World with 37,067 publications made and 1,162,526 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 211th in the World with 28,506 publications made and 897,895 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 20,293 publications made and 628,920 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 330th in the World with 12,141 publications made and 302,809 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, International Business, Advertising.
The Autonomous University of Barcelona ranked 1st for Economics in Spain and 205th in the World with 11,222 publications made and 343,265 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 228th in the World with 7,486 publications made and 146,734 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.
