Reykjavik University ranked 2nd in Iceland, 1704th in the global 2024 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 78 research topics. Reykjavik University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 6,712 academic publications and 175,588 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 2 notable alumni.
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Computer Science rankings
Reykjavik University ranked 2nd for Computer Science in Iceland and 1707th in the World with 3,578 publications made and 72,854 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Telecommunications, Machine Learning, Neuroscience, Computer Networking.
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Computer Science Publications & Citations
| Year | Computer Science publications | Computer Science citations |
| 1991 | 1 | 14 |
| 1992 | 0 | 6 |
| 1993 | 2 | 11 |
| 1994 | 0 | 19 |
| 1995 | 4 | 14 |
| 1996 | 1 | 25 |
| 1997 | 1 | 31 |
| 1998 | 2 | 19 |
| 1999 | 2 | 30 |
| 2000 | 5 | 48 |
| 2001 | 8 | 50 |
| 2002 | 12 | 70 |
| 2003 | 15 | 135 |
| 2004 | 18 | 233 |
| 2005 | 31 | 315 |
| 2006 | 36 | 463 |
| 2007 | 59 | 652 |
| 2008 | 91 | 1222 |
| 2009 | 120 | 1560 |
| 2010 | 165 | 2153 |
| 2011 | 143 | 2575 |
| 2012 | 177 | 3134 |
| 2013 | 168 | 3394 |
| 2014 | 206 | 4036 |
| 2015 | 187 | 4322 |
| 2016 | 257 | 4879 |
| 2017 | 228 | 4767 |
| 2018 | 230 | 5283 |
| 2019 | 232 | 5870 |
| 2020 | 284 | 7569 |
| 2021 | 273 | 8383 |
| 2022 | 273 | 8641 |
| 2023 | 310 | 9373 |
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Biology rankings
Reykjavik University ranked 2nd for Biology in Iceland and 2060th in the World with 3,346 publications made and 130,335 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Neuroscience, Paleontology, Immunology.
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Biology Publications & Citations
| Year | Biology publications | Biology citations |
| 1991 | 4 | 41 |
| 1992 | 2 | 32 |
| 1993 | 3 | 77 |
| 1994 | 2 | 80 |
| 1995 | 7 | 114 |
| 1996 | 4 | 127 |
| 1997 | 9 | 168 |
| 1998 | 7 | 140 |
| 1999 | 5 | 177 |
| 2000 | 15 | 216 |
| 2001 | 38 | 232 |
| 2002 | 37 | 299 |
| 2003 | 33 | 498 |
| 2004 | 52 | 745 |
| 2005 | 51 | 949 |
| 2006 | 62 | 1285 |
| 2007 | 72 | 1623 |
| 2008 | 91 | 2525 |
| 2009 | 107 | 3249 |
| 2010 | 137 | 4183 |
| 2011 | 105 | 4473 |
| 2012 | 153 | 4976 |
| 2013 | 150 | 5527 |
| 2014 | 146 | 6166 |
| 2015 | 150 | 6774 |
| 2016 | 178 | 7153 |
| 2017 | 202 | 7129 |
| 2018 | 218 | 7905 |
| 2019 | 233 | 8650 |
| 2020 | 231 | 10109 |
| 2021 | 247 | 11390 |
| 2022 | 259 | 11501 |
| 2023 | 271 | 11698 |
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Medicine rankings
Reykjavik University ranked 2nd for Medicine in Iceland and 1545th in the World with 3,274 publications made and 125,214 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Surgery, Public Health, Immunology.
