Paris West University Nanterre La Defense ranked 29th in France, 871st in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 112 research topics. Paris West University Nanterre La Defense ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 38,230 academic publications and 194,438 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 178 notable alumni.
Paris West University Nanterre La Defense ranked 12th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in France and 298th in the World with 28,431 publications made and 134,709 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Sociology, Law, History.
Paris West University Nanterre La Defense ranked 46th for Environmental Science in France and 1402nd in the World with 6,690 publications made and 69,745 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Environmental Management.
Paris West University Nanterre La Defense ranked 49th for Computer Science in France and 1579th in the World with 5,499 publications made and 76,526 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Machine Learning, Telecommunications, Cognitive Science.
Paris West University Nanterre La Defense ranked 70th for Physics in France and 1847th in the World with 4,641 publications made and 64,567 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 68th for Biology in France and 2268th in the World with 4,557 publications made and 80,308 citations received. Main research topics: Paleontology, Neuroscience, Genetics, Biochemistry, Botany.
Paris West University Nanterre La Defense ranked 78th for Engineering in France and 2113th in the World with 4,554 publications made and 62,571 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Acoustical Engineering, Electrical Engineering.
Paris West University Nanterre La Defense ranked 31st for Psychology in France and 1368th in the World with 3,519 publications made and 56,618 citations received. Main research topics: Social Psychology, Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Child Psychology, Cognitive Science.
Paris West University Nanterre La Defense ranked 27th for Business in France and 1140th in the World with 3,205 publications made and 44,777 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Management, Marketing, International Business, Accounting.
Paris West University Nanterre La Defense ranked 18th for Art & Design in France and 618th in the World with 3,101 publications made and 19,912 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.
Paris West University Nanterre La Defense ranked 42nd for Mathematics in France and 1345th in the World with 3,019 publications made and 53,373 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Applied Mathematics, Math Teachers, Actuarial Science.
Paris West University Nanterre La Defense ranked 18th for Economics in France and 859th in the World with 2,949 publications made and 44,122 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Development Studies, International Economics, International Trade.
