Paul Valery University, Montpellier 3: Rankings

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Paul Valery University, Montpellier 3 ranked 56th in France, 1450th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 39 research topics. Paul Valery University, Montpellier 3 ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 13,838 academic publications and 98,795 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 28 notable alumni.

Ranking Category
#1450 of 14,131 In the World
#548 of 2,785 In Europe
#56 of 224 In France
#3 of 24 In Occitanie
#2 of 5 In Montpellier
#786 of 6,713 For Philosophy
#853 of 2,908 For Classics and Ancient History
#867 of 2,195 For Art History
#1553 of 8,074 For Alumni Impact
#1535 of 14,131 For Non-academic Prominence
Top50% For 36 other topics

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Liberal Arts & Social Sciences rankings

Paul Valery University, Montpellier 3 ranked 44th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in France and 1003rd in the World with 10,124 publications made and 63,250 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, History, Sociology, Archaeology.

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences ranking Location
#44 of 135 In France
#391 of 1,502 In Europe
#1003 of 7,088 In the World

Paul Valery University, Montpellier 3
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Publications & Citations

Year Liberal Arts & Social Sciences publications Liberal Arts & Social Sciences citations
1993 35 13
1994 31 17
1995 35 29
1996 36 27
1997 53 34
1998 50 29
1999 45 39
2000 43 49
2001 70 51
2002 104 58
2003 92 66
2004 83 74
2005 116 104
2006 148 139
2007 200 152
2008 213 217
2009 148 221
2010 186 321
2011 210 336
2012 203 465
2013 230 557
2014 349 683
2015 446 867
2016 542 1301
2017 519 1903
2018 630 2798
2019 849 4188
2020 761 5798
2021 929 7702
2022 783 8090
2023 786 8842
2024 819 8184
2025 245 6874

The following table provides academic rankings for Paul Valery University, Montpellier 3 in various areas of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences.

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences subfield France ranking Europe ranking World rank
Philosophy 36 316 786
Classics and Ancient History 24 331 853
Art History 39 361 867
Genealogy 27 343 955
Media Studies 18 374 1092
Political Science 54 485 1248
Political Economy 25 457 1262
History 46 494 1376
Sociology 42 497 1479
Demography 45 502 1668
Aesthetics 55 614 1735
Archaeology 55 583 1750
Linguistics 51 580 1767
Theology / Divinity / Religious studies 47 605 1822
Gender Studies 38 545 1831
Anthropology 48 602 1904
Law 67 724 2447
Library and Information science 80 789 2812
Education Majors 51 743 2904
Communications and Public Relations 61 837 2989

Environmental Science rankings

Paul Valery University, Montpellier 3 ranked 59th for Environmental Science in France and 1802nd in the World with 4,649 publications made and 77,316 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Environmental Management.

Environmental Science ranking Location
#59 of 135 In France
#557 of 1,464 In Europe
#1802 of 6,888 In the World

Paul Valery University, Montpellier 3
Environmental Science Publications & Citations

Year Environmental Science publications Environmental Science citations
1993 10 6
1994 8 11
1995 13 20
1996 15 25
1997 13 22
1998 12 19
1999 15 26
2000 14 39
2001 16 35
2002 24 40
2003 20 64
2004 30 55
2005 45 63
2006 63 101
2007 83 120
2008 69 141
2009 49 150
2010 70 219
2011 68 232
2012 67 288
2013 87 360
2014 121 502
2015 241 781
2016 281 1486
2017 290 2379
2018 352 3634
2019 456 5487
2020 452 7714
2021 463 10597
2022 338 11108
2023 370 11925
2024 341 11356
2025 121 10676

The following table provides academic rankings for Paul Valery University, Montpellier 3 in various areas of Environmental Science.

