Linnaeus University ranked 14th in Sweden, 1347th in the global 2024 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 113 research topics. Linnaeus University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 11,310 academic publications and 158,339 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 6 notable alumni.
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Liberal Arts & Social Sciences rankings
Linnaeus University ranked 16th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Sweden and 1211th in the World with 7,331 publications made and 99,996 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, History.
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences ranking | Location |
| #16 of 33 | In Sweden |
| #462 of 1,492 | In Europe |
| #1211 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 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | 0 | 3 |
| 2001 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 | 2 | 4 |
| 2003 | 2 | 7 |
| 2004 | 7 | 11 |
| 2005 | 8 | 21 |
| 2006 | 12 | 32 |
| 2007 | 17 | 91 |
| 2008 | 27 | 128 |
| 2009 | 37 | 176 |
| 2010 | 172 | 303 |
| 2011 | 261 | 549 |
| 2012 | 303 | 1050 |
| 2013 | 317 | 2009 |
| 2014 | 422 | 2798 |
| 2015 | 421 | 3706 |
| 2016 | 570 | 4302 |
| 2017 | 552 | 5001 |
| 2018 | 656 | 6116 |
| 2019 | 700 | 7960 |
| 2020 | 699 | 10898 |
| 2021 | 676 | 14131 |
| 2022 | 696 | 15656 |
| 2023 | 716 | 16894 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Linnaeus University in various areas of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences.
Environmental Science rankings
Linnaeus University ranked 13th for Environmental Science in Sweden and 1433rd in the World with 5,449 publications made and 88,848 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Oceanography.
| Environmental Science ranking | Location |
| #13 of 32 | In Sweden |
| #485 of 1,458 | In Europe |
| #1433 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 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 2 | 1 |
| 1997 | 1 | 13 |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | 0 | 2 |
| 2001 | 0 | 1 |
| 2002 | 2 | 4 |
| 2003 | 3 | 12 |
| 2004 | 5 | 10 |
| 2005 | 5 | 19 |
| 2006 | 6 | 27 |
| 2007 | 8 | 50 |
| 2008 | 12 | 72 |
| 2009 | 20 | 87 |
| 2010 | 138 | 175 |
| 2011 | 202 | 452 |
| 2012 | 217 | 912 |
| 2013 | 274 | 1757 |
| 2014 | 294 | 2483 |
| 2015 | 316 | 3151 |
| 2016 | 378 | 3975 |
| 2017 | 406 | 4607 |
| 2018 | 472 | 5749 |
| 2019 | 659 | 7442 |
| 2020 | 490 | 9908 |
| 2021 | 471 | 13060 |
| 2022 | 511 | 14508 |
| 2023 | 514 | 15388 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Linnaeus University in various areas of Environmental Science.
Biology rankings
Linnaeus University ranked 14th for Biology in Sweden and 1890th in the World with 5,398 publications made and 98,699 citations received. Main research topics: Paleontology, Genetics, Biochemistry, Neuroscience, Botany.
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Biology Publications & Citations
| Year | Biology publications | Biology citations |
| 1996 | 1 | 1 |
| 1997 | 0 | 13 |
| 1998 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | 1 | 1 |
| 2000 | 0 | 1 |
| 2001 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | 1 | 3 |
| 2003 | 4 | 12 |
| 2004 | 6 | 29 |
| 2005 | 11 | 39 |
| 2006 | 15 | 61 |
| 2007 | 16 | 127 |
| 2008 | 16 | 187 |
| 2009 | 19 | 248 |
| 2010 | 154 | 394 |
| 2011 | 211 | 750 |
| 2012 | 256 | 1342 |
| 2013 | 302 | 2358 |
| 2014 | 295 | 3172 |
| 2015 | 312 | 4174 |
| 2016 | 372 | 5003 |
| 2017 | 400 | 5582 |
| 2018 | 450 | 6735 |
| 2019 | 551 | 8327 |
| 2020 | 462 | 10331 |
| 2021 | 469 | 13364 |
| 2022 | 521 | 14914 |
| 2023 | 511 | 15746 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Linnaeus University in various areas of Biology.
