The International University of Catalonia ranked 55th in Spain, 2103rd in the global 2024 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 50 research topics. The International University of Catalonia ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 4,828 academic publications and 60,631 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 4 notable alumni.
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Medicine rankings
The International University of Catalonia ranked 47th for Medicine in Spain and 1685th in the World with 3,249 publications made and 48,199 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Surgery, Psychiatry, Radiology and Nuclear medicine, Dentistry.
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Medicine Publications & Citations
| Year | Medicine publications | Medicine citations |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | 4 | 1 |
| 1999 | 5 | 3 |
| 2000 | 11 | 15 |
| 2001 | 9 | 25 |
| 2002 | 12 | 61 |
| 2003 | 8 | 96 |
| 2004 | 12 | 126 |
| 2005 | 11 | 139 |
| 2006 | 12 | 207 |
| 2007 | 19 | 222 |
| 2008 | 19 | 241 |
| 2009 | 19 | 294 |
| 2010 | 31 | 337 |
| 2011 | 48 | 402 |
| 2012 | 75 | 579 |
| 2013 | 89 | 715 |
| 2014 | 133 | 1000 |
| 2015 | 154 | 1342 |
| 2016 | 195 | 1633 |
| 2017 | 236 | 2246 |
| 2018 | 251 | 2736 |
| 2019 | 308 | 3578 |
| 2020 | 337 | 5118 |
| 2021 | 409 | 6896 |
| 2022 | 380 | 8348 |
| 2023 | 429 | 9037 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The International University of Catalonia in various areas of Medicine.
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences rankings
The International University of Catalonia ranked 55th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Spain and 2093rd in the World with 2,776 publications made and 28,447 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Law, Sociology, History.
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences ranking | Location |
| #55 of 69 | In Spain |
| #673 of 1,492 | In Europe |
| #2093 of 7,020 | In the World |
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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 | 4 | 0 |
| 1999 | 3 | 0 |
| 2000 | 5 | 3 |
| 2001 | 8 | 2 |
| 2002 | 19 | 15 |
| 2003 | 15 | 29 |
| 2004 | 26 | 73 |
| 2005 | 17 | 102 |
| 2006 | 13 | 165 |
| 2007 | 28 | 207 |
| 2008 | 19 | 248 |
| 2009 | 20 | 249 |
| 2010 | 35 | 273 |
| 2011 | 50 | 352 |
| 2012 | 59 | 453 |
| 2013 | 78 | 500 |
| 2014 | 128 | 680 |
| 2015 | 144 | 830 |
| 2016 | 190 | 1010 |
| 2017 | 214 | 1286 |
| 2018 | 197 | 1575 |
| 2019 | 295 | 2110 |
| 2020 | 279 | 3055 |
| 2021 | 293 | 4163 |
| 2022 | 302 | 4913 |
| 2023 | 303 | 5232 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The International University of Catalonia in various areas of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences.
Biology rankings
The International University of Catalonia ranked 53rd for Biology in Spain and 2780th in the World with 2,555 publications made and 39,361 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Paleontology, Neuroscience, Immunology.
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Biology Publications & Citations
| Year | Biology publications | Biology citations |
| 1991 | 0 | 1 |
| 1992 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 1 |
| 1995 | 0 | 1 |
| 1996 | 0 | 1 |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | 4 | 1 |
| 1999 | 5 | 3 |
| 2000 | 10 | 15 |
| 2001 | 9 | 25 |
| 2002 | 12 | 61 |
| 2003 | 11 | 90 |
| 2004 | 10 | 135 |
| 2005 | 9 | 145 |
| 2006 | 12 | 241 |
| 2007 | 21 | 245 |
| 2008 | 14 | 260 |
| 2009 | 15 | 309 |
| 2010 | 23 | 353 |
| 2011 | 36 | 436 |
| 2012 | 55 | 561 |
| 2013 | 76 | 673 |
| 2014 | 95 | 862 |
| 2015 | 113 | 1069 |
| 2016 | 148 | 1349 |
| 2017 | 179 | 1845 |
| 2018 | 205 | 2252 |
| 2019 | 241 | 3030 |
| 2020 | 274 | 4312 |
| 2021 | 304 | 5779 |
| 2022 | 293 | 6869 |
| 2023 | 359 | 7617 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The International University of Catalonia in various areas of Biology.