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Medicine Publications & Citations
| Year | Medicine publications | Medicine citations |
| 1991 | 4 | 37 |
| 1992 | 1 | 26 |
| 1993 | 2 | 25 |
| 1994 | 2 | 41 |
| 1995 | 8 | 53 |
| 1996 | 5 | 77 |
| 1997 | 12 | 93 |
| 1998 | 8 | 86 |
| 1999 | 8 | 123 |
| 2000 | 19 | 158 |
| 2001 | 38 | 185 |
| 2002 | 47 | 260 |
| 2003 | 47 | 463 |
| 2004 | 66 | 773 |
| 2005 | 49 | 1008 |
| 2006 | 71 | 1473 |
| 2007 | 77 | 1783 |
| 2008 | 87 | 2612 |
| 2009 | 102 | 3327 |
| 2010 | 129 | 4171 |
| 2011 | 100 | 4478 |
| 2012 | 145 | 4937 |
| 2013 | 154 | 5464 |
| 2014 | 148 | 6072 |
| 2015 | 135 | 6865 |
| 2016 | 171 | 7204 |
| 2017 | 186 | 7130 |
| 2018 | 195 | 7884 |
| 2019 | 226 | 8425 |
| 2020 | 213 | 9844 |
| 2021 | 247 | 11135 |
| 2022 | 242 | 11210 |
| 2023 | 269 | 11647 |
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Liberal Arts & Social Sciences rankings
Reykjavik University ranked 2nd for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Iceland and 1926th in the World with 3,266 publications made and 83,139 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Sociology, Political Science, Law, Linguistics.
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences ranking | Location |
| #2 of 6 | In Iceland |
| #641 of 1,492 | In Europe |
| #1926 of 7,020 | In the World |
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Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Publications & Citations
| Year | Liberal Arts & Social Sciences publications | Liberal Arts & Social Sciences citations |
| 1991 | 3 | 12 |
| 1992 | 1 | 14 |
| 1993 | 1 | 39 |
| 1994 | 2 | 49 |
| 1995 | 6 | 62 |
| 1996 | 3 | 74 |
| 1997 | 7 | 100 |
| 1998 | 6 | 67 |
| 1999 | 3 | 103 |
| 2000 | 12 | 95 |
| 2001 | 26 | 117 |
| 2002 | 25 | 139 |
| 2003 | 19 | 218 |
| 2004 | 43 | 310 |
| 2005 | 35 | 415 |
| 2006 | 48 | 647 |
| 2007 | 84 | 852 |
| 2008 | 89 | 1257 |
| 2009 | 125 | 1784 |
| 2010 | 168 | 2315 |
| 2011 | 121 | 2674 |
| 2012 | 143 | 3064 |
| 2013 | 152 | 3456 |
| 2014 | 155 | 3754 |
| 2015 | 134 | 4383 |
| 2016 | 209 | 4492 |
| 2017 | 194 | 4446 |
| 2018 | 197 | 4962 |
| 2019 | 207 | 5387 |
| 2020 | 247 | 6500 |
| 2021 | 259 | 7588 |
| 2022 | 209 | 7721 |
| 2023 | 283 | 8374 |
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Engineering rankings
Reykjavik University ranked 2nd for Engineering in Iceland and 2153rd in the World with 3,162 publications made and 59,281 citations received. Main research topics: Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, Optical Engineering, Materials Science, Electronic Engineering.
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Engineering Publications & Citations
| Year | Engineering publications | Engineering citations |
| 1991 | 3 | 16 |
| 1992 | 1 | 11 |
| 1993 | 2 | 25 |
| 1994 | 1 | 29 |
| 1995 | 2 | 37 |
| 1996 | 2 | 33 |
| 1997 | 4 | 41 |
| 1998 | 3 | 31 |
| 1999 | 3 | 43 |
| 2000 | 5 | 52 |
| 2001 | 10 | 58 |
| 2002 | 13 | 74 |
| 2003 | 15 | 120 |
| 2004 | 21 | 178 |
| 2005 | 30 | 271 |
| 2006 | 24 | 398 |
| 2007 | 49 | 495 |
| 2008 | 76 | 762 |
| 2009 | 88 | 1015 |
| 2010 | 155 | 1400 |
| 2011 | 131 | 1739 |
| 2012 | 167 | 2054 |
| 2013 | 150 | 2301 |
| 2014 | 181 | 2794 |
| 2015 | 184 | 2811 |
| 2016 | 255 | 3221 |
| 2017 | 218 | 3124 |
| 2018 | 214 | 3600 |
| 2019 | 198 | 3939 |
| 2020 | 221 | 4875 |
| 2021 | 235 | 5635 |
| 2022 | 218 | 5927 |
| 2023 | 239 | 6430 |
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Physics rankings
Reykjavik University ranked 2nd for Physics in Iceland and 2429th in the World with 2,532 publications made and 41,413 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Optical Engineering, Materials Science, Acoustical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy.
