Oakland University ranked 230th in the United States, 848th in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 162 research topics. Oakland University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 24,921 academic publications and 497,877 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 49 notable alumni.
Oakland University ranked 223rd for Biology in the United States and 1051st in the World with 11,764 publications made and 295,647 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Neuroscience, Paleontology, Immunology.
Oakland University ranked 195th for Medicine in the United States and 782nd in the World with 11,550 publications made and 265,242 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Surgery, Psychiatry, Radiology and Nuclear medicine, Anatomy and Physiology.
Oakland University ranked 228th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 948th in the World with 10,751 publications made and 180,163 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Philosophy, Sociology, History.
Oakland University ranked 185th for Computer Science in the United States and 709th in the World with 10,410 publications made and 244,986 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Machine Learning, Telecommunications, Computer Vision.
Oakland University ranked 208th for Engineering in the United States and 1066th in the World with 9,685 publications made and 213,691 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering.
Oakland University ranked 210th for Physics in the United States and 1050th in the World with 9,106 publications made and 188,021 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Acoustical Engineering.
Oakland University ranked 228th for Chemistry in the United States and 1172nd in the World with 8,679 publications made and 227,674 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Physical chemistry, Nanotechnology.
Oakland University ranked 196th for Psychology in the United States and 600th in the World with 8,016 publications made and 210,071 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Child Psychology, Education Majors.
Oakland University ranked 258th for Environmental Science in the United States and 1354th in the World with 6,667 publications made and 125,910 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Paleontology, Ecology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.
Oakland University ranked 174th for Mathematics in the United States and 669th in the World with 4,948 publications made and 117,662 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Applied Mathematics, Blockchain and Cryptography.
Oakland University ranked 238th for Business in the United States and 949th in the World with 3,812 publications made and 71,894 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Management Information Systems, Advertising.
Oakland University ranked 186th for Economics in the United States and 603rd in the World with 2,922 publications made and 71,816 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Political Economy, Investment Banking and Stock trading.
Oakland University ranked 226th for Art & Design in the United States and 828th in the World with 2,148 publications made and 28,715 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Aesthetics, Art History, 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.
