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Paris Diderot University ranked 12th in France, 470th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 144 research topics. Paris Diderot University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 40,857 academic publications and 1,610,198 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 124 notable alumni.

Ranking Category
#470 of 14,131 In the World
#194 of 2,785 In Europe
#12 of 224 In France
#4 of 65 In Ile-de-France
#3 of 27 In Paris
#168 of 1,493 For Astrobiology
#226 of 4,875 For Astrophysics and Astronomy
#285 of 2,279 For Critical Care Nursing
#425 of 8,074 For Alumni Impact
#592 of 14,131 For Non-academic Prominence
Top50% For 141 other topics

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Biology rankings

Paris Diderot University ranked 16th for Biology in France and 696th in the World with 21,305 publications made and 1,002,057 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Immunology, Paleontology, Neuroscience.

Biology ranking Location
#16 of 135 In France
#242 of 1,449 In Europe
#696 of 6,841 In the World

Paris Diderot University
Biology Publications & Citations

Year Biology publications Biology citations
1993 18 23
1994 18 50
1995 29 102
1996 45 219
1997 41 302
1998 43 389
1999 50 497
2000 58 610
2001 62 728
2002 71 887
2003 72 1099
2004 101 1285
2005 111 1561
2006 198 2151
2007 293 2994
2008 518 4515
2009 641 7412
2010 864 11209
2011 1119 16023
2012 1494 21909
2013 1667 29393
2014 1811 37268
2015 1959 44922
2016 1786 52812
2017 1879 61202
2018 1966 71512
2019 1764 83166
2020 1040 100899
2021 598 108573
2022 400 95587
2023 277 90456
2024 188 78455
2025 108 63409

The following table provides academic rankings for Paris Diderot University in various areas of Biology.

Biology subfield France ranking Europe ranking World rank
Astrobiology 11 63 168
Virology 12 144 413
Immunology 10 152 423
Bioinformatics and Computational biology 12 178 446
Microbiology 11 173 492
Molecular Biology 15 171 515
Oncology and Cancer research 12 177 517
Genetics 12 191 546
Biophysics 17 226 594
Evolutionary Biology 19 253 641
Biochemistry 18 228 641
Pharmacology 17 213 641
Biotechnology 16 229 661
Neuroscience 18 262 709
Paleontology 23 311 889
Bioethics/Medical Ethics 21 356 990
Nanotechnology 31 322 1035
Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation 32 325 1041
Zoology 37 387 1251
Botany 36 420 1410
Forestry 55 482 1736
Horticulture 43 452 1860
Agricultural Science 49 517 1988
Nutrition and Food Science 51 587 2438

Medicine rankings

Paris Diderot University ranked 14th for Medicine in France and 553rd in the World with 17,872 publications made and 853,203 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Immunology, Surgery, Psychiatry, Radiology and Nuclear medicine.

Medicine ranking Location
#14 of 132 In France
#195 of 1,437 In Europe
#553 of 6,793 In the World

Paris Diderot University
Medicine Publications & Citations

Year Medicine publications Medicine citations
1993 9 7
1994 14 21
1995 19 59
1996 24 154
1997 22 200
1998 28 277
1999 28 347
2000 32 380
2001 42 513
2002 34 580
2003 38 742
2004 56 842
2005 67 935
2006 128 1410
2007 191 1963
2008 388 3189
2009 502 5588
2010 664 8380
2011 872 12245
2012 1147 16757
2013 1358 23240
2014 1516 29680
2015 1662 36398
2016 1597 43248
2017 1730 50534
2018 1799 58453
2019 1649 70670
2020 915 86882
2021 532 94623
2022 308 84927
2023 224 80202
2024 170 70186
2025 100 56791

The following table provides academic rankings for Paris Diderot University in various areas of Medicine.