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Physics Publications & Citations
| Year | Physics publications | Physics citations |
| 1991 | 2 | 14 |
| 1992 | 2 | 12 |
| 1993 | 3 | 30 |
| 1994 | 1 | 34 |
| 1995 | 3 | 36 |
| 1996 | 2 | 34 |
| 1997 | 3 | 50 |
| 1998 | 5 | 38 |
| 1999 | 2 | 58 |
| 2000 | 6 | 56 |
| 2001 | 10 | 61 |
| 2002 | 15 | 78 |
| 2003 | 8 | 108 |
| 2004 | 18 | 140 |
| 2005 | 22 | 183 |
| 2006 | 11 | 284 |
| 2007 | 41 | 332 |
| 2008 | 50 | 489 |
| 2009 | 72 | 661 |
| 2010 | 125 | 927 |
| 2011 | 103 | 1205 |
| 2012 | 128 | 1423 |
| 2013 | 110 | 1698 |
| 2014 | 145 | 1963 |
| 2015 | 152 | 2106 |
| 2016 | 193 | 2365 |
| 2017 | 168 | 2341 |
| 2018 | 172 | 2812 |
| 2019 | 163 | 3103 |
| 2020 | 185 | 3818 |
| 2021 | 191 | 4417 |
| 2022 | 174 | 4654 |
| 2023 | 208 | 5161 |
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Mathematics rankings
Reykjavik University ranked 2nd for Mathematics in Iceland and 1518th in the World with 2,269 publications made and 62,633 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Blockchain and Cryptography, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Applied Mathematics, Operations Research.
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Mathematics Publications & Citations
| Year | Mathematics publications | Mathematics citations |
| 1991 | 2 | 5 |
| 1992 | 0 | 2 |
| 1993 | 1 | 5 |
| 1994 | 0 | 10 |
| 1995 | 2 | 3 |
| 1996 | 2 | 15 |
| 1997 | 2 | 10 |
| 1998 | 3 | 6 |
| 1999 | 3 | 13 |
| 2000 | 4 | 18 |
| 2001 | 5 | 20 |
| 2002 | 6 | 49 |
| 2003 | 8 | 60 |
| 2004 | 17 | 118 |
| 2005 | 26 | 187 |
| 2006 | 24 | 277 |
| 2007 | 40 | 319 |
| 2008 | 54 | 590 |
| 2009 | 71 | 883 |
| 2010 | 110 | 1190 |
| 2011 | 95 | 1565 |
| 2012 | 115 | 1898 |
| 2013 | 123 | 2127 |
| 2014 | 134 | 2484 |
| 2015 | 106 | 2601 |
| 2016 | 156 | 2865 |
| 2017 | 148 | 2700 |
| 2018 | 144 | 2997 |
| 2019 | 144 | 3398 |
| 2020 | 189 | 4303 |
| 2021 | 175 | 4805 |
| 2022 | 152 | 4944 |
| 2023 | 195 | 5300 |
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Chemistry rankings
Reykjavik University ranked 2nd for Chemistry in Iceland and 2466th in the World with 2,219 publications made and 88,766 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Nanotechnology, Physical chemistry.
