Central European University ranked 8th in Hungary, 1593rd in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 49 research topics. Central European University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 5,566 academic publications and 68,301 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 47 notable alumni.
Central European University ranked 7th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Hungary and 1419th in the World with 4,566 publications made and 56,879 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Philosophy, Sociology, History.
Central European University ranked 11th for Environmental Science in Hungary and 2603rd in the World with 2,045 publications made and 29,464 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Geology, Paleontology, Environmental Management.
Central European University ranked 5th for Economics in Hungary and 975th in the World with 2,038 publications made and 35,308 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Development Studies, Political Economy, International Trade, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics.
Central European University ranked 13th for Computer Science in Hungary and 2538th in the World with 1,680 publications made and 30,296 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Cognitive Science, Neuroscience, Cyber Security.
Central European University ranked 8th for Business in Hungary and 1661st in the World with 1,607 publications made and 24,554 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Management, International Business, International Trade, Public Policy / Administration.
Central European University ranked 15th for Biology in Hungary and 3791st in the World with 1,360 publications made and 18,022 citations received. Main research topics: Paleontology, Neuroscience, Genetics, Biochemistry, Evolutionary Biology.
Central European University ranked 15th for Physics in Hungary and 3325th in the World with 1,246 publications made and 21,236 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Acoustical Engineering, Materials Science, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Optical Engineering.
Central European University ranked 8th for Psychology in Hungary and 2317th in the World with 1,176 publications made and 21,596 citations received. Main research topics: Social Psychology, Cognitive Science, Neuroscience, Psychiatry, Child Psychology.
Central European University ranked 15th for Engineering in Hungary and 3673rd in the World with 1,149 publications made and 17,788 citations received. Main research topics: Acoustical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering.
Central European University ranked 9th for Mathematics in Hungary and 2228th in the World with 1,001 publications made and 22,392 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Math Teachers.
Central European University ranked 6th for Art & Design in Hungary and 1362nd in the World with 920 publications made and 13,519 citations received. Main research topics: Literature, Aesthetics, Fashion Design, Art History, 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.
