Paris West University Nanterre La Defense ranked 29th in France, 893rd in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 111 research topics. Paris West University Nanterre La Defense ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 36,726 academic publications and 185,173 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 174 notable alumni.
Paris West University Nanterre La Defense ranked 12th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in France and 300th in the World with 27,283 publications made and 128,011 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Sociology, Law, History.
Paris West University Nanterre La Defense ranked 45th for Environmental Science in France and 1384th in the World with 6,471 publications made and 66,984 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Environmental Management.
Paris West University Nanterre La Defense ranked 48th for Computer Science in France and 1544th in the World with 5,316 publications made and 72,047 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Machine Learning, Telecommunications, Cognitive Science.
Paris West University Nanterre La Defense ranked 68th for Physics in France and 1826th in the World with 4,501 publications made and 60,648 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Acoustical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy.
Paris West University Nanterre La Defense ranked 78th for Engineering in France and 2094th in the World with 4,418 publications made and 58,560 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Acoustical Engineering, Electrical Engineering.
Paris West University Nanterre La Defense ranked 67th for Biology in France and 2229th in the World with 4,413 publications made and 75,800 citations received. Main research topics: Paleontology, Neuroscience, Genetics, Biochemistry, Botany.
Paris West University Nanterre La Defense ranked 31st for Psychology in France and 1349th in the World with 3,387 publications made and 53,388 citations received. Main research topics: Social Psychology, Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Child Psychology, Cognitive Science.
Paris West University Nanterre La Defense ranked 25th for Business in France and 1128th in the World with 3,119 publications made and 41,911 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Management, Marketing, International Business, Accounting.
Paris West University Nanterre La Defense ranked 17th for Art & Design in France and 611th in the World with 2,998 publications made and 18,607 citations received. Main research topics: Literature, Fashion Design, Art History, Aesthetics, Creative Writing.
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Paris West University Nanterre La Defense ranked 41st for Mathematics in France and 1331st in the World with 2,947 publications made and 50,791 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Applied Mathematics, Math Teachers, Actuarial Science.
Paris West University Nanterre La Defense ranked 17th for Economics in France and 844th in the World with 2,868 publications made and 41,973 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Development Studies, International Economics, International Trade.