Medicine subfield France ranking Europe ranking World rank
Critical Care Nursing 4 111 285
Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN) 12 138 320
Respiratory Therapy 9 125 322
Gastroenterology and Hepatology 5 115 340
Cardiology 8 145 373
Medical Physics 9 162 383
Sonography and Ultrasound 6 149 407
Family medicine 7 136 412
Virology 12 144 413
Immunology 10 152 423
Pediatrics 8 157 431
Dermatology 8 161 432
Surgery 12 168 478
Neurosurgery 14 168 478
Anesthesiology 11 169 485
Radiology and Nuclear medicine 13 171 488
Dentistry 13 181 515
Oncology and Cancer research 12 177 517
Epidemiology 15 203 532
Pathology 12 189 540
Radiation Therapy 18 195 553
Orthodontics 14 201 558
Paramedicine and Emergency medicine 13 210 606
Psychiatry 16 217 607
Pharmacology 17 213 641
Urology 15 221 665
Plastic Surgery 14 207 682
Health Science 8 231 691
Anatomy and Physiology 18 248 694
Biomedical Engineering 19 271 750
Public Health 13 261 755
Ophthalmology 22 286 843
Audiology 21 313 900
Nursing 18 339 980
Bioethics/Medical Ethics 21 356 990
Clinical Psychology 20 353 1040
Healthcare Management (MHA) 13 361 1042
Physical Therapy 28 387 1063
Sports Medicine 32 408 1105
Veterinary 18 285 1139
Gerontology 20 389 1169
Pharmacy 43 412 1296

Chemistry rankings

Paris Diderot University ranked 22nd for Chemistry in France and 796th in the World with 16,130 publications made and 809,308 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Physical chemistry, Nanotechnology.

Chemistry ranking Location
#22 of 138 In France
#273 of 1,417 In Europe
#796 of 6,561 In the World

Paris Diderot University
Chemistry Publications & Citations

Year Chemistry publications Chemistry citations
1993 19 22
1994 18 36
1995 31 98
1996 49 195
1997 47 285
1998 45 372
1999 51 492
2000 58 563
2001 65 679
2002 71 775
2003 66 1104
2004 98 1180
2005 103 1455
2006 170 1973
2007 246 2683
2008 445 3964
2009 564 6320
2010 759 9578
2011 910 13471
2012 1191 18106
2013 1297 24322
2014 1378 31138
2015 1443 36893
2016 1281 43181
2017 1314 48681
2018 1409 56017
2019 1229 65210
2020 697 77997
2021 404 83092
2022 280 72704
2023 186 68964
2024 124 56560
2025 66 44327

The following table provides academic rankings for Paris Diderot University in various areas of Chemistry.

Chemistry subfield France ranking Europe ranking World rank
Computational Chemistry 19 265 639
Biochemistry 18 228 641
Petrology and Geochemistry 30 306 841
Physical chemistry 31 309 944
Nanotechnology 31 322 1035
Organic Chemistry 33 351 1062
Inorganic Chemistry 36 343 1102
Materials Science 41 382 1124
Chemical Engineering 40 363 1258
Pharmacy 43 412 1296
Environmental Chemistry 53 490 1665
Radiochemistry 46 443 1916
Nutrition and Food Science 51 587 2438

Physics rankings

Paris Diderot University ranked 20th for Physics in France and 716th in the World with 15,654 publications made and 800,699 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Optical Engineering, Materials Science, Nuclear Physics.

Physics ranking Location
#20 of 138 In France
#261 of 1,460 In Europe
#716 of 6,729 In the World

Paris Diderot University
Physics Publications & Citations

Year Physics publications Physics citations
1993 16 13
1994 10 31
1995 21 60
1996 43 81
1997 41 115
1998 42 176
1999 46 251
2000 38 309
2001 62 407
2002 70 487
2003 62 799
2004 80 868
2005 84 1132
2006 90 1416
2007 223 1886
2008 463 2980
2009 545 5395
2010 729 8730
2011 838 12467
2012 1083 16755
2013 1199 23249
2014 1288 31315
2015 1308 37604
2016 1287 46346
2017 1211 52817
2018 1318 65923
2019 1232 73519
2020 811 82645
2021 530 86850
2022 353 67974
2023 246 69264
2024 177 60953
2025 98 46276

The following table provides academic rankings for Paris Diderot University in various areas of Physics.

Physics subfield France ranking Europe ranking World rank
Astrobiology 11 63 168
Astrophysics and Astronomy 7 91 226
Medical Physics 9 162 383
Theoretical Physics 18 190 396
Nuclear Physics 16 200 474
Biophysics 17 226 594
Quantum and Particle physics 20 256 681
Condensed Matter Physics 22 259 685
Acoustical Engineering 19 259 689
Atomic and Molecular physics 24 292 717
Optical Engineering 22 275 741
Applied/Engineering Physics 28 303 849
Nanotechnology 31 322 1035
Materials Science 41 382 1124

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences rankings

Paris Diderot University ranked 26th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in France and 648th in the World with 15,433 publications made and 406,572 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, History, Sociology, Archaeology.

