Columbia University ranked 7th in the United States, 9th in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 10 across 46 research topics. Columbia University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 352,589 academic publications and 17,252,102 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 4,127 notable alumni.
Columbia University ranked 15th for Biology in the United States and 20th in the World with 190,485 publications made and 11,147,522 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Neuroscience, Paleontology, Immunology.
Columbia University ranked 13th for Medicine in the United States and 15th in the World with 178,455 publications made and 9,589,374 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Surgery, Public Health, Immunology.
Columbia University ranked 6th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 10th in the World with 157,367 publications made and 6,872,831 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, History.
Columbia University ranked 14th for Computer Science in the United States and 18th in the World with 138,490 publications made and 7,260,029 citations received. Main research topics: Neuroscience, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Telecommunications, Computer Vision.
Columbia University ranked 16th for Chemistry in the United States and 23rd in the World with 136,501 publications made and 8,329,987 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Nanotechnology, Physical chemistry.
Columbia University ranked 22nd for Engineering in the United States and 38th in the World with 119,042 publications made and 6,033,594 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering.
Columbia University ranked 19th for Physics in the United States and 31st in the World with 118,460 publications made and 6,226,320 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Nuclear Physics.
Columbia University ranked 8th for Psychology in the United States and 10th in the World with 106,942 publications made and 5,940,968 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Child Psychology.
Columbia University ranked 15th for Environmental Science in the United States and 22nd in the World with 101,613 publications made and 5,012,553 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Oceanography.
Columbia University ranked 10th for Mathematics in the United States and 13th in the World with 68,554 publications made and 3,529,922 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Math Teachers, Applied Mathematics, Blockchain and Cryptography.
Columbia University ranked 7th for Economics in the United States and 8th in the World with 46,495 publications made and 2,206,091 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Political Economy, Investment Banking and Stock trading.
Columbia University ranked 10th for Business in the United States and 11th in the World with 45,646 publications made and 2,186,054 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Accounting, Advertising.
Columbia University ranked 10th for Art & Design in the United States and 14th in the World with 25,122 publications made and 890,953 citations received. Main research topics: Literature, Fashion Design, 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.