Engineering rankings
Linnaeus University ranked 18th for Engineering in Sweden and 1886th in the World with 4,772 publications made and 67,642 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering.
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Engineering Publications & Citations
| Year | Engineering publications | Engineering citations |
| 1997 | 1 | 1 |
| 1998 | 2 | 0 |
| 1999 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | 1 | 1 |
| 2001 | 0 | 2 |
| 2002 | 1 | 2 |
| 2003 | 3 | 3 |
| 2004 | 7 | 8 |
| 2005 | 8 | 8 |
| 2006 | 7 | 13 |
| 2007 | 7 | 37 |
| 2008 | 23 | 57 |
| 2009 | 19 | 88 |
| 2010 | 146 | 187 |
| 2011 | 188 | 422 |
| 2012 | 222 | 792 |
| 2013 | 253 | 1400 |
| 2014 | 277 | 2170 |
| 2015 | 280 | 2702 |
| 2016 | 325 | 3176 |
| 2017 | 367 | 3757 |
| 2018 | 408 | 4633 |
| 2019 | 539 | 5795 |
| 2020 | 397 | 7528 |
| 2021 | 366 | 9617 |
| 2022 | 428 | 10930 |
| 2023 | 462 | 11842 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Linnaeus University in various areas of Engineering.
Computer Science rankings
Linnaeus University ranked 20th for Computer Science in Sweden and 1648th in the World with 4,683 publications made and 61,181 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Neuroscience, Telecommunications, Management Information Systems.
| Computer Science ranking | Location |
| #20 of 32 | In Sweden |
| #545 of 1,459 | In Europe |
| #1648 of 6,752 | In the World |
Linnaeus University
Computer Science Publications & Citations
| Year | Computer Science publications | Computer Science citations |
| 1996 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | 0 | 2 |
| 2001 | 0 | 1 |
| 2002 | 0 | 2 |
| 2003 | 2 | 1 |
| 2004 | 6 | 14 |
| 2005 | 8 | 20 |
| 2006 | 15 | 39 |
| 2007 | 12 | 91 |
| 2008 | 20 | 119 |
| 2009 | 26 | 164 |
| 2010 | 123 | 264 |
| 2011 | 193 | 414 |
| 2012 | 225 | 843 |
| 2013 | 214 | 1379 |
| 2014 | 288 | 1950 |
| 2015 | 281 | 2473 |
| 2016 | 365 | 3053 |
| 2017 | 354 | 3507 |
| 2018 | 416 | 4399 |
| 2019 | 421 | 5420 |
| 2020 | 423 | 7266 |
| 2021 | 431 | 9486 |
| 2022 | 399 | 10891 |
| 2023 | 427 | 11573 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Linnaeus University in various areas of Computer Science.
Physics rankings
Linnaeus University ranked 16th for Physics in Sweden and 1817th in the World with 4,402 publications made and 60,751 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Acoustical Engineering.
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Physics Publications & Citations
| Year | Physics publications | Physics citations |
| 1997 | 2 | 12 |
| 1998 | 2 | 0 |
| 1999 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | 1 | 1 |
| 2001 | 1 | 1 |
| 2002 | 1 | 2 |
| 2003 | 1 | 3 |
| 2004 | 5 | 8 |
| 2005 | 5 | 7 |
| 2006 | 8 | 8 |
| 2007 | 4 | 28 |
| 2008 | 16 | 49 |
| 2009 | 15 | 52 |
| 2010 | 131 | 153 |
| 2011 | 179 | 358 |
| 2012 | 213 | 697 |
| 2013 | 226 | 1242 |
| 2014 | 250 | 1848 |
| 2015 | 272 | 2415 |
| 2016 | 284 | 2864 |
| 2017 | 354 | 3403 |
| 2018 | 372 | 4213 |
| 2019 | 465 | 5096 |
| 2020 | 391 | 6574 |
| 2021 | 363 | 8401 |
| 2022 | 373 | 9382 |
| 2023 | 435 | 10054 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Linnaeus University in various areas of Physics.
