Pontifical University of Salamanca: Rankings

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The Pontifical University of Salamanca ranked 64th in Spain, 2742nd in the global 2026 rating, and scored in 76 research topics. The Pontifical University of Salamanca ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 3,245 academic publications and 16,055 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 53 notable alumni.

Ranking Category
#2742 of 14,131 In the World
#863 of 2,785 In Europe
#64 of 75 In Spain
#2 of 2 In Salamanca
#1075 of 1,346 For Sports / Exercise science
#1556 of 6,713 For Philosophy
#2277 of 7,088 For Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
#984 of 8,074 For Alumni Impact
#2865 of 14,131 For Non-academic Prominence

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Liberal Arts & Social Sciences rankings

The Pontifical University of Salamanca ranked 57th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Spain and 2277th in the World with 2,750 publications made and 10,787 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Law, Sociology, History.

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences ranking Location
#57 of 69 In Spain
#712 of 1,502 In Europe
#2277 of 7,088 In the World

Pontifical University of Salamanca
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Publications & Citations

Year Liberal Arts & Social Sciences publications Liberal Arts & Social Sciences citations
1993 6 0
1994 10 4
1995 2 2
1996 10 7
1997 10 5
1998 5 4
1999 12 3
2000 12 8
2001 12 7
2002 13 17
2003 42 18
2004 35 33
2005 57 49
2006 60 51
2007 79 74
2008 78 93
2009 97 192
2010 77 219
2011 86 210
2012 78 259
2013 100 308
2014 93 424
2015 109 369
2016 126 424
2017 154 481
2018 156 462
2019 199 656
2020 168 899
2021 191 1264
2022 150 1435
2023 174 1586
2024 98 1331
2025 67 1246

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

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences subfield Spain ranking Europe ranking World rank
Sports / Exercise science 50 387 1075
Philosophy 54 546 1556
Theology / Divinity / Religious studies 55 751 2522
Classics and Ancient History 53 756 2593
Political Science 62 811 2666
Sociology 63 868 3311
Education Majors 63 835 3378
Aesthetics 63 985 3581
Anthropology 65 925 3600
Law 64 965 3808
History 64 1034 4092
Archaeology 66 1058 4214
Demography 66 985 4392
Linguistics 63 1112 4479

Computer Science rankings

The Pontifical University of Salamanca ranked 64th for Computer Science in Spain and 4162nd in the World with 812 publications made and 7,655 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Neuroscience, Human-Computer Interaction, Management Information Systems.

Computer Science ranking Location
#64 of 69 In Spain
#1024 of 1,470 In Europe
#4162 of 6,855 In the World

Pontifical University of Salamanca
Computer Science Publications & Citations

Year Computer Science publications Computer Science citations
1993 0 0
1994 1 0
1995 0 0
1996 1 3
1997 2 3
1998 0 4
1999 1 2
2000 3 1
2001 3 0
2002 3 7
2003 6 14
2004 18 25
2005 10 35
2006 18 45
2007 33 90
2008 30 106
2009 34 140
2010 30 193
2011 50 184
2012 34 236
2013 26 271
2014 30 388
2015 29 296
2016 37 364
2017 45 380
2018 39 314
2019 45 414
2020 56 569
2021 59 759
2022 45 769
2023 54 817
2024 39 670
2025 35 655

The following table provides academic rankings for The Pontifical University of Salamanca in various areas of Computer Science.

Computer Science subfield Spain ranking Europe ranking World rank
Human-Computer Interaction 51 559 1575
Software Engineering 56 708 2150
Management Information Systems 55 766 2245
Cognitive Science 60 869 3569
Computer Networking 60 958 3835
Telecommunications 61 987 3995
Artificial Intelligence (AI) 64 1047 4124
Machine Learning 64 984 4132
Cyber Security 62 1037 4169
Neuroscience 67 1013 4244
Computer Vision 65 1083 4397

Environmental Science rankings

The Pontifical University of Salamanca ranked 66th for Environmental Science in Spain and 4746th in the World with 694 publications made and 5,542 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Paleontology, Ecology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.

