Charles University ranked 1st in the Czech Republic, 143rd in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 216 research topics. Charles University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 123,056 academic publications and 2,961,661 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 955 notable alumni.
Charles University ranked 1st for Biology in the Czech Republic and 263rd in the World with 77,711 publications made and 2,100,341 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Paleontology, Immunology, Oncology and Cancer research.
Charles University ranked 1st for Chemistry in the Czech Republic and 314th in the World with 64,159 publications made and 1,667,540 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Physical chemistry, Nanotechnology.
Charles University ranked 1st for Medicine in the Czech Republic and 244th in the World with 58,486 publications made and 1,655,246 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Surgery, Immunology, Psychiatry, Radiology and Nuclear medicine.
Charles University ranked 1st for Physics in the Czech Republic and 351st in the World with 52,834 publications made and 1,240,975 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nuclear Physics, Astrophysics and Astronomy.
Charles University ranked 1st for Engineering in the Czech Republic and 411th in the World with 49,948 publications made and 1,142,925 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Nanotechnology.
Charles University ranked 1st for Environmental Science in the Czech Republic and 349th in the World with 42,757 publications made and 1,052,289 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Paleontology, Ecology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.
Charles University ranked 1st for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the Czech Republic and 391st in the World with 39,579 publications made and 893,746 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Sociology, Linguistics, Law.
Charles University ranked 1st for Computer Science in the Czech Republic and 414th in the World with 35,463 publications made and 859,014 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Bioinformatics and Computational biology, Machine Learning, Telecommunications.
Charles University ranked 1st for Psychology in the Czech Republic and 322nd in the World with 23,588 publications made and 593,412 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Child Psychology, Cognitive Science.
Charles University ranked 1st for Mathematics in the Czech Republic and 364th in the World with 17,956 publications made and 457,902 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Applied Mathematics, Math Teachers, Blockchain and Cryptography.
Charles University ranked 1st for Business in the Czech Republic and 491st in the World with 10,049 publications made and 189,553 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Management, Marketing, International Business, International Trade.
Charles University ranked 1st for Economics in the Czech Republic and 322nd in the World with 9,539 publications made and 191,689 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Development Studies, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, International Trade, International Economics.
Charles University ranked 1st for Art & Design in the Czech Republic and 356th in the World with 6,550 publications made and 98,519 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Aesthetics, Computer Graphics, Art History.
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.
