Southern Federal University ranked 18th in Russia, 1468th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 99 research topics. Southern Federal University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 23,273 academic publications and 175,852 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 7 notable alumni.
Southern Federal University ranked 13th for Physics in Russia and 969th in the World with 15,086 publications made and 130,243 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Condensed Matter Physics, Astrophysics and Astronomy.
Southern Federal University ranked 14th for Engineering in Russia and 1136th in the World with 14,555 publications made and 122,328 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Acoustical Engineering.
Southern Federal University ranked 9th for Chemistry in Russia and 1187th in the World with 14,022 publications made and 132,172 citations received. Main research topics: Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Biochemistry, Nanotechnology, Physical chemistry.
Southern Federal University ranked 12th for Biology in Russia and 1600th in the World with 11,044 publications made and 101,486 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Paleontology, Genetics, Nanotechnology, Neuroscience.
Southern Federal University ranked 11th for Environmental Science in Russia and 1391st in the World with 9,529 publications made and 75,219 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Paleontology, Environmental Chemistry.
Southern Federal University ranked 11th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Russia and 1619th in the World with 8,041 publications made and 41,051 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Law, Sociology, History.
Southern Federal University ranked 13th for Computer Science in Russia and 1501st in the World with 7,636 publications made and 47,676 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Telecommunications, Computer Vision, Computer Networking, Machine Learning.
Southern Federal University ranked 13th for Medicine in Russia and 1948th in the World with 5,131 publications made and 37,964 citations received. Main research topics: Pharmacy, Pathology, Psychiatry, Public Health, Radiology and Nuclear medicine.
Southern Federal University ranked 17th for Business in Russia and 1555th in the World with 3,159 publications made and 16,209 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Management Information Systems, Advertising.
Southern Federal University ranked 18th for Mathematics in Russia and 1880th in the World with 3,005 publications made and 14,470 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Applied Mathematics, Blockchain and Cryptography, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics.
Southern Federal University ranked 15th for Economics in Russia and 1677th in the World with 2,054 publications made and 12,015 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Development Studies, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, International Trade, Political Economy.
Southern Federal University ranked 10th for Art & Design in Russia and 1264th in the World with 1,711 publications made and 8,164 citations received. Main research topics: Literature, Aesthetics, Fashion Design, Computer Graphics, Art History.
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.