The Norwegian University of Life Sciences ranked 5th in Norway, 955th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 131 research topics. The Norwegian University of Life Sciences ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 21,300 academic publications and 785,497 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 37 notable alumni.
The Norwegian University of Life Sciences ranked 5th for Biology in Norway and 723rd in the World with 16,965 publications made and 672,421 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Paleontology, Botany, Agricultural Science.
The Norwegian University of Life Sciences ranked 5th for Environmental Science in Norway and 531st in the World with 15,831 publications made and 620,844 citations received. Main research topics: Ecology, Geology, Geography and Cartography, Paleontology, Agricultural Science.
The Norwegian University of Life Sciences ranked 5th for Chemistry in Norway and 908th in the World with 11,743 publications made and 467,419 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Nutrition and Food Science, Environmental Chemistry.
The Norwegian University of Life Sciences ranked 5th for Medicine in Norway and 936th in the World with 9,492 publications made and 356,310 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Public Health, Immunology, Veterinary, Virology.
The Norwegian University of Life Sciences ranked 6th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Norway and 1131st in the World with 9,089 publications made and 327,870 citations received. Main research topics: Sociology, History, Archaeology, Philosophy, Political Science.
The Norwegian University of Life Sciences ranked 5th for Engineering in Norway and 1236th in the World with 8,132 publications made and 305,925 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering.
The Norwegian University of Life Sciences ranked 6th for Physics in Norway and 1361st in the World with 6,647 publications made and 233,925 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Nuclear Physics.
The Norwegian University of Life Sciences ranked 7th for Computer Science in Norway and 1294th in the World with 5,926 publications made and 222,261 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Neuroscience, Bioinformatics and Computational biology, Telecommunications.
The Norwegian University of Life Sciences ranked 7th for Mathematics in Norway and 1139th in the World with 3,154 publications made and 104,294 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Applied Mathematics, Math Teachers, Operations Research.
The Norwegian University of Life Sciences ranked 9th for Economics in Norway and 959th in the World with 2,446 publications made and 84,671 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Agricultural Economics, Environmental Economics.
The Norwegian University of Life Sciences ranked 9th for Business in Norway and 1368th in the World with 2,437 publications made and 73,916 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Accounting, International Business.