Environmental Science ranking Location
#66 of 69 In Spain
#1132 of 1,464 In Europe
#4746 of 6,888 In the World

Pontifical University of Salamanca
Environmental Science Publications & Citations

Year Environmental Science publications Environmental Science citations
1993 0 0
1994 1 1
1995 0 0
1996 2 5
1997 3 1
1998 0 2
1999 2 1
2000 2 1
2001 2 3
2002 2 5
2003 8 9
2004 14 13
2005 12 19
2006 15 23
2007 18 36
2008 28 63
2009 31 121
2010 25 130
2011 25 131
2012 19 142
2013 21 183
2014 29 262
2015 18 188
2016 21 226
2017 35 267
2018 42 259
2019 41 346
2020 51 418
2021 59 568
2022 33 638
2023 57 728
2024 32 594
2025 28 558

The following table provides academic rankings for The Pontifical University of Salamanca in various areas of Environmental Science.

Environmental Science subfield Spain ranking Europe ranking World rank
Geography and Cartography 63 975 3814
Meteorology and Atmospheric Science 65 1098 4523
Geology 66 1141 4800
Paleontology 66 1164 4996
Ecology 66 1270 5584

Medicine rankings

The Pontifical University of Salamanca ranked 67th for Medicine in Spain and 4548th in the World with 613 publications made and 6,475 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Pathology, Physical Therapy, Clinical Psychology, Nursing.

Medicine ranking Location
#67 of 69 In Spain
#1032 of 1,437 In Europe
#4548 of 6,793 In the World

Pontifical University of Salamanca
Medicine Publications & Citations

Year Medicine publications Medicine citations
1993 0 0
1994 1 0
1995 0 0
1996 1 1
1997 0 0
1998 2 2
1999 3 0
2000 2 1
2001 1 0
2002 0 8
2003 2 8
2004 2 12
2005 3 11
2006 5 22
2007 5 29
2008 8 51
2009 7 60
2010 6 95
2011 14 96
2012 12 143
2013 13 153
2014 21 191
2015 13 182
2016 23 228
2017 30 216
2018 36 248
2019 38 340
2020 67 557
2021 71 945
2022 45 1006
2023 82 1165
2024 52 1029
2025 54 1049

The following table provides academic rankings for The Pontifical University of Salamanca in various areas of Medicine.

Medicine subfield Spain ranking Europe ranking World rank
Sports / Exercise science 50 387 1075
Sports Medicine 59 578 1870
Physical Therapy 59 619 2143
Paramedicine and Emergency medicine 56 578 2216
Gerontology 61 624 2312
Clinical Psychology 62 616 2350
Nursing 62 717 3020
Health Science 64 813 3472
Psychiatry 66 898 3871
Public Health 65 925 4163
Anatomy and Physiology 64 961 4211
Surgery 66 1002 4464
Pathology 67 1019 4651

Psychology rankings

The Pontifical University of Salamanca ranked 61st for Psychology in Spain and 3010th in the World with 548 publications made and 7,189 citations received. Main research topics: Social Psychology, Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Clinical Psychology, Child Psychology.

Psychology ranking Location
#61 of 69 In Spain
#772 of 1,424 In Europe
#3010 of 6,663 In the World

Pontifical University of Salamanca
Psychology Publications & Citations

Year Psychology publications Psychology citations
1993 0 0
1994 1 0
1995 0 0
1996 2 2
1997 1 2
1998 0 4
1999 3 1
2000 3 3
2001 1 1
2002 2 6
2003 1 12
2004 11 20
2005 3 23
2006 2 23
2007 19 61
2008 9 69
2009 11 77
2010 7 111
2011 18 117
2012 11 156
2013 12 171
2014 15 201
2015 23 205
2016 27 264
2017 29 235
2018 27 227
2019 41 301
2020 46 484
2021 41 718
2022 43 760
2023 68 883
2024 34 765
2025 43 788

The following table provides academic rankings for The Pontifical University of Salamanca in various areas of Psychology.

