ICESI University ranked 19th in Colombia, 2884th in the global 2024 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 13 research topics. ICESI University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 3,834 academic publications and 18,809 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of notable alumni.
Jump to topical rankings below
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences rankings
ICESI University ranked 25th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Colombia and 2134th in the World with 2,562 publications made and 11,102 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Law, Sociology, History.
ICESI University
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Publications & Citations
| Year | Liberal Arts & Social Sciences publications | Liberal Arts & Social Sciences citations |
| 1991 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | 5 | 0 |
| 1999 | 9 | 0 |
| 2000 | 22 | 0 |
| 2001 | 24 | 0 |
| 2002 | 16 | 0 |
| 2003 | 23 | 0 |
| 2004 | 20 | 3 |
| 2005 | 15 | 4 |
| 2006 | 43 | 16 |
| 2007 | 21 | 14 |
| 2008 | 36 | 35 |
| 2009 | 31 | 42 |
| 2010 | 87 | 51 |
| 2011 | 126 | 110 |
| 2012 | 125 | 109 |
| 2013 | 105 | 159 |
| 2014 | 116 | 230 |
| 2015 | 144 | 308 |
| 2016 | 181 | 342 |
| 2017 | 176 | 455 |
| 2018 | 171 | 567 |
| 2019 | 199 | 828 |
| 2020 | 242 | 1183 |
| 2021 | 206 | 1775 |
| 2022 | 211 | 2018 |
| 2023 | 190 | 2246 |
The following table provides academic rankings for ICESI University in various areas of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences.
Medicine rankings
ICESI University ranked 16th for Medicine in Colombia and 2798th in the World with 1,589 publications made and 10,995 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Surgery, Psychiatry, Immunology, Radiology and Nuclear medicine.
ICESI University
Medicine Publications & Citations
| Year | Medicine publications | Medicine citations |
| 1991 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | 0 | 1 |
| 2000 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | 1 | 1 |
| 2002 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 | 3 | 0 |
| 2004 | 0 | 2 |
| 2005 | 3 | 3 |
| 2006 | 6 | 3 |
| 2007 | 1 | 6 |
| 2008 | 4 | 5 |
| 2009 | 2 | 14 |
| 2010 | 19 | 18 |
| 2011 | 21 | 35 |
| 2012 | 31 | 22 |
| 2013 | 30 | 71 |
| 2014 | 45 | 149 |
| 2015 | 46 | 187 |
| 2016 | 87 | 262 |
| 2017 | 95 | 375 |
| 2018 | 143 | 466 |
| 2019 | 150 | 781 |
| 2020 | 251 | 1187 |
| 2021 | 213 | 1964 |
| 2022 | 200 | 2451 |
| 2023 | 219 | 2728 |
The following table provides academic rankings for ICESI University in various areas of Medicine.
Biology rankings
ICESI University ranked 24th for Biology in Colombia and 3626th in the World with 1,465 publications made and 11,633 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Immunology, Paleontology, Neuroscience.
ICESI University
Biology Publications & Citations
| Year | Biology publications | Biology citations |
| 2001 | 1 | 1 |
| 2002 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 | 4 | 0 |
| 2004 | 1 | 1 |
| 2005 | 2 | 2 |
| 2006 | 5 | 3 |
| 2007 | 1 | 2 |
| 2008 | 2 | 5 |
| 2009 | 6 | 10 |
| 2010 | 13 | 9 |
| 2011 | 27 | 31 |
| 2012 | 31 | 30 |
| 2013 | 35 | 72 |
| 2014 | 42 | 128 |
| 2015 | 45 | 169 |
| 2016 | 80 | 243 |
| 2017 | 103 | 407 |
| 2018 | 126 | 547 |
| 2019 | 157 | 850 |
| 2020 | 224 | 1295 |
| 2021 | 183 | 2018 |
| 2022 | 170 | 2446 |
| 2023 | 188 | 2861 |
The following table provides academic rankings for ICESI University in various areas of Biology.
Environmental Science rankings
ICESI University ranked 28th for Environmental Science in Colombia and 3726th in the World with 1,184 publications made and 8,310 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Oceanography.
ICESI University
Environmental Science Publications & Citations
| Year | Environmental Science publications | Environmental Science citations |
| 1999 | 2 | 1 |
| 2000 | 5 | 0 |
| 2001 | 6 | 1 |
| 2002 | 4 | 0 |
| 2003 | 11 | 0 |
| 2004 | 3 | 1 |
| 2005 | 7 | 0 |
| 2006 | 13 | 5 |
| 2007 | 9 | 7 |
| 2008 | 8 | 8 |
| 2009 | 11 | 15 |
| 2010 | 29 | 16 |
| 2011 | 50 | 48 |
| 2012 | 54 | 48 |
| 2013 | 33 | 67 |
| 2014 | 47 | 125 |
| 2015 | 51 | 173 |
| 2016 | 76 | 215 |
| 2017 | 98 | 317 |
| 2018 | 78 | 408 |
| 2019 | 107 | 627 |
| 2020 | 145 | 898 |
| 2021 | 119 | 1293 |
| 2022 | 107 | 1568 |
| 2023 | 103 | 1756 |
The following table provides academic rankings for ICESI University in various areas of Environmental Science.