Computer Science rankings
The International University of Catalonia ranked 57th for Computer Science in Spain and 2943rd in the World with 1,663 publications made and 24,500 citations received. Main research topics: Neuroscience, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Bioinformatics and Computational biology, Management Information Systems.
| Computer Science ranking | Location |
| #57 of 69 | In Spain |
| #792 of 1,459 | In Europe |
| #2943 of 6,752 | In the World |
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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 | 1 |
| 1996 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | 5 | 1 |
| 1999 | 5 | 1 |
| 2000 | 6 | 13 |
| 2001 | 4 | 15 |
| 2002 | 11 | 33 |
| 2003 | 13 | 71 |
| 2004 | 14 | 126 |
| 2005 | 9 | 145 |
| 2006 | 2 | 217 |
| 2007 | 14 | 222 |
| 2008 | 9 | 256 |
| 2009 | 8 | 255 |
| 2010 | 18 | 298 |
| 2011 | 26 | 310 |
| 2012 | 30 | 402 |
| 2013 | 44 | 436 |
| 2014 | 59 | 545 |
| 2015 | 59 | 639 |
| 2016 | 100 | 784 |
| 2017 | 117 | 965 |
| 2018 | 136 | 1255 |
| 2019 | 168 | 1621 |
| 2020 | 187 | 2284 |
| 2021 | 195 | 3253 |
| 2022 | 195 | 3811 |
| 2023 | 210 | 4142 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The International University of Catalonia in various areas of Computer Science.
Psychology rankings
The International University of Catalonia ranked 53rd for Psychology in Spain and 2108th in the World with 1,639 publications made and 22,014 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Child Psychology.
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Psychology Publications & Citations
| Year | Psychology publications | Psychology citations |
| 1998 | 3 | 1 |
| 1999 | 3 | 3 |
| 2000 | 9 | 13 |
| 2001 | 6 | 18 |
| 2002 | 6 | 36 |
| 2003 | 6 | 73 |
| 2004 | 5 | 88 |
| 2005 | 6 | 110 |
| 2006 | 8 | 141 |
| 2007 | 8 | 111 |
| 2008 | 7 | 144 |
| 2009 | 5 | 152 |
| 2010 | 12 | 203 |
| 2011 | 20 | 217 |
| 2012 | 32 | 279 |
| 2013 | 39 | 333 |
| 2014 | 61 | 462 |
| 2015 | 84 | 557 |
| 2016 | 93 | 731 |
| 2017 | 125 | 1039 |
| 2018 | 111 | 1198 |
| 2019 | 168 | 1626 |
| 2020 | 175 | 2319 |
| 2021 | 197 | 3191 |
| 2022 | 203 | 3841 |
| 2023 | 232 | 4177 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The International University of Catalonia in various areas of Psychology.
Environmental Science rankings
The International University of Catalonia ranked 57th for Environmental Science in Spain and 3204th in the World with 1,542 publications made and 21,509 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Paleontology, Ecology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.
| Environmental Science ranking | Location |
| #57 of 69 | In Spain |
| #827 of 1,458 | In Europe |
| #3204 of 6,798 | In the World |
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Environmental Science Publications & Citations
| Year | Environmental Science publications | Environmental Science citations |
| 1991 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 1 |
| 1995 | 0 | 1 |
| 1996 | 0 | 1 |
| 1997 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000 | 2 | 2 |
| 2001 | 4 | 4 |
| 2002 | 7 | 14 |
| 2003 | 8 | 14 |
| 2004 | 14 | 38 |
| 2005 | 17 | 44 |
| 2006 | 7 | 82 |
| 2007 | 15 | 138 |
| 2008 | 11 | 138 |
| 2009 | 14 | 136 |
| 2010 | 17 | 181 |
| 2011 | 21 | 202 |
| 2012 | 37 | 277 |
| 2013 | 52 | 323 |
| 2014 | 54 | 521 |
| 2015 | 74 | 615 |
| 2016 | 89 | 773 |
| 2017 | 129 | 1020 |
| 2018 | 137 | 1195 |
| 2019 | 149 | 1676 |
| 2020 | 147 | 2374 |
| 2021 | 191 | 3368 |
| 2022 | 158 | 3712 |
| 2023 | 170 | 4066 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The International University of Catalonia in various areas of Environmental Science.
Chemistry rankings
The International University of Catalonia ranked 55th for Chemistry in Spain and 3136th in the World with 1,526 publications made and 27,480 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Nanotechnology.