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences ranking Location
#26 of 135 In France
#270 of 1,502 In Europe
#648 of 7,088 In the World

Paris Diderot University
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Publications & Citations

Year Liberal Arts & Social Sciences publications Liberal Arts & Social Sciences citations
1993 16 6
1994 20 14
1995 27 33
1996 36 55
1997 36 81
1998 45 68
1999 67 128
2000 63 217
2001 88 221
2002 102 314
2003 95 351
2004 126 440
2005 119 561
2006 112 762
2007 227 1003
2008 374 1577
2009 509 2810
2010 544 4079
2011 726 6074
2012 901 8125
2013 1028 11260
2014 1204 14135
2015 1308 17432
2016 1300 20915
2017 1379 24137
2018 1397 28670
2019 1309 34775
2020 791 40894
2021 490 44427
2022 383 37841
2023 288 36972
2024 179 29153
2025 60 22128

The following table provides academic rankings for Paris Diderot University in various areas of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences.

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences subfield France ranking Europe ranking World rank
Art History 14 124 286
Philosophy 25 212 489
Publishing 3 194 506
Classics and Ancient History 13 224 569
Special Education 10 226 606
Genealogy 14 228 624
Linguistics 17 283 717
Demography 13 250 720
History 20 298 739
Theology / Divinity / Religious studies 19 351 892
Library and Information science 24 347 906
International Relations and Diplomacy 14 326 924
Political Science 38 378 927
Sociology 23 341 929
Archaeology 21 356 931
Aesthetics 24 378 958
Gender Studies 16 332 989
Media Studies 19 377 1098
Anthropology 23 417 1163
Political Economy 22 428 1174
Law 34 468 1287
Education Majors 19 443 1390
Public Policy / Administration 30 550 1659
Communications and Public Relations 62 839 3000

Computer Science rankings

Paris Diderot University ranked 17th for Computer Science in France and 766th in the World with 13,674 publications made and 705,393 citations received. Main research topics: Computer Vision, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Bioinformatics and Computational biology, Telecommunications.

Computer Science ranking Location
#17 of 138 In France
#293 of 1,470 In Europe
#766 of 6,855 In the World

Paris Diderot University
Computer Science Publications & Citations

Year Computer Science publications Computer Science citations
1993 6 5
1994 7 21
1995 11 37
1996 17 55
1997 13 93
1998 16 103
1999 27 140
2000 13 170
2001 38 233
2002 40 350
2003 45 460
2004 68 555
2005 68 708
2006 81 991
2007 183 1431
2008 354 2477
2009 430 4660
2010 584 7244
2011 702 10483
2012 909 14424
2013 964 19502
2014 1102 25594
2015 1178 30816
2016 1193 37570
2017 1161 42870
2018 1224 54114
2019 1155 60492
2020 784 69834
2021 503 74473
2022 337 60182
2023 229 59479
2024 147 49605
2025 85 37452

The following table provides academic rankings for Paris Diderot University in various areas of Computer Science.

Computer Science subfield France ranking Europe ranking World rank
Computer Vision 13 147 408
Bioinformatics and Computational biology 12 178 446
Computational Linguistics 16 226 570
Neuroscience 18 262 709
Library and Information science 24 347 906
Computer Networking 27 339 971
Computer Graphics 46 400 1026
Blockchain and Cryptography 36 341 1028
Software Engineering 36 432 1030
Telecommunications 33 356 1033
Data Science 29 411 1045
Artificial Intelligence (AI) 35 390 1105
Cyber Security 28 399 1159
Robotics 48 426 1320
Machine Learning 32 413 1326
Cognitive Science 46 444 1458
Human-Computer Interaction 46 550 1549
Computer Engineering 47 494 1611
Management Information Systems 75 862 2673

Engineering rankings

Paris Diderot University ranked 24th for Engineering in France and 945th in the World with 13,462 publications made and 685,862 citations received. Main research topics: Optical Engineering, Materials Science, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering.

