National University, Costa Rica ranked 2nd in Costa Rica, 1923rd in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 36 research topics. National University, Costa Rica ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 7,468 academic publications and 76,548 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 3 notable alumni.
National University, Costa Rica ranked 2nd for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Costa Rica and 1514th in the World with 4,965 publications made and 30,917 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Sociology, History, Law.
National University, Costa Rica ranked 2nd for Environmental Science in Costa Rica and 1759th in the World with 4,007 publications made and 59,274 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Geology, Paleontology, Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation.
National University, Costa Rica ranked 2nd for Biology in Costa Rica and 2303rd in the World with 3,333 publications made and 59,598 citations received. Main research topics: Paleontology, Genetics, Botany, Biochemistry, Zoology.
National University, Costa Rica ranked 3rd for Medicine in Costa Rica and 2504th in the World with 1,903 publications made and 38,478 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Public Health, Immunology, Veterinary, Virology.
National University, Costa Rica ranked 2nd for Chemistry in Costa Rica and 3183rd in the World with 1,623 publications made and 36,429 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Petrology and Geochemistry.
National University, Costa Rica ranked 2nd for Engineering in Costa Rica and 3536th in the World with 1,492 publications made and 24,169 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering.
National University, Costa Rica ranked 2nd for Computer Science in Costa Rica and 3738th in the World with 1,169 publications made and 14,272 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Neuroscience, Human-Computer Interaction, Cyber Security.
National University, Costa Rica ranked 2nd for Physics in Costa Rica and 3877th in the World with 1,106 publications made and 19,679 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Nanotechnology.
National University, Costa Rica ranked 2nd for Mathematics in Costa Rica and 3762nd in the World with 646 publications made and 9,168 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers.
National University, Costa Rica ranked 2nd for Economics in Costa Rica and 3281st in the World with 424 publications made and 6,273 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance.
National University, Costa Rica ranked 2nd for Art & Design in Costa Rica and 3455th in the World with 295 publications made and 2,422 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Aesthetics.
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.