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Chemistry Publications & Citations
| Year | Chemistry publications | Chemistry citations |
| 1991 | 3 | 31 |
| 1992 | 0 | 25 |
| 1993 | 2 | 35 |
| 1994 | 3 | 51 |
| 1995 | 5 | 57 |
| 1996 | 4 | 70 |
| 1997 | 7 | 76 |
| 1998 | 3 | 75 |
| 1999 | 4 | 84 |
| 2000 | 9 | 112 |
| 2001 | 21 | 141 |
| 2002 | 21 | 175 |
| 2003 | 27 | 332 |
| 2004 | 35 | 505 |
| 2005 | 27 | 638 |
| 2006 | 34 | 828 |
| 2007 | 48 | 1058 |
| 2008 | 58 | 1776 |
| 2009 | 67 | 2355 |
| 2010 | 105 | 3085 |
| 2011 | 76 | 3235 |
| 2012 | 99 | 3588 |
| 2013 | 93 | 3943 |
| 2014 | 106 | 4381 |
| 2015 | 121 | 4784 |
| 2016 | 128 | 4959 |
| 2017 | 137 | 5035 |
| 2018 | 147 | 5457 |
| 2019 | 142 | 5965 |
| 2020 | 145 | 6924 |
| 2021 | 144 | 7762 |
| 2022 | 165 | 7912 |
| 2023 | 192 | 8124 |
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Psychology rankings
Reykjavik University ranked 2nd for Psychology in Iceland and 1555th in the World with 2,010 publications made and 61,829 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Child Psychology.
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Psychology Publications & Citations
| Year | Psychology publications | Psychology citations |
| 1991 | 1 | 16 |
| 1992 | 0 | 4 |
| 1993 | 1 | 11 |
| 1994 | 1 | 14 |
| 1995 | 3 | 15 |
| 1996 | 3 | 24 |
| 1997 | 4 | 24 |
| 1998 | 4 | 24 |
| 1999 | 3 | 20 |
| 2000 | 3 | 33 |
| 2001 | 12 | 43 |
| 2002 | 27 | 76 |
| 2003 | 13 | 172 |
| 2004 | 29 | 284 |
| 2005 | 19 | 416 |
| 2006 | 40 | 594 |
| 2007 | 47 | 685 |
| 2008 | 51 | 979 |
| 2009 | 75 | 1231 |
| 2010 | 77 | 1505 |
| 2011 | 70 | 1824 |
| 2012 | 78 | 2114 |
| 2013 | 92 | 2347 |
| 2014 | 83 | 2794 |
| 2015 | 76 | 3054 |
| 2016 | 105 | 3408 |
| 2017 | 107 | 3460 |
| 2018 | 118 | 4028 |
| 2019 | 136 | 4331 |
| 2020 | 161 | 5316 |
| 2021 | 171 | 5850 |
| 2022 | 180 | 6207 |
| 2023 | 190 | 6624 |
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Environmental Science rankings
Reykjavik University ranked 2nd for Environmental Science in Iceland and 2599th in the World with 1,852 publications made and 39,114 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Paleontology, Ecology, Oceanography.
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Environmental Science Publications & Citations
| Year | Environmental Science publications | Environmental Science citations |
| 1991 | 2 | 16 |
| 1992 | 2 | 15 |
| 1993 | 3 | 66 |
| 1994 | 0 | 58 |
| 1995 | 2 | 92 |
| 1996 | 2 | 93 |
| 1997 | 4 | 109 |
| 1998 | 5 | 89 |
| 1999 | 2 | 104 |
| 2000 | 4 | 111 |
| 2001 | 13 | 124 |
| 2002 | 18 | 127 |
| 2003 | 13 | 168 |
| 2004 | 21 | 218 |
| 2005 | 23 | 269 |
| 2006 | 20 | 307 |
| 2007 | 37 | 424 |
| 2008 | 42 | 625 |
| 2009 | 54 | 837 |
| 2010 | 74 | 1160 |
| 2011 | 45 | 1229 |
| 2012 | 82 | 1433 |
| 2013 | 61 | 1702 |
| 2014 | 89 | 1942 |
| 2015 | 97 | 2205 |
| 2016 | 123 | 2448 |
| 2017 | 113 | 2344 |
| 2018 | 126 | 2783 |
| 2019 | 148 | 3205 |
| 2020 | 131 | 3799 |
| 2021 | 163 | 4574 |
| 2022 | 138 | 4795 |
| 2023 | 151 | 4953 |
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Business rankings
Reykjavik University ranked 2nd for Business in Iceland and 1757th in the World with 1,381 publications made and 20,531 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Management Information Systems, Advertising.