Engineering ranking Location
#24 of 139 In France
#328 of 1,466 In Europe
#945 of 6,795 In the World

Paris Diderot University
Engineering Publications & Citations

Year Engineering publications Engineering citations
1993 19 16
1994 8 33
1995 22 50
1996 32 68
1997 41 104
1998 39 166
1999 48 251
2000 36 261
2001 56 367
2002 54 444
2003 50 703
2004 77 774
2005 84 1004
2006 96 1356
2007 205 1858
2008 391 2801
2009 488 4767
2010 642 7349
2011 720 10162
2012 923 13644
2013 1052 18719
2014 1103 24989
2015 1113 29671
2016 1157 36920
2017 1046 42200
2018 1154 51339
2019 1064 58641
2020 655 65642
2021 434 70836
2022 281 56851
2023 174 56554
2024 126 45654
2025 65 34336

The following table provides academic rankings for Paris Diderot University in various areas of Engineering.

Engineering subfield France ranking Europe ranking World rank
Aerospace Engineering 16 206 553
Biotechnology 16 229 661
Acoustical Engineering 19 259 689
Optical Engineering 22 275 741
Remote Sensing 23 279 748
Biomedical Engineering 19 271 750
Mechanical Engineering 24 310 814
Applied/Engineering Physics 28 303 849
Computer Networking 27 339 971
Telecommunications 33 356 1033
Nanotechnology 31 322 1035
Materials Science 41 382 1124
Electrical Engineering 37 395 1195
Transportation Engineering 32 437 1217
Structural Engineering 48 412 1232
Chemical Engineering 40 363 1258
Systems Engineering 42 498 1290
Metallurgical Engineering 44 412 1315
Electronic Engineering 43 421 1320
Robotics 48 426 1320
Human-Computer Interaction 46 550 1549
Geotechnical Engineering 51 465 1560
Computer Engineering 47 494 1611
Civil Engineering 52 558 1737
Environmental Engineering 65 628 2541

Environmental Science rankings

Paris Diderot University ranked 32nd for Environmental Science in France and 1065th in the World with 10,289 publications made and 407,062 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Paleontology, Ecology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.

Environmental Science ranking Location
#32 of 135 In France
#377 of 1,464 In Europe
#1065 of 6,888 In the World

Paris Diderot University
Environmental Science Publications & Citations

Year Environmental Science publications Environmental Science citations
1993 10 16
1994 6 29
1995 13 51
1996 21 49
1997 19 76
1998 28 106
1999 35 125
2000 32 203
2001 41 271
2002 48 336
2003 40 492
2004 63 556
2005 61 667
2006 78 871
2007 153 1199
2008 254 1830
2009 327 2803
2010 428 4304
2011 524 6588
2012 691 8912
2013 750 12188
2014 846 16173
2015 896 19566
2016 847 23304
2017 843 25669
2018 930 31097
2019 844 36376
2020 530 41164
2021 328 45600
2022 274 38014
2023 149 36496
2024 111 30935
2025 48 23886

The following table provides academic rankings for Paris Diderot University in various areas of Environmental Science.

Environmental Science subfield France ranking Europe ranking World rank
Meteorology and Atmospheric Science 30 279 764
Petrology and Geochemistry 30 306 841
Geography and Cartography 27 333 877
Paleontology 23 311 889
Earth science and Geophysics 30 303 901
Geology 30 332 924
Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation 32 325 1041
Oceanography 46 467 1388
Ecology 43 464 1431
Geotechnical Engineering 51 465 1560
Environmental Chemistry 53 490 1665
Forestry 55 482 1736
Agricultural Science 49 517 1988
Environmental Engineering 65 628 2541
Environmental Management 75 737 2733

Psychology rankings

Paris Diderot University ranked 17th for Psychology in France and 787th in the World with 7,176 publications made and 308,533 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Child Psychology.

Psychology ranking Location
#17 of 128 In France
#278 of 1,424 In Europe
#787 of 6,663 In the World

Paris Diderot University
Psychology Publications & Citations

Year Psychology publications Psychology citations
1993 2 3
1994 3 17
1995 5 27
1996 10 47
1997 8 58
1998 8 69
1999 10 106
2000 8 114
2001 10 141
2002 15 169
2003 16 198
2004 25 267
2005 39 322
2006 56 471
2007 87 744
2008 147 1199
2009 180 2042
2010 194 2733
2011 308 4084
2012 432 5615
2013 523 8116
2014 548 10555
2015 647 13537
2016 680 16229
2017 723 18917
2018 707 22447
2019 683 26745
2020 394 33063
2021 250 35736
2022 190 32508
2023 120 30430
2024 91 26496
2025 56 21839

The following table provides academic rankings for Paris Diderot University in various areas of Psychology.