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Chemistry Publications & Citations
| Year | Chemistry publications | Chemistry citations |
| 1991 | 0 | 1 |
| 1992 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 1 |
| 1995 | 0 | 1 |
| 1996 | 0 | 1 |
| 1997 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | 2 | 1 |
| 1999 | 5 | 1 |
| 2000 | 9 | 12 |
| 2001 | 6 | 20 |
| 2002 | 9 | 55 |
| 2003 | 8 | 75 |
| 2004 | 6 | 117 |
| 2005 | 8 | 122 |
| 2006 | 9 | 181 |
| 2007 | 9 | 190 |
| 2008 | 9 | 177 |
| 2009 | 9 | 215 |
| 2010 | 21 | 260 |
| 2011 | 26 | 310 |
| 2012 | 38 | 405 |
| 2013 | 49 | 500 |
| 2014 | 48 | 596 |
| 2015 | 53 | 785 |
| 2016 | 77 | 918 |
| 2017 | 100 | 1252 |
| 2018 | 124 | 1537 |
| 2019 | 133 | 2042 |
| 2020 | 165 | 2952 |
| 2021 | 181 | 3783 |
| 2022 | 183 | 4588 |
| 2023 | 224 | 5138 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The International University of Catalonia in various areas of Chemistry.
Engineering rankings
The International University of Catalonia ranked 57th for Engineering in Spain and 3437th in the World with 1,379 publications made and 19,918 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering.
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Engineering Publications & Citations
| Year | Engineering publications | Engineering citations |
| 1991 | 0 | 1 |
| 1992 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 1 |
| 1995 | 0 | 1 |
| 1996 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | 2 | 0 |
| 1999 | 3 | 0 |
| 2000 | 2 | 3 |
| 2001 | 2 | 9 |
| 2002 | 9 | 20 |
| 2003 | 7 | 25 |
| 2004 | 13 | 51 |
| 2005 | 17 | 56 |
| 2006 | 6 | 109 |
| 2007 | 7 | 135 |
| 2008 | 5 | 128 |
| 2009 | 9 | 128 |
| 2010 | 17 | 146 |
| 2011 | 31 | 166 |
| 2012 | 33 | 255 |
| 2013 | 42 | 333 |
| 2014 | 45 | 441 |
| 2015 | 50 | 597 |
| 2016 | 95 | 685 |
| 2017 | 98 | 902 |
| 2018 | 105 | 1154 |
| 2019 | 140 | 1574 |
| 2020 | 143 | 2156 |
| 2021 | 170 | 3132 |
| 2022 | 161 | 3773 |
| 2023 | 153 | 4072 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The International University of Catalonia in various areas of Engineering.
Physics rankings
The International University of Catalonia ranked 56th for Physics in Spain and 3240th in the World with 1,314 publications made and 21,299 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Astrophysics and Astronomy.
International University of Catalonia
Physics Publications & Citations
| Year | Physics publications | Physics citations |
| 1991 | 0 | 1 |
| 1992 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 1 |
| 1995 | 0 | 1 |
| 1996 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 | 4 | 0 |
| 2000 | 3 | 5 |
| 2001 | 3 | 9 |
| 2002 | 10 | 24 |
| 2003 | 7 | 25 |
| 2004 | 8 | 51 |
| 2005 | 16 | 56 |
| 2006 | 6 | 88 |
| 2007 | 10 | 127 |
| 2008 | 9 | 103 |
| 2009 | 10 | 112 |
| 2010 | 20 | 161 |
| 2011 | 36 | 187 |
| 2012 | 34 | 268 |
| 2013 | 33 | 345 |
| 2014 | 39 | 461 |
| 2015 | 60 | 578 |
| 2016 | 82 | 661 |
| 2017 | 100 | 879 |
| 2018 | 100 | 1026 |
| 2019 | 126 | 1389 |
| 2020 | 129 | 1965 |
| 2021 | 164 | 2833 |
| 2022 | 144 | 3482 |
| 2023 | 144 | 3641 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The International University of Catalonia in various areas of Physics.
Mathematics rankings
The International University of Catalonia ranked 54th for Mathematics in Spain and 2647th in the World with 1,143 publications made and 17,011 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics.