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Business Publications & Citations
| Year | Business publications | Business citations |
| 1991 | 1 | 1 |
| 1992 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | 0 | 1 |
| 1994 | 0 | 1 |
| 1995 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 1 | 3 |
| 1997 | 3 | 1 |
| 1998 | 0 | 2 |
| 1999 | 2 | 4 |
| 2000 | 2 | 4 |
| 2001 | 6 | 9 |
| 2002 | 4 | 15 |
| 2003 | 5 | 22 |
| 2004 | 7 | 18 |
| 2005 | 8 | 45 |
| 2006 | 12 | 107 |
| 2007 | 20 | 106 |
| 2008 | 34 | 170 |
| 2009 | 52 | 255 |
| 2010 | 70 | 438 |
| 2011 | 55 | 633 |
| 2012 | 64 | 849 |
| 2013 | 61 | 951 |
| 2014 | 61 | 992 |
| 2015 | 42 | 1179 |
| 2016 | 115 | 1255 |
| 2017 | 89 | 1172 |
| 2018 | 87 | 1332 |
| 2019 | 89 | 1558 |
| 2020 | 126 | 1977 |
| 2021 | 108 | 2362 |
| 2022 | 109 | 2544 |
| 2023 | 131 | 2841 |
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Economics rankings
Reykjavik University ranked 2nd for Economics in Iceland and 2075th in the World with 789 publications made and 14,965 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Development Studies, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Investment Banking and Stock trading.
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Economics Publications & Citations
| Year | Economics publications | Economics citations |
| 1991 | 1 | 3 |
| 1992 | 0 | 1 |
| 1993 | 0 | 1 |
| 1994 | 0 | 2 |
| 1995 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 1 | 1 |
| 1997 | 2 | 4 |
| 1998 | 1 | 1 |
| 1999 | 2 | 2 |
| 2000 | 2 | 5 |
| 2001 | 8 | 8 |
| 2002 | 2 | 12 |
| 2003 | 4 | 21 |
| 2004 | 3 | 24 |
| 2005 | 8 | 43 |
| 2006 | 7 | 51 |
| 2007 | 6 | 84 |
| 2008 | 20 | 120 |
| 2009 | 39 | 170 |
| 2010 | 57 | 256 |
| 2011 | 37 | 425 |
| 2012 | 38 | 553 |
| 2013 | 37 | 639 |
| 2014 | 33 | 744 |
| 2015 | 23 | 937 |
| 2016 | 49 | 993 |
| 2017 | 31 | 926 |
| 2018 | 38 | 919 |
| 2019 | 47 | 1199 |
| 2020 | 73 | 1450 |
| 2021 | 81 | 1737 |
| 2022 | 61 | 1709 |
| 2023 | 68 | 1972 |
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Art & Design rankings
Reykjavik University ranked 2nd for Art & Design in Iceland and 1861st in the World with 585 publications made and 8,226 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.
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Art & Design Publications & Citations
| Year | Art & Design publications | Art & Design citations |
| 1991 | 0 | 2 |
| 1992 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | 0 | 6 |
| 1994 | 0 | 2 |
| 1995 | 0 | 8 |
| 1996 | 0 | 7 |
| 1997 | 1 | 8 |
| 1998 | 2 | 6 |
| 1999 | 0 | 9 |
| 2000 | 2 | 5 |
| 2001 | 4 | 12 |
| 2002 | 2 | 11 |
| 2003 | 3 | 20 |
| 2004 | 8 | 17 |
| 2005 | 7 | 27 |
| 2006 | 6 | 60 |
| 2007 | 18 | 72 |
| 2008 | 9 | 108 |
| 2009 | 17 | 164 |
| 2010 | 34 | 261 |
| 2011 | 28 | 294 |
| 2012 | 31 | 347 |
| 2013 | 34 | 375 |
| 2014 | 27 | 401 |
| 2015 | 30 | 407 |
| 2016 | 34 | 396 |
| 2017 | 34 | 409 |
| 2018 | 31 | 424 |
| 2019 | 40 | 616 |
| 2020 | 43 | 709 |
| 2021 | 41 | 794 |
| 2022 | 46 | 941 |
| 2023 | 42 | 918 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Reykjavik University in various areas of Art & Design.
