The Norwegian University of Life Sciences ranked 5th in Norway, 1028th in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 127 research topics. The Norwegian University of Life Sciences ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 20,708 academic publications and 731,860 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 35 notable alumni.
The Norwegian University of Life Sciences ranked 5th for Biology in Norway and 717th in the World with 16,575 publications made and 632,443 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 532nd in the World with 15,420 publications made and 580,083 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 11,507 publications made and 441,557 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 926th in the World with 9,344 publications made and 340,869 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 1137th in the World with 8,916 publications made and 309,345 citations received. Main research topics: Sociology, History, Archaeology, Philosophy, Political Science.
The Norwegian University of Life Sciences ranked 5th for Engineering in Norway and 1233rd in the World with 7,930 publications made and 283,751 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 1358th in the World with 6,496 publications made and 216,344 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 1282nd in the World with 5,766 publications made and 207,608 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 1135th in the World with 3,133 publications made and 99,078 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 963rd in the World with 2,400 publications made and 77,249 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 1359th in the World with 2,392 publications made and 69,043 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Accounting, International Business.