Environmental Science subfield France ranking Europe ranking World rank
Forestry 26 281 921
Geography and Cartography 50 484 1364
Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation 44 449 1661
Agricultural Science 40 467 1760
Environmental Management 49 551 1808
Geology 65 562 1840
Ecology 56 561 1899
Oceanography 73 607 2052
Paleontology 65 618 2207
Petrology and Geochemistry 83 687 2456
Earth science and Geophysics 86 679 2506
Meteorology and Atmospheric Science 91 786 2947
Geotechnical Engineering 83 746 2981

Biology rankings

Paul Valery University, Montpellier 3 ranked 78th for Biology in France and 2785th in the World with 3,118 publications made and 73,569 citations received. Main research topics: Paleontology, Botany, Genetics, Biochemistry, Zoology.

Biology ranking Location
#78 of 135 In France
#689 of 1,449 In Europe
#2785 of 6,841 In the World

Paul Valery University, Montpellier 3
Biology Publications & Citations

Year Biology publications Biology citations
1993 7 7
1994 3 12
1995 4 31
1996 5 40
1997 5 39
1998 8 31
1999 4 41
2000 7 53
2001 10 50
2002 12 50
2003 7 80
2004 14 77
2005 15 92
2006 24 136
2007 34 145
2008 40 199
2009 19 198
2010 41 250
2011 24 262
2012 32 338
2013 50 398
2014 77 525
2015 164 786
2016 192 1413
2017 216 2265
2018 270 3443
2019 305 5212
2020 359 7421
2021 350 10229
2022 250 10692
2023 241 11252
2024 218 10333
2025 97 9706

The following table provides academic rankings for Paul Valery University, Montpellier 3 in various areas of Biology.

Biology subfield France ranking Europe ranking World rank
Forestry 26 281 921
Zoology 31 353 1104
Evolutionary Biology 53 491 1424
Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation 44 449 1661
Agricultural Science 40 467 1760
Botany 48 524 2018
Horticulture 47 498 2156
Paleontology 65 618 2207
Neuroscience 64 670 2371
Virology 64 654 2738
Oncology and Cancer research 59 683 2913
Immunology 70 696 2972
Genetics 84 746 3082
Bioinformatics and Computational biology 78 744 3106
Nutrition and Food Science 72 760 3421
Microbiology 75 744 3467
Biochemistry 89 827 3594

Computer Science rankings

Paul Valery University, Montpellier 3 ranked 96th for Computer Science in France and 3062nd in the World with 2,026 publications made and 32,139 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Machine Learning, Cognitive Science, Computer Networking.

Computer Science ranking Location
#96 of 138 In France
#813 of 1,470 In Europe
#3062 of 6,855 In the World

Paul Valery University, Montpellier 3
Computer Science Publications & Citations

Year Computer Science publications Computer Science citations
1993 7 0
1994 2 5
1995 5 8
1996 5 7
1997 4 9
1998 5 4
1999 10 7
2000 8 8
2001 6 20
2002 6 20
2003 12 33
2004 11 31
2005 13 57
2006 22 59
2007 27 78
2008 29 110
2009 20 115
2010 36 135
2011 34 156
2012 39 206
2013 47 269
2014 58 328
2015 88 389
2016 89 601
2017 124 835
2018 151 1230
2019 190 1833
2020 199 2501
2021 215 3608
2022 170 3778
2023 157 4053
2024 148 3575
2025 84 3192

The following table provides academic rankings for Paul Valery University, Montpellier 3 in various areas of Computer Science.

Computer Science subfield France ranking Europe ranking World rank
Computational Linguistics 45 445 1379
Cognitive Science 70 623 2268
Neuroscience 64 670 2371
Human-Computer Interaction 85 785 2673
Cyber Security 83 727 2681
Data Science 86 796 2730
Library and Information science 80 789 2812
Artificial Intelligence (AI) 95 774 2868
Computer Networking 87 748 2889
Management Information Systems 83 961 3089
Bioinformatics and Computational biology 78 744 3106
Computer Vision 100 834 3209
Telecommunications 103 861 3353
Machine Learning 105 855 3493

Engineering rankings

Paul Valery University, Montpellier 3 ranked 105th for Engineering in France and 3483rd in the World with 1,901 publications made and 30,252 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Acoustical Engineering, Computer Networking, Mechanical Engineering.