Psychology subfield Spain ranking Europe ranking World rank
Child Psychology 46 442 1343
Clinical Psychology 62 616 2350
Education Majors 63 835 3378
Cognitive Science 60 869 3569
Social Psychology 64 942 3675
Psychiatry 66 898 3871
Neuroscience 67 1013 4244

Engineering rankings

The Pontifical University of Salamanca ranked 65th for Engineering in Spain and 5068th in the World with 524 publications made and 4,621 citations received. Main research topics: Human-Computer Interaction, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Networking, Telecommunications, Materials Science.

Engineering ranking Location
#65 of 69 In Spain
#1220 of 1,466 In Europe
#5068 of 6,795 In the World

Pontifical University of Salamanca
Engineering Publications & Citations

Year Engineering publications Engineering citations
1993 0 0
1994 0 1
1995 0 0
1996 0 1
1997 1 1
1998 1 1
1999 3 1
2000 1 2
2001 3 0
2002 4 3
2003 4 10
2004 12 24
2005 6 15
2006 12 25
2007 20 44
2008 23 72
2009 30 108
2010 15 119
2011 37 113
2012 26 159
2013 22 194
2014 16 289
2015 13 212
2016 23 224
2017 15 255
2018 29 224
2019 34 277
2020 30 299
2021 37 399
2022 31 381
2023 32 428
2024 20 348
2025 22 389

The following table provides academic rankings for The Pontifical University of Salamanca in various areas of Engineering.

Engineering subfield Spain ranking Europe ranking World rank
Human-Computer Interaction 51 559 1575
Computer Networking 60 958 3835
Telecommunications 61 987 3995
Mechanical Engineering 65 1072 4064
Acoustical Engineering 66 1157 4585
Optical Engineering 67 1245 5264
Materials Science 67 1337 5794

Biology rankings

The Pontifical University of Salamanca ranked 67th for Biology in Spain and 5484th in the World with 501 publications made and 4,917 citations received. Main research topics: Paleontology, Neuroscience, Biochemistry, Genetics, Botany.

Biology ranking Location
#67 of 69 In Spain
#1236 of 1,449 In Europe
#5484 of 6,841 In the World

Pontifical University of Salamanca
Biology Publications & Citations

Year Biology publications Biology citations
1993 0 0
1994 0 0
1995 0 0
1996 2 2
1997 2 1
1998 2 0
1999 2 1
2000 1 2
2001 0 3
2002 0 6
2003 4 5
2004 5 6
2005 3 15
2006 8 19
2007 8 40
2008 12 60
2009 8 70
2010 12 97
2011 25 91
2012 6 113
2013 13 152
2014 11 183
2015 13 167
2016 15 217
2017 26 205
2018 32 197
2019 32 295
2020 44 399
2021 49 640
2022 36 694
2023 58 803
2024 33 623
2025 41 593

The following table provides academic rankings for The Pontifical University of Salamanca in various areas of Biology.

Biology subfield Spain ranking Europe ranking World rank
Neuroscience 67 1013 4244
Paleontology 66 1164 4996
Botany 68 1152 5275
Genetics 67 1206 5551
Biochemistry 67 1208 5560

Business rankings

The Pontifical University of Salamanca ranked 64th for Business in Spain and 3951st in the World with 451 publications made and 4,706 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Management Information Systems, Finance, Advertising.

Business ranking Location
#64 of 69 In Spain
#1046 of 1,436 In Europe
#3951 of 6,366 In the World

Pontifical University of Salamanca
Business Publications & Citations

Year Business publications Business citations
1993 0 0
1994 0 0
1995 0 0
1996 0 0
1997 0 0
1998 0 2
1999 0 0
2000 0 1
2001 0 1
2002 1 1
2003 0 5
2004 6 11
2005 5 16
2006 7 22
2007 11 34
2008 18 59
2009 18 68
2010 18 94
2011 21 89
2012 20 112
2013 12 136
2014 19 181
2015 19 150
2016 22 182
2017 23 190
2018 27 186
2019 35 274
2020 26 304
2021 36 415
2022 22 440
2023 44 445
2024 19 347
2025 24 377

The following table provides academic rankings for The Pontifical University of Salamanca in various areas of Business.

