The Catholic University of Lyon ranked 94th in France, 2431st in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 36 research topics. The Catholic University of Lyon ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 11,079 academic publications and 50,992 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 10 notable alumni.
The Catholic University of Lyon ranked 36th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in France and 906th in the World with 8,761 publications made and 41,041 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Sociology, Law, History.
The Catholic University of Lyon ranked 79th for Computer Science in France and 2505th in the World with 2,153 publications made and 24,860 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Machine Learning, Cognitive Science, Computational Linguistics.
The Catholic University of Lyon ranked 89th for Environmental Science in France and 2899th in the World with 2,024 publications made and 19,623 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Paleontology, Ecology, Earth science and Geophysics.
The Catholic University of Lyon ranked 99th for Biology in France and 3820th in the World with 1,499 publications made and 19,559 citations received. Main research topics: Paleontology, Neuroscience, Genetics, Biochemistry, Botany.
The Catholic University of Lyon ranked 104th for Engineering in France and 3453rd in the World with 1,450 publications made and 18,292 citations received. Main research topics: Mechanical Engineering, Acoustical Engineering, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Computer Networking.
The Catholic University of Lyon ranked 61st for Psychology in France and 2601st in the World with 1,252 publications made and 16,750 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Cognitive Science, Child Psychology.
The Catholic University of Lyon ranked 77th for Business in France and 2411th in the World with 991 publications made and 14,067 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Management Information Systems, Project Management.
The Catholic University of Lyon ranked 52nd for Art & Design in France and 1566th in the World with 891 publications made and 7,554 citations received. Main research topics: Literature, Fashion Design, Art History, Aesthetics, 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.
The Catholic University of Lyon ranked 95th for Mathematics in France and 3004th in the World with 832 publications made and 12,079 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Math Teachers.
The Catholic University of Lyon ranked 75th for Economics in France and 2447th in the World with 724 publications made and 8,085 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Development Studies, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics.