Engineering ranking Location
#105 of 139 In France
#909 of 1,466 In Europe
#3483 of 6,795 In the World

Paul Valery University, Montpellier 3
Engineering Publications & Citations

Year Engineering publications Engineering citations
1993 5 0
1994 1 4
1995 6 9
1996 2 7
1997 3 8
1998 3 3
1999 3 4
2000 5 10
2001 7 16
2002 3 14
2003 18 19
2004 10 30
2005 11 26
2006 19 33
2007 23 56
2008 35 64
2009 18 68
2010 31 87
2011 27 93
2012 38 174
2013 49 198
2014 61 267
2015 99 360
2016 105 602
2017 130 926
2018 148 1370
2019 177 2070
2020 182 2899
2021 185 4256
2022 146 4470
2023 150 4628
2024 124 4102
2025 53 3900

The following table provides academic rankings for Paul Valery University, Montpellier 3 in various areas of Engineering.

Engineering subfield France ranking Europe ranking World rank
Remote Sensing 79 663 2343
Civil Engineering 74 674 2356
Acoustical Engineering 83 741 2592
Human-Computer Interaction 85 785 2673
Systems Engineering 95 826 2688
Computer Networking 87 748 2889
Geotechnical Engineering 83 746 2981
Optical Engineering 96 820 3134
Aerospace Engineering 92 850 3153
Telecommunications 103 861 3353
Structural Engineering 96 927 3528
Mechanical Engineering 109 1008 3736
Electrical Engineering 107 972 3811
Materials Science 103 959 3830
Metallurgical Engineering 111 1042 4404

Medicine rankings

Paul Valery University, Montpellier 3 ranked 82nd for Medicine in France and 3257th in the World with 1,651 publications made and 35,004 citations received. Main research topics: Public Health, Pathology, Psychiatry, Clinical Psychology, Nursing.

Medicine ranking Location
#82 of 132 In France
#798 of 1,437 In Europe
#3257 of 6,793 In the World

Paul Valery University, Montpellier 3
Medicine Publications & Citations

Year Medicine publications Medicine citations
1993 5 4
1994 1 7
1995 1 19
1996 2 31
1997 3 32
1998 2 28
1999 2 35
2000 5 39
2001 6 32
2002 7 33
2003 7 53
2004 10 57
2005 7 73
2006 11 102
2007 17 102
2008 22 147
2009 14 148
2010 13 173
2011 13 176
2012 12 259
2013 21 248
2014 40 313
2015 82 415
2016 98 736
2017 122 1044
2018 135 1697
2019 168 2571
2020 196 3577
2021 198 5192
2022 139 5131
2023 128 5690
2024 104 4321
2025 56 3852

The following table provides academic rankings for Paul Valery University, Montpellier 3 in various areas of Medicine.

Medicine subfield France ranking Europe ranking World rank
Audiology 41 482 1593
Public Health 46 533 1864
Veterinary 36 424 1910
Clinical Psychology 35 601 2236
Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN) 64 744 2426
Virology 64 654 2738
Psychiatry 61 720 2750
Oncology and Cancer research 59 683 2913
Immunology 70 696 2972
Nursing 49 731 3110
Anatomy and Physiology 81 825 3313
Health Science 47 815 3478
Pathology 83 845 3614
Physical Therapy 77 916 3809
Surgery 92 919 3928
Radiology and Nuclear medicine 100 967 4032

Art & Design rankings

Paul Valery University, Montpellier 3 ranked 56th for Art & Design in France and 1711th in the World with 1,204 publications made and 4,241 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
#56 of 127 In France
#596 of 1,385 In Europe
#1711 of 6,010 In the World

Paul Valery University, Montpellier 3
Art & Design Publications & Citations

Year Art & Design publications Art & Design citations
1993 2 3
1994 3 2
1995 2 2
1996 5 4
1997 3 5
1998 6 3
1999 6 3
2000 4 4
2001 6 5
2002 3 6
2003 11 11
2004 10 4
2005 11 12
2006 11 8
2007 19 8
2008 24 23
2009 15 23
2010 24 31
2011 20 39
2012 24 67
2013 25 76
2014 60 72
2015 53 110
2016 70 129
2017 49 174
2018 73 244
2019 108 363
2020 121 527
2021 119 745
2022 83 745
2023 102 880
2024 81 827
2025 41 792

The following table provides academic rankings for Paul Valery University, Montpellier 3 in various areas of Art & Design.