Business subfield Spain ranking Europe ranking World rank
Advertising 55 684 2207
Management Information Systems 55 766 2245
Management 62 1020 3823
Marketing 64 1054 4147
Finance 64 1153 4641

Mathematics rankings

The Pontifical University of Salamanca ranked 62nd for Mathematics in Spain and 3460th in the World with 380 publications made and 6,360 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers.

Mathematics ranking Location
#62 of 69 In Spain
#856 of 1,406 In Europe
#3460 of 6,434 In the World

Pontifical University of Salamanca
Mathematics Publications & Citations

Year Mathematics publications Mathematics citations
1993 0 0
1994 0 0
1995 0 0
1996 0 0
1997 1 1
1998 0 2
1999 1 0
2000 2 2
2001 2 1
2002 1 4
2003 3 11
2004 5 13
2005 2 18
2006 7 28
2007 10 48
2008 12 52
2009 16 91
2010 10 133
2011 23 138
2012 13 167
2013 8 185
2014 10 226
2015 13 200
2016 16 257
2017 20 261
2018 21 221
2019 28 310
2020 25 407
2021 31 569
2022 24 612
2023 35 602
2024 18 483
2025 26 491

The following table provides academic rankings for The Pontifical University of Salamanca in various areas of Mathematics.

Mathematics subfield Spain ranking Europe ranking World rank
Statistics 58 800 3069
Math Teachers 62 874 3682

Art & Design rankings

The Pontifical University of Salamanca ranked 61st for Art & Design in Spain and 3629th in the World with 282 publications made and 2,099 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Aesthetics.

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
#61 of 69 In Spain
#966 of 1,385 In Europe
#3629 of 6,010 In the World

Pontifical University of Salamanca
Art & Design Publications & Citations

Year Art & Design publications Art & Design citations
1993 0 0
1994 0 0
1995 0 0
1996 0 1
1997 1 1
1998 0 2
1999 1 2
2000 1 2
2001 1 0
2002 2 2
2003 4 3
2004 4 10
2005 3 3
2006 10 15
2007 11 20
2008 14 24
2009 17 64
2010 5 46
2011 18 41
2012 9 48
2013 7 57
2014 12 106
2015 12 77
2016 15 89
2017 15 113
2018 18 90
2019 20 114
2020 16 127
2021 20 158
2022 14 176
2023 13 175
2024 9 167
2025 7 156

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

Art & Design subfield Spain ranking Europe ranking World rank
Literature 60 892 3299
Fashion Design 61 952 3575
Aesthetics 63 985 3581

Economics rankings

The Pontifical University of Salamanca ranked 63rd for Economics in Spain and 3697th in the World with 202 publications made and 3,344 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Development Studies.

Economics ranking Location
#63 of 68 In Spain
#961 of 1,391 In Europe
#3697 of 6,188 In the World

Pontifical University of Salamanca
Economics Publications & Citations

Year Economics publications Economics citations
1993 0 0
1994 0 1
1995 0 0
1996 0 0
1997 0 0
1998 0 2
1999 1 0
2000 1 2
2001 0 2
2002 0 0
2003 1 4
2004 3 6
2005 1 5
2006 2 12
2007 7 12
2008 7 18
2009 4 42
2010 7 47
2011 9 50
2012 9 57
2013 6 73
2014 10 94
2015 6 80
2016 12 86
2017 14 106
2018 9 102
2019 9 108
2020 17 160
2021 11 226
2022 8 243
2023 26 227
2024 9 188
2025 14 169

The following table provides academic rankings for The Pontifical University of Salamanca in various areas of Economics.

Economics subfield Spain ranking Europe ranking World rank
Finance 64 1153 4641
Development Studies 66 1192 5251

Other rankings

Non-core subjects for the Pontifical University of Salamanca

Speciality Spain Europe World Rank
Astrophysics and Astronomy 66 1086 4395
Quantum and Particle physics 67 1267 5360
Physics 67 1311 5527
Organic Chemistry 68 1281 5783
Chemistry 68 1336 5928