The Ben-Gurion University of the Negev ranked 5th in Israel, 406th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 230 research topics. The Ben-Gurion University of the Negev ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 86,893 academic publications and 2,186,607 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 93 notable alumni.
The Ben-Gurion University of the Negev ranked 5th for Biology in Israel and 332nd in the World with 46,706 publications made and 1,401,596 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Paleontology, Neuroscience, Botany.
The Ben-Gurion University of the Negev ranked 5th for Engineering in Israel and 275th in the World with 43,618 publications made and 1,092,795 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering.
The Ben-Gurion University of the Negev ranked 5th for Physics in Israel and 276th in the World with 41,788 publications made and 983,296 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Nuclear Physics.
The Ben-Gurion University of the Negev ranked 5th for Chemistry in Israel and 347th in the World with 40,040 publications made and 1,124,537 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Physical chemistry, Nanotechnology.
The Ben-Gurion University of the Negev ranked 4th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Israel and 303rd in the World with 34,658 publications made and 859,579 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Law, Sociology, History.
The Ben-Gurion University of the Negev ranked 5th for Computer Science in Israel and 256th in the World with 34,134 publications made and 899,007 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Machine Learning, Telecommunications, Computer Networking.
The Ben-Gurion University of the Negev ranked 5th for Medicine in Israel and 331st in the World with 33,574 publications made and 982,978 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Surgery, Public Health, Immunology.
The Ben-Gurion University of the Negev ranked 4th for Environmental Science in Israel and 283rd in the World with 32,547 publications made and 908,537 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Paleontology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.
The Ben-Gurion University of the Negev ranked 3rd for Psychology in Israel and 270th in the World with 20,071 publications made and 600,308 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Cognitive Science, Clinical Psychology.
The Ben-Gurion University of the Negev ranked 4th for Mathematics in Israel and 263rd in the World with 18,173 publications made and 435,980 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Applied Mathematics, Blockchain and Cryptography, Math Teachers.
The Ben-Gurion University of the Negev ranked 4th for Business in Israel and 318th in the World with 11,365 publications made and 275,034 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Operations Research, Advertising.
The Ben-Gurion University of the Negev ranked 4th for Economics in Israel and 313th in the World with 8,257 publications made and 196,028 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Political Economy, Actuarial Science.
The Ben-Gurion University of the Negev ranked 4th for Art & Design in Israel and 228th in the World with 6,387 publications made and 152,858 citations received. Main research topics: Literature, Fashion Design, Aesthetics, Computer Graphics, Art History.
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