Art & Design subfield France ranking Europe ranking World rank
Cinematography 21 250 600
Art History 39 361 867
Photography 17 347 955
Entertainment Industry Business 22 367 980
Creative Writing 21 372 981
Performing arts 28 390 995
Literature 48 526 1478
Aesthetics 55 614 1735
Fashion Design 73 653 1914

Psychology rankings

Paul Valery University, Montpellier 3 ranked 74th for Psychology in France and 2974th in the World with 1,159 publications made and 17,508 citations received. Main research topics: Neuroscience, Psychiatry, Social Psychology, Cognitive Science, Child Psychology.

Psychology ranking Location
#74 of 128 In France
#766 of 1,424 In Europe
#2974 of 6,663 In the World

Paul Valery University, Montpellier 3
Psychology Publications & Citations

Year Psychology publications Psychology citations
1993 5 0
1994 0 7
1995 0 13
1996 1 8
1997 2 15
1998 2 14
1999 3 16
2000 1 24
2001 5 19
2002 3 16
2003 7 32
2004 9 31
2005 6 48
2006 13 58
2007 11 57
2008 12 83
2009 10 80
2010 15 94
2011 16 112
2012 16 167
2013 21 184
2014 36 234
2015 49 238
2016 42 355
2017 55 408
2018 86 596
2019 104 863
2020 108 1286
2021 118 1819
2022 124 2115
2023 105 2145
2024 107 2049
2025 70 1987

The following table provides academic rankings for Paul Valery University, Montpellier 3 in various areas of Psychology.

Psychology subfield France ranking Europe ranking World rank
Clinical Psychology 35 601 2236
Cognitive Science 70 623 2268
Neuroscience 64 670 2371
Child Psychology 47 642 2397
Psychiatry 61 720 2750
Social Psychology 81 797 2894
Education Majors 51 743 2904

Economics rankings

Paul Valery University, Montpellier 3 ranked 88th for Economics in France and 3120th in the World with 641 publications made and 9,260 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Political Economy.

Economics ranking Location
#88 of 128 In France
#845 of 1,391 In Europe
#3120 of 6,188 In the World

Paul Valery University, Montpellier 3
Economics Publications & Citations

Year Economics publications Economics citations
1993 0 1
1994 0 2
1995 1 2
1996 0 4
1997 0 4
1998 2 1
1999 1 0
2000 2 1
2001 2 7
2002 4 8
2003 2 11
2004 0 9
2005 2 10
2006 4 14
2007 14 32
2008 18 39
2009 9 32
2010 7 36
2011 12 66
2012 8 66
2013 12 96
2014 20 137
2015 23 129
2016 34 188
2017 45 323
2018 46 398
2019 58 615
2020 55 872
2021 67 1192
2022 56 1250
2023 58 1442
2024 51 1133
2025 22 943

The following table provides academic rankings for Paul Valery University, Montpellier 3 in various areas of Economics.

Economics subfield France ranking Europe ranking World rank
Political Economy 25 457 1262
Econometrics and Mathematical Economics 94 798 2971
Development Studies 78 818 3188
Finance 98 903 3234

Other rankings

Non-core subjects for Paul Valery University, Montpellier 3

Speciality France Europe World Rank
Astrophysics and Astronomy 88 743 2625
Applied Mathematics 91 718 2656
Math Teachers 56 804 3311
Statistics 103 840 3360
Business 105 942 3436
Management 103 938 3500
Physics 105 919 3557
Mathematics 105 888 3594
Chemistry 102 898 3725
Marketing 98 1041 4081
Quantum and Particle physics 114 1033 4166
Organic Chemistry 100 999 4393