Oakland University ranked 230th in the United States, 835th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 161 research topics. Oakland University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 25,520 academic publications and 525,890 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 50 notable alumni.
Oakland University ranked 221st for Biology in the United States and 1069th in the World with 12,070 publications made and 312,863 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Neuroscience, Paleontology, Immunology.
Oakland University ranked 195th for Medicine in the United States and 793rd in the World with 11,908 publications made and 281,626 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Surgery, Psychiatry, Radiology and Nuclear medicine, Anatomy and Physiology.
Oakland University ranked 227th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 961st in the World with 10,974 publications made and 191,180 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Philosophy, Sociology, History.
Oakland University ranked 184th for Computer Science in the United States and 718th in the World with 10,616 publications made and 257,779 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 1097th in the World with 9,869 publications made and 224,163 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering.
Oakland University ranked 209th for Physics in the United States and 1074th in the World with 9,267 publications made and 196,201 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 1197th in the World with 8,858 publications made and 239,196 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Physical chemistry, Nanotechnology.
Oakland University ranked 193rd for Psychology in the United States and 605th in the World with 8,211 publications made and 221,303 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Child Psychology, Education Majors.
Oakland University ranked 257th for Environmental Science in the United States and 1372nd in the World with 6,797 publications made and 133,605 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 677th in the World with 5,032 publications made and 123,579 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Applied Mathematics, Blockchain and Cryptography.
Oakland University ranked 237th for Business in the United States and 963rd in the World with 3,867 publications made and 75,824 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Management Information Systems, Advertising.
Oakland University ranked 186th for Economics in the United States and 611th in the World with 2,982 publications made and 75,472 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Political Economy, Investment Banking and Stock trading.
Oakland University ranked 222nd for Art & Design in the United States and 836th in the World with 2,200 publications made and 30,443 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.