Computer Science rankings
ICESI University ranked 19th for Computer Science in Colombia and 3825th in the World with 947 publications made and 7,380 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Neuroscience, Telecommunications, Computer Networking.
ICESI University
Computer Science Publications & Citations
| Year | Computer Science publications | Computer Science citations |
| 1991 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | 0 | 1 |
| 2002 | 4 | 0 |
| 2003 | 5 | 0 |
| 2004 | 3 | 1 |
| 2005 | 6 | 4 |
| 2006 | 18 | 8 |
| 2007 | 8 | 3 |
| 2008 | 8 | 14 |
| 2009 | 17 | 21 |
| 2010 | 29 | 17 |
| 2011 | 37 | 44 |
| 2012 | 37 | 57 |
| 2013 | 35 | 88 |
| 2014 | 47 | 134 |
| 2015 | 46 | 177 |
| 2016 | 54 | 194 |
| 2017 | 56 | 245 |
| 2018 | 77 | 357 |
| 2019 | 82 | 574 |
| 2020 | 106 | 743 |
| 2021 | 85 | 1158 |
| 2022 | 86 | 1478 |
| 2023 | 93 | 1667 |
The following table provides academic rankings for ICESI University in various areas of Computer Science.
Engineering rankings
ICESI University ranked 23rd for Engineering in Colombia and 4218th in the World with 887 publications made and 6,114 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Telecommunications, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering.
ICESI University
Engineering Publications & Citations
| Year | Engineering publications | Engineering citations |
| 2002 | 3 | 0 |
| 2003 | 5 | 0 |
| 2004 | 1 | 1 |
| 2005 | 5 | 2 |
| 2006 | 15 | 8 |
| 2007 | 4 | 5 |
| 2008 | 8 | 12 |
| 2009 | 10 | 12 |
| 2010 | 26 | 12 |
| 2011 | 26 | 48 |
| 2012 | 41 | 48 |
| 2013 | 28 | 72 |
| 2014 | 53 | 128 |
| 2015 | 42 | 141 |
| 2016 | 56 | 200 |
| 2017 | 67 | 270 |
| 2018 | 83 | 383 |
| 2019 | 83 | 572 |
| 2020 | 106 | 725 |
| 2021 | 76 | 1098 |
| 2022 | 66 | 1259 |
| 2023 | 77 | 1379 |
The following table provides academic rankings for ICESI University in various areas of Engineering.
Psychology rankings
ICESI University ranked 15th for Psychology in Colombia and 3333rd in the World with 801 publications made and 6,712 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Social Psychology, Neuroscience, Education Majors, Child Psychology.
ICESI University
Psychology Publications & Citations
| Year | Psychology publications | Psychology citations |
| 2004 | 2 | 1 |
| 2005 | 2 | 3 |
| 2006 | 6 | 6 |
| 2007 | 1 | 3 |
| 2008 | 4 | 9 |
| 2009 | 1 | 14 |
| 2010 | 10 | 5 |
| 2011 | 23 | 27 |
| 2012 | 19 | 18 |
| 2013 | 26 | 53 |
| 2014 | 25 | 77 |
| 2015 | 21 | 89 |
| 2016 | 40 | 125 |
| 2017 | 51 | 192 |
| 2018 | 53 | 233 |
| 2019 | 76 | 425 |
| 2020 | 114 | 606 |
| 2021 | 103 | 1031 |
| 2022 | 106 | 1255 |
| 2023 | 103 | 1478 |
The following table provides academic rankings for ICESI University in various areas of Psychology.
Chemistry rankings
ICESI University ranked 25th for Chemistry in Colombia and 4253rd in the World with 714 publications made and 6,465 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Nutrition and Food Science.
ICESI University
Chemistry Publications & Citations
| Year | Chemistry publications | Chemistry citations |
| 2004 | 1 | 1 |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 | 4 | 3 |
| 2007 | 1 | 1 |
| 2008 | 4 | 3 |
| 2009 | 3 | 1 |
| 2010 | 5 | 6 |
| 2011 | 13 | 13 |
| 2012 | 17 | 16 |
| 2013 | 15 | 28 |
| 2014 | 26 | 87 |
| 2015 | 25 | 105 |
| 2016 | 39 | 163 |
| 2017 | 50 | 258 |
| 2018 | 66 | 326 |
| 2019 | 65 | 515 |
| 2020 | 107 | 775 |
| 2021 | 99 | 1139 |
| 2022 | 71 | 1431 |
| 2023 | 91 | 1623 |
The following table provides academic rankings for ICESI University in various areas of Chemistry.
Physics rankings
ICESI University ranked 26th for Physics in Colombia and 4419th in the World with 687 publications made and 5,220 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Acoustical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy.
ICESI University
Physics Publications & Citations
| Year | Physics publications | Physics citations |
| 2004 | 1 | 2 |
| 2005 | 6 | 1 |
| 2006 | 10 | 7 |
| 2007 | 2 | 4 |
| 2008 | 5 | 7 |
| 2009 | 8 | 8 |
| 2010 | 24 | 10 |
| 2011 | 23 | 25 |
| 2012 | 20 | 25 |
| 2013 | 21 | 60 |
| 2014 | 34 | 90 |
| 2015 | 26 | 100 |
| 2016 | 43 | 139 |
| 2017 | 54 | 211 |
| 2018 | 67 | 279 |
| 2019 | 67 | 430 |
| 2020 | 85 | 604 |
| 2021 | 62 | 819 |
| 2022 | 48 | 953 |
| 2023 | 68 | 1075 |
The following table provides academic rankings for ICESI University in various areas of Physics.
Mathematics rankings
ICESI University ranked 17th for Mathematics in Colombia and 3725th in the World with 609 publications made and 5,538 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics.
ICESI University
Mathematics Publications & Citations
| Year | Mathematics publications | Mathematics citations |
| 2002 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 | 2 | 0 |
| 2004 | 1 | 1 |
| 2005 | 7 | 0 |
| 2006 | 6 | 5 |
| 2007 | 7 | 3 |
| 2008 | 3 | 5 |
| 2009 | 11 | 15 |
| 2010 | 21 | 12 |
| 2011 | 19 | 31 |
| 2012 | 25 | 30 |
| 2013 | 23 | 58 |
| 2014 | 21 | 85 |
| 2015 | 19 | 113 |
| 2016 | 28 | 117 |
| 2017 | 38 | 164 |
| 2018 | 36 | 222 |
| 2019 | 53 | 394 |
| 2020 | 77 | 480 |
| 2021 | 66 | 717 |
| 2022 | 68 | 800 |
| 2023 | 71 | 1033 |
The following table provides academic rankings for ICESI University in various areas of Mathematics.
Business rankings
ICESI University ranked 17th for Business in Colombia and 3198th in the World with 608 publications made and 4,284 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Management Information Systems, Accounting.
ICESI University
Business Publications & Citations
| Year | Business publications | Business citations |
| 2000 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 | 4 | 0 |
| 2003 | 5 | 0 |
| 2004 | 3 | 2 |
| 2005 | 10 | 4 |
| 2006 | 8 | 10 |
| 2007 | 7 | 7 |
| 2008 | 9 | 13 |
| 2009 | 14 | 27 |
| 2010 | 30 | 21 |
| 2011 | 33 | 63 |
| 2012 | 32 | 47 |
| 2013 | 35 | 71 |
| 2014 | 34 | 99 |
| 2015 | 32 | 106 |
| 2016 | 23 | 129 |
| 2017 | 49 | 181 |
| 2018 | 45 | 236 |
| 2019 | 45 | 339 |
| 2020 | 52 | 409 |
| 2021 | 47 | 598 |
| 2022 | 53 | 764 |
| 2023 | 31 | 801 |
The following table provides academic rankings for ICESI University in various areas of Business.
Economics rankings
ICESI University ranked 14th for Economics in Colombia and 2771st in the World with 578 publications made and 4,213 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics.
ICESI University
Economics Publications & Citations
| Year | Economics publications | Economics citations |
| 2004 | 3 | 2 |
| 2005 | 10 | 2 |
| 2006 | 8 | 3 |
| 2007 | 4 | 1 |
| 2008 | 7 | 10 |
| 2009 | 13 | 18 |
| 2010 | 25 | 22 |
| 2011 | 25 | 45 |
| 2012 | 30 | 36 |
| 2013 | 32 | 50 |
| 2014 | 30 | 79 |
| 2015 | 21 | 93 |
| 2016 | 31 | 121 |
| 2017 | 42 | 164 |
| 2018 | 35 | 204 |
| 2019 | 46 | 293 |
| 2020 | 61 | 386 |
| 2021 | 42 | 559 |
| 2022 | 65 | 706 |
| 2023 | 41 | 766 |
The following table provides academic rankings for ICESI University in various areas of Economics.
Art & Design rankings
ICESI University ranked 16th for Art & Design in Colombia and 3586th in the World with 241 publications made and 1,537 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature.
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.
ICESI University
Art & Design Publications & Citations
| Year | Art & Design publications | Art & Design citations |
| 2005 | 1 | 1 |
| 2006 | 4 | 0 |
| 2007 | 2 | 1 |
| 2008 | 2 | 0 |
| 2009 | 3 | 4 |
| 2010 | 9 | 2 |
| 2011 | 16 | 5 |
| 2012 | 18 | 9 |
| 2013 | 9 | 12 |
| 2014 | 17 | 31 |
| 2015 | 17 | 31 |
| 2016 | 13 | 58 |
| 2017 | 18 | 36 |
| 2018 | 18 | 61 |
| 2019 | 28 | 103 |
| 2020 | 26 | 114 |
| 2021 | 17 | 215 |
| 2022 | 10 | 252 |
| 2023 | 8 | 272 |
The following table provides academic rankings for ICESI University in various areas of Art & Design.
| Art & Design subfield | Colombia ranking | Latin America ranking | World rank |
| Fashion Design | 16 | 180 | 3183 |
| Literature | 20 | 218 | 3736 |
