Columbia University ranked 7th in the United States, 7th in the global 2024 rating, and scored in the TOP 10 across 43 research topics. Columbia University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 301,876 academic publications and 12,713,034 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 3,922 notable alumni.
Columbia University ranked 15th for Biology in the United States and 20th in the World with 168,761 publications made and 8,616,157 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 156,947 publications made and 7,247,949 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 9th in the World with 136,321 publications made and 4,892,580 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, History.
Columbia University ranked 17th for Chemistry in the United States and 24th in the World with 122,496 publications made and 6,582,911 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Nanotechnology, Physical chemistry.
Columbia University ranked 13th for Computer Science in the United States and 17th in the World with 122,435 publications made and 5,378,183 citations received. Main research topics: Neuroscience, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Telecommunications, Computer Vision.
Columbia University ranked 19th for Engineering in the United States and 35th in the World with 105,405 publications made and 4,585,091 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering.
Columbia University ranked 20th for Physics in the United States and 32nd in the World with 103,781 publications made and 4,710,519 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Nuclear Physics.
Columbia University ranked 9th for Psychology in the United States and 11th in the World with 95,188 publications made and 4,423,478 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 88,074 publications made and 3,681,027 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 62,019 publications made and 2,638,473 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Math Teachers, Applied Mathematics, Blockchain and Cryptography.
Columbia University ranked 5th for Economics in the United States and 6th in the World with 40,527 publications made and 1,516,127 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Political Economy, Investment Banking and Stock trading.
Columbia University ranked 11th for Business in the United States and 12th in the World with 40,152 publications made and 1,534,995 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Accounting, Advertising.
Columbia University ranked 12th for Art & Design in the United States and 16th in the World with 21,762 publications made and 603,105 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.
