Reykjavik University ranked 2nd in Iceland, 1721st in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 81 research topics. Reykjavik University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 7,874 academic publications and 277,301 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 4 notable alumni.
Reykjavik University ranked 2nd for Computer Science in Iceland and 1783rd in the World with 4,110 publications made and 130,794 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Telecommunications, Machine Learning, Neuroscience, Computer Networking.
Reykjavik University ranked 2nd for Biology in Iceland and 2205th in the World with 3,841 publications made and 189,660 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Neuroscience, Paleontology, Immunology.
Reykjavik University ranked 2nd for Medicine in Iceland and 1635th in the World with 3,822 publications made and 193,829 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Surgery, Public Health, Immunology.
Reykjavik University ranked 2nd for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Iceland and 2228th in the World with 3,697 publications made and 127,154 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Sociology, Political Science, Law, Linguistics.
Reykjavik University ranked 2nd for Engineering in Iceland and 2244th in the World with 3,548 publications made and 92,083 citations received. Main research topics: Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Electronic Engineering.
Reykjavik University ranked 2nd for Physics in Iceland and 2288th in the World with 2,879 publications made and 70,151 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Acoustical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy.
Reykjavik University ranked 2nd for Chemistry in Iceland and 2615th in the World with 2,531 publications made and 126,321 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Nanotechnology, Chemical Engineering.
Reykjavik University ranked 2nd for Mathematics in Iceland and 1658th in the World with 2,343 publications made and 72,414 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Blockchain and Cryptography, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Math Teachers, Applied Mathematics.
Reykjavik University ranked 2nd for Psychology in Iceland and 1687th in the World with 2,288 publications made and 93,396 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Child Psychology.
Reykjavik University ranked 2nd for Environmental Science in Iceland and 2769th in the World with 2,127 publications made and 61,449 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Oceanography.
Reykjavik University ranked 2nd for Business in Iceland and 1865th in the World with 1,536 publications made and 39,225 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Management Information Systems, Advertising.
Reykjavik University ranked 2nd for Economics in Iceland and 2230th in the World with 866 publications made and 23,237 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Development Studies, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Investment Banking and Stock trading, Environmental Economics.
Reykjavik University ranked 2nd for Art & Design in Iceland and 2041st in the World with 652 publications made and 13,528 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Computer Graphics, Aesthetics, Multimedia.
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.