Medicine rankings
Linnaeus University ranked 15th for Medicine in Sweden and 1652nd in the World with 4,011 publications made and 72,607 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Nursing, Public Health, Surgery.
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Medicine Publications & Citations
| Year | Medicine publications | Medicine citations |
| 2003 | 2 | 5 |
| 2004 | 2 | 19 |
| 2005 | 2 | 23 |
| 2006 | 4 | 39 |
| 2007 | 7 | 77 |
| 2008 | 7 | 148 |
| 2009 | 8 | 205 |
| 2010 | 106 | 330 |
| 2011 | 146 | 563 |
| 2012 | 164 | 1068 |
| 2013 | 182 | 1820 |
| 2014 | 206 | 2438 |
| 2015 | 211 | 3280 |
| 2016 | 274 | 3740 |
| 2017 | 300 | 4085 |
| 2018 | 357 | 4906 |
| 2019 | 370 | 5949 |
| 2020 | 374 | 7741 |
| 2021 | 385 | 10207 |
| 2022 | 432 | 11507 |
| 2023 | 436 | 11975 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Linnaeus University in various areas of Medicine.
Psychology rankings
Linnaeus University ranked 17th for Psychology in Sweden and 1277th in the World with 3,737 publications made and 50,503 citations received. Main research topics: Social Psychology, Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Education Majors, Child Psychology.
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Psychology Publications & Citations
| Year | Psychology publications | Psychology 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 | 1 |
| 2001 | 0 | 1 |
| 2002 | 1 | 2 |
| 2003 | 1 | 2 |
| 2004 | 2 | 5 |
| 2005 | 2 | 12 |
| 2006 | 3 | 14 |
| 2007 | 7 | 27 |
| 2008 | 10 | 59 |
| 2009 | 10 | 101 |
| 2010 | 64 | 151 |
| 2011 | 121 | 285 |
| 2012 | 153 | 586 |
| 2013 | 140 | 1121 |
| 2014 | 199 | 1486 |
| 2015 | 224 | 2155 |
| 2016 | 267 | 2385 |
| 2017 | 295 | 2821 |
| 2018 | 341 | 3492 |
| 2019 | 329 | 4495 |
| 2020 | 387 | 6009 |
| 2021 | 366 | 7750 |
| 2022 | 375 | 8797 |
| 2023 | 408 | 9596 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Linnaeus University in various areas of Psychology.
Chemistry rankings
Linnaeus University ranked 15th for Chemistry in Sweden and 2149th in the World with 3,490 publications made and 60,733 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Environmental Chemistry, Physical chemistry.
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Chemistry Publications & Citations
| Year | Chemistry publications | Chemistry citations |
| 1996 | 1 | 1 |
| 1997 | 1 | 1 |
| 1998 | 2 | 0 |
| 1999 | 1 | 1 |
| 2000 | 1 | 1 |
| 2001 | 0 | 2 |
| 2002 | 1 | 4 |
| 2003 | 3 | 6 |
| 2004 | 7 | 28 |
| 2005 | 8 | 32 |
| 2006 | 16 | 46 |
| 2007 | 13 | 119 |
| 2008 | 17 | 163 |
| 2009 | 13 | 201 |
| 2010 | 109 | 319 |
| 2011 | 139 | 623 |
| 2012 | 171 | 986 |
| 2013 | 192 | 1660 |
| 2014 | 201 | 2259 |
| 2015 | 207 | 2921 |
| 2016 | 242 | 3486 |
| 2017 | 260 | 3789 |
| 2018 | 268 | 4712 |
| 2019 | 388 | 5575 |
| 2020 | 286 | 6789 |
| 2021 | 262 | 8535 |
| 2022 | 299 | 9684 |
| 2023 | 349 | 10285 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Linnaeus University in various areas of Chemistry.
Business rankings
Linnaeus University ranked 17th for Business in Sweden and 1033rd in the World with 3,084 publications made and 51,211 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Management Information Systems, Hospitality and Hotel Management.