Psychology subfield France ranking Europe ranking World rank
Special Education 10 226 606
Psychiatry 16 217 607
Neuroscience 18 262 709
Sexology 13 311 1009
Clinical Psychology 20 353 1040
Child Psychology 21 371 1090
Education Majors 19 443 1390
Cognitive Science 46 444 1458
Social Psychology 35 513 1540

Mathematics rankings

Paris Diderot University ranked 18th for Mathematics in France and 830th in the World with 5,512 publications made and 249,673 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Math Teachers, Applied Mathematics, Blockchain and Cryptography.

Mathematics ranking Location
#18 of 133 In France
#303 of 1,406 In Europe
#830 of 6,434 In the World

Paris Diderot University
Mathematics Publications & Citations

Year Mathematics publications Mathematics citations
1993 1 4
1994 2 4
1995 5 9
1996 8 18
1997 5 18
1998 4 17
1999 7 40
2000 10 50
2001 16 68
2002 21 104
2003 20 139
2004 25 173
2005 34 289
2006 33 334
2007 56 523
2008 112 766
2009 158 1273
2010 189 1933
2011 251 2723
2012 311 3600
2013 409 5566
2014 425 7508
2015 459 9677
2016 507 11656
2017 548 13093
2018 534 16058
2019 518 18977
2020 326 22716
2021 197 25363
2022 136 22172
2023 104 21618
2024 56 15492
2025 25 12072

The following table provides academic rankings for Paris Diderot University in various areas of Mathematics.

Mathematics subfield France ranking Europe ranking World rank
Math Teachers 6 210 671
Statistics 17 288 770
Econometrics and Mathematical Economics 39 401 1015
Applied Mathematics 54 395 1020
Blockchain and Cryptography 36 341 1028

Art & Design rankings

Paris Diderot University ranked 26th for Art & Design in France and 849th in the World with 1,845 publications made and 38,434 citations received. Main research topics: Literature, Fashion Design, Art History, Aesthetics, Creative Writing.

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.

Art & Design ranking Location
#26 of 127 In France
#346 of 1,385 In Europe
#849 of 6,010 In the World

Paris Diderot University
Art & Design Publications & Citations

Year Art & Design publications Art & Design citations
1993 1 0
1994 3 2
1995 3 7
1996 3 9
1997 3 13
1998 5 9
1999 13 16
2000 7 49
2001 10 28
2002 13 44
2003 14 39
2004 19 63
2005 20 74
2006 11 101
2007 31 127
2008 33 181
2009 81 317
2010 62 426
2011 83 630
2012 101 721
2013 135 1057
2014 138 1249
2015 131 1571
2016 167 2041
2017 162 2221
2018 159 2765
2019 143 3121
2020 87 3538
2021 67 3750
2022 49 3216
2023 48 3185
2024 20 3228
2025 8 3049

The following table provides academic rankings for Paris Diderot University in various areas of Art & Design.

Art & Design subfield France ranking Europe ranking World rank
Cinematography 5 72 168
Art History 14 124 286
Performing arts 8 177 406
Photography 6 184 464
Entertainment Industry Business 9 206 539
Literature 23 282 661
Music 25 315 825
Creative Writing 15 335 860
Singing and Vocal Performance 19 312 862
Fashion Design 25 371 912
Painting and Drawing 32 353 932
Sculpture 32 353 932
Aesthetics 24 378 958
Computer Graphics 46 400 1026

Other rankings

Non-core subjects for Paris Diderot University

Speciality France Europe World Rank
Finance 35 453 1143
Advertising 28 447 1222
International Trade 47 632 1335
Economics 32 493 1349
International Economics 49 658 1370
International Business 53 661 1504
Investment Banking and Stock trading 42 513 1571
Business 52 572 1635
Development Studies 31 519 1649
Management 68 612 1922
Marketing 56 651 2012
Accounting 56 672 2173