IE University ranked 48th in Spain, 1439th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 48 research topics. IE University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 4,377 academic publications and 95,877 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 9 notable alumni.
IE University ranked 53rd for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Spain and 1783rd in the World with 3,319 publications made and 83,623 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Philosophy, Sociology, History.
IE University ranked 43rd for Business in Spain and 1247th in the World with 2,196 publications made and 62,063 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Management, Marketing, Accounting, Management Information Systems.
IE University ranked 54th for Computer Science in Spain and 2587th in the World with 1,765 publications made and 53,802 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Neuroscience, Management Information Systems, Cyber Security.
IE University ranked 53rd for Environmental Science in Spain and 2790th in the World with 1,604 publications made and 45,579 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Geology, Paleontology, Environmental Management.
IE University ranked 42nd for Economics in Spain and 1191st in the World with 1,571 publications made and 44,029 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Development Studies, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Investment Banking and Stock trading, International Trade.
IE University ranked 59th for Biology in Spain and 3607th in the World with 1,342 publications made and 45,698 citations received. Main research topics: Paleontology, Neuroscience, Genetics, Biochemistry, Botany.
IE University ranked 55th for Engineering in Spain and 3191st in the World with 1,337 publications made and 34,698 citations received. Main research topics: Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Computer Networking, Acoustical Engineering.
IE University ranked 52nd for Psychology in Spain and 2272nd in the World with 1,187 publications made and 44,814 citations received. Main research topics: Social Psychology, Neuroscience, Psychiatry, Child Psychology, Education Majors.
IE University ranked 53rd for Mathematics in Spain and 2360th in the World with 1,143 publications made and 37,672 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Math Teachers, Actuarial Science.
IE University ranked 56th for Physics in Spain and 3246th in the World with 1,128 publications made and 28,751 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Acoustical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy.
IE University ranked 51st for Art & Design in Spain and 2035th in the World with 537 publications made and 12,223 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Aesthetics, 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.
