South China Normal University ranked 68th in China, 972nd in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 152 research topics. South China Normal University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 43,259 academic publications and 708,494 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 6 notable alumni.
South China Normal University ranked 78th for Physics in China and 527th in the World with 26,172 publications made and 480,148 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Condensed Matter Physics.
South China Normal University ranked 87th for Engineering in China and 585th in the World with 26,030 publications made and 471,358 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Chemical Engineering.
South China Normal University ranked 95th for Chemistry in China and 633rd in the World with 24,188 publications made and 512,559 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Nanotechnology, Chemical Engineering.
South China Normal University ranked 103rd for Biology in China and 795th in the World with 23,195 publications made and 475,315 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Nanotechnology, Paleontology, Neuroscience.
South China Normal University ranked 86th for Computer Science in China and 702nd in the World with 18,203 publications made and 244,629 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Telecommunications, Machine Learning, Neuroscience, Computer Networking.
South China Normal University ranked 108th for Environmental Science in China and 801st in the World with 16,797 publications made and 288,711 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Environmental Chemistry.
South China Normal University ranked 82nd for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in China and 1041st in the World with 15,980 publications made and 171,038 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Law, Sociology, History.
South China Normal University ranked 92nd for Medicine in China and 1012th in the World with 12,288 publications made and 232,260 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Pathology, Radiology and Nuclear medicine, Clinical Psychology, Immunology.
South China Normal University ranked 70th for Psychology in China and 738th in the World with 10,131 publications made and 150,746 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Cognitive Science, Education Majors.
South China Normal University ranked 88th for Mathematics in China and 702nd in the World with 9,220 publications made and 117,802 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Applied Mathematics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Blockchain and Cryptography.
South China Normal University ranked 99th for Business in China and 978th in the World with 5,940 publications made and 58,601 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Management Information Systems, Advertising.
South China Normal University ranked 75th for Economics in China and 817th in the World with 4,377 publications made and 52,318 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Development Studies, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Investment Banking and Stock trading, International Trade.
South China Normal University ranked 69th for Art & Design in China and 736th in the World with 3,924 publications made and 29,579 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Aesthetics, Multimedia, Computer Graphics.
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.