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Mathematics Publications & Citations
| Year | Mathematics publications | Mathematics citations |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | 2 | 2 |
| 2002 | 6 | 16 |
| 2003 | 5 | 14 |
| 2004 | 6 | 29 |
| 2005 | 5 | 35 |
| 2006 | 3 | 56 |
| 2007 | 8 | 66 |
| 2008 | 6 | 84 |
| 2009 | 7 | 91 |
| 2010 | 7 | 96 |
| 2011 | 15 | 127 |
| 2012 | 16 | 162 |
| 2013 | 34 | 220 |
| 2014 | 47 | 300 |
| 2015 | 52 | 347 |
| 2016 | 66 | 476 |
| 2017 | 91 | 592 |
| 2018 | 99 | 740 |
| 2019 | 122 | 1089 |
| 2020 | 118 | 1497 |
| 2021 | 119 | 2215 |
| 2022 | 136 | 2633 |
| 2023 | 154 | 2737 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The International University of Catalonia in various areas of Mathematics.
Business rankings
The International University of Catalonia ranked 54th for Business in Spain and 2383rd in the World with 862 publications made and 12,108 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Management Information Systems, Advertising.
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Business Publications & Citations
| Year | Business publications | Business citations |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 | 11 | 6 |
| 2003 | 7 | 12 |
| 2004 | 8 | 33 |
| 2005 | 11 | 52 |
| 2006 | 4 | 86 |
| 2007 | 10 | 121 |
| 2008 | 5 | 125 |
| 2009 | 10 | 132 |
| 2010 | 12 | 143 |
| 2011 | 17 | 165 |
| 2012 | 14 | 196 |
| 2013 | 23 | 262 |
| 2014 | 36 | 324 |
| 2015 | 36 | 350 |
| 2016 | 57 | 440 |
| 2017 | 74 | 481 |
| 2018 | 71 | 608 |
| 2019 | 100 | 824 |
| 2020 | 82 | 1169 |
| 2021 | 92 | 1599 |
| 2022 | 90 | 1715 |
| 2023 | 82 | 1788 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The International University of Catalonia in various areas of Business.
Economics rankings
The International University of Catalonia ranked 53rd for Economics in Spain and 2561st in the World with 628 publications made and 8,421 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, International Trade, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics.
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Economics Publications & Citations
| Year | Economics publications | Economics citations |
| 2002 | 4 | 6 |
| 2003 | 2 | 4 |
| 2004 | 4 | 5 |
| 2005 | 7 | 12 |
| 2006 | 2 | 21 |
| 2007 | 7 | 40 |
| 2008 | 6 | 39 |
| 2009 | 8 | 51 |
| 2010 | 8 | 66 |
| 2011 | 12 | 108 |
| 2012 | 10 | 113 |
| 2013 | 14 | 131 |
| 2014 | 26 | 178 |
| 2015 | 28 | 197 |
| 2016 | 37 | 230 |
| 2017 | 54 | 299 |
| 2018 | 49 | 392 |
| 2019 | 88 | 644 |
| 2020 | 70 | 919 |
| 2021 | 69 | 1316 |
| 2022 | 65 | 1393 |
| 2023 | 49 | 1451 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The International University of Catalonia in various areas of Economics.
Art & Design rankings
The International University of Catalonia ranked 55th for Art & Design in Spain and 2680th in the World with 360 publications made and 3,303 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Aesthetics, Landscape Architecture, Interior Design.
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.
| Art & Design ranking | Location |
| #55 of 68 | In Spain |
| #782 of 1,349 | In Europe |
| #2680 of 5,720 | In the World |
International University of Catalonia
Art & Design Publications & Citations
| Year | Art & Design publications | Art & Design citations |
| 2003 | 2 | 3 |
| 2004 | 3 | 7 |
| 2005 | 1 | 17 |
| 2006 | 1 | 23 |
| 2007 | 0 | 23 |
| 2008 | 2 | 30 |
| 2009 | 2 | 18 |
| 2010 | 5 | 27 |
| 2011 | 3 | 33 |
| 2012 | 7 | 43 |
| 2013 | 6 | 46 |
| 2014 | 16 | 55 |
| 2015 | 16 | 74 |
| 2016 | 18 | 112 |
| 2017 | 29 | 111 |
| 2018 | 33 | 166 |
| 2019 | 40 | 240 |
| 2020 | 48 | 344 |
| 2021 | 42 | 510 |
| 2022 | 36 | 614 |
| 2023 | 45 | 644 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The International University of Catalonia in various areas of Art & Design.