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Business Publications & Citations
| Year | Business publications | Business citations |
| 2002 | 2 | 0 |
| 2003 | 0 | 1 |
| 2004 | 3 | 2 |
| 2005 | 2 | 1 |
| 2006 | 3 | 4 |
| 2007 | 11 | 12 |
| 2008 | 23 | 32 |
| 2009 | 23 | 42 |
| 2010 | 79 | 96 |
| 2011 | 117 | 186 |
| 2012 | 118 | 363 |
| 2013 | 131 | 709 |
| 2014 | 156 | 1065 |
| 2015 | 188 | 1407 |
| 2016 | 265 | 1700 |
| 2017 | 236 | 1900 |
| 2018 | 275 | 2415 |
| 2019 | 294 | 3388 |
| 2020 | 304 | 4873 |
| 2021 | 260 | 6790 |
| 2022 | 268 | 7439 |
| 2023 | 301 | 7739 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Linnaeus University in various areas of Business.
Mathematics rankings
Linnaeus University ranked 19th for Mathematics in Sweden and 1435th in the World with 2,866 publications made and 38,910 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Applied Mathematics, Blockchain and Cryptography.
Linnaeus University
Mathematics Publications & Citations
| Year | Mathematics publications | Mathematics 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 | 1 |
| 2001 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | 0 | 1 |
| 2003 | 2 | 0 |
| 2004 | 0 | 5 |
| 2005 | 3 | 7 |
| 2006 | 8 | 10 |
| 2007 | 6 | 36 |
| 2008 | 16 | 51 |
| 2009 | 11 | 73 |
| 2010 | 64 | 136 |
| 2011 | 116 | 205 |
| 2012 | 150 | 453 |
| 2013 | 122 | 828 |
| 2014 | 171 | 1312 |
| 2015 | 170 | 1645 |
| 2016 | 220 | 1875 |
| 2017 | 236 | 2230 |
| 2018 | 230 | 2961 |
| 2019 | 276 | 3506 |
| 2020 | 278 | 4513 |
| 2021 | 244 | 5651 |
| 2022 | 255 | 6667 |
| 2023 | 266 | 6837 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Linnaeus University in various areas of Mathematics.
Economics rankings
Linnaeus University ranked 15th for Economics in Sweden and 980th in the World with 2,536 publications made and 37,376 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, International Trade, Environmental Economics.
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Economics Publications & Citations
| Year | Economics publications | Economics citations |
| 2004 | 3 | 3 |
| 2005 | 0 | 2 |
| 2006 | 3 | 1 |
| 2007 | 6 | 11 |
| 2008 | 11 | 15 |
| 2009 | 11 | 25 |
| 2010 | 56 | 47 |
| 2011 | 76 | 110 |
| 2012 | 87 | 248 |
| 2013 | 97 | 521 |
| 2014 | 135 | 782 |
| 2015 | 129 | 1029 |
| 2016 | 211 | 1310 |
| 2017 | 209 | 1454 |
| 2018 | 258 | 1978 |
| 2019 | 246 | 2571 |
| 2020 | 252 | 3558 |
| 2021 | 223 | 5033 |
| 2022 | 256 | 5306 |
| 2023 | 245 | 5715 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Linnaeus University in various areas of Economics.
Art & Design rankings
Linnaeus University ranked 17th for Art & Design in Sweden and 1047th in the World with 1,628 publications made and 14,213 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Aesthetics, Creative Writing, Multimedia.
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.
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Art & Design Publications & Citations
| Year | Art & Design publications | Art & Design citations |
| 2003 | 1 | 1 |
| 2004 | 0 | 1 |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 | 0 | 3 |
| 2007 | 1 | 5 |
| 2008 | 4 | 9 |
| 2009 | 5 | 18 |
| 2010 | 31 | 36 |
| 2011 | 59 | 82 |
| 2012 | 64 | 156 |
| 2013 | 71 | 325 |
| 2014 | 110 | 437 |
| 2015 | 106 | 551 |
| 2016 | 136 | 693 |
| 2017 | 115 | 833 |
| 2018 | 156 | 873 |
| 2019 | 158 | 1357 |
| 2020 | 148 | 1698 |
| 2021 | 133 | 2355 |
| 2022 | 143 | 2597 |
| 2023 | 176 | 2800 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Linnaeus University in various areas of Art & Design.